Victorian Current Acts

YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2024 - SECT 454

    (1)     A child or young person held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre has a right to be supported to—

        (a)     provide opinions on matters relating to their detention, including their case plan, personal development and rehabilitation program, accommodation and services and any other matter relating to their detention; and

        (b)     contribute to any system and operational changes; and

        (c)     make confidential complaints about the matters referred to in paragraph (a) through appropriate avenues.

    (2)     A child or young person held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre has a right to—

        (a)     make a complaint; and

        (b)     request legal or other assistance to make a complaint; and

        (c)     have any complaint adequately considered and addressed in a timely way.