This bill establishes a young serious offender declaration and a new military-style academy order in the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.

This bill repeals section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, with the intention of enabling Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children to renew its focus on the safety and wellbeing of children in care arrangements.

The aim of this bill is to ensure that the well-being of children and young people is the paramount consideration of Oranga Tamariki.