Victorian Current Acts

YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2024 - SECT 759

    (1)     The functions of a convenor are to—

        (a)     convene group conferences; and

        (b)     facilitate the conduct of group conferences in accordance with this Act; and

        (c)     perform any other function that is conferred by this Act or any other prescribed function.

    (2)     In exercising functions under this Act or the regulations, a convenor must—

        (a)     act independently; and

        (b)     have regard to guidelines (if any) made by the Secretary under this section.

    (3)     The Secretary may make guidelines as to the exercise of functions generally by a convenor of a group conference.

    (4)     The following entities must not direct a convenor of a group conference as to the exercise of functions by the convenor in a group conference or the outcome of a specific group conference—

        (a)     the Secretary;

        (b)     the Department Head (within the meaning of the Public Administration Act 2004 ) of any other Department;

        (c)     Victoria Police;

        (d)     a public service body;

        (e)     a public entity.