Youth Justice Act 2024

A person may apply to the Secretary to be included on the Youth Justice Victims Register if the person meets the eligibility criteria.

For the purposes of subsection (1), a person meets the eligibility criteria if that person—

has had a criminal act of violence committed against them by a child or young person who is subject to the jurisdiction of the Youth Parole Board under this Chapter; or

is the next of kin or primary carer of a person who has died as a direct result of a criminal act of violence committed by a child or young person who is subject to the jurisdiction of the Youth Parole Board under this Chapter; or

is the primary carer of a person who—

has had a criminal act of violence committed against them by a child or young person who is subject to the jurisdiction of the Youth Parole Board under this Chapter; and

is under 18 years of age or is incapable of managing their own affairs; or

can demonstrate a documented history of family violence being committed against them by a child or young person who is subject to the jurisdiction of the Youth Parole Board under this Chapter.

The application must—

be in writing; and

include details of the basis on which the applicant claims to meet the eligibility criteria; and

if the applicant wishes to appoint a nominee, include the details set out in section 658(2); and

include any other prescribed information.