Victorian Current Acts

YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2024 - SECT 994

After section 73 of the Commission for Children and Young People Act 2012 insert —

        "     74     Transitional provisions—Youth Justice Act 2024

    (1)     Despite the commencement of Part 23.7 of the Youth Justice Act 2024 , this Act as in force immediately before that commencement continues to apply in respect of an inquiry under Part 5 that was commenced but not completed before that commencement in relation to—

        (a)     a vulnerable child or young person referred to in section 5(c) as in force immediately before that commencement; or

        (b)     youth justice services.

    (2)     The Commission may conduct an inquiry under Part 5 in respect of an adverse event relating to a person detained in a youth justice centre or a youth residential centre if—

        (a)     the event occurred before the commencement of Part 23.7 of the Youth Justice Act 2024 ; and

        (b)     the event was not reported until after the commencement of Part 23.7 of the Youth Justice Act 2024 .

    (3)     On and after the commencement of Part 23.7 of the Youth Justice Act 2024 , section 60A continues to apply in relation to an adverse event relating to a person detained in a youth justice centre or a youth residential centre that occurred before that commencement.".

Part 23.8—Amendment of Control of Weapons Act 1990