Youth Justice Act 2024

The Secretary, at any time, may visit a registered Aboriginal youth justice agency for any of the following purposes—

to make any examinations or inspections that appear to be necessary regarding the management of the registered Aboriginal youth justice agency;

to make inquiries relating to the supervision of Aboriginal children and young persons by the registered Aboriginal youth justice agency;

to inspect any document or record relating to an Aboriginal child or young person who is the subject of an authorisation under Division 6;

to make any inquiries about any matter arising from the performance or exercise of Aboriginal youth justice agency functions and powers under an authorisation under Division 6;

to inspect any other document or record that is required to be kept by the registered Aboriginal youth justice agency under this Act or the regulations;

any other prescribed purpose.

Before conducting a visit under subsection (1), the Secretary must give written notice of the visit to the registered Aboriginal youth justice agency unless the Secretary considers that—

the purpose for conducting the visit is urgent; and

giving notice of the visit would be inappropriate in the circumstances.

The Secretary must conduct a visit and any inspection, examination or inquiries during that visit in accordance with the regulations.