Spent Convictions (Act Amendment) Regulations (No 3) 1998
The Delegated Legislation Joint Committee reviewed the Spent Convictions (Act Amendment) Regulations (No. 3) 1998, focusing on the Anti-Corruption Commission's (ACC) access to spent convictions information. While the committee acknowledged the validity of the regulations, it expressed concerns about granting exceptions to the Spent Convictions Act via regulation rather than legislative amendment. The report recommends amending the Act to require legislative changes for exceptions and to limit th
Impact
The recommendations affect the Anti-Corruption Commission, individuals with spent convictions, and agencies with exceptions under the Spent Convictions Act. The changes aim to balance the ACC's need for information with privacy concerns.
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