Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Amendment Regulations 2023

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Amends regulations related to criminal record checking for individuals working with children.

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Locations

Western AustraliaAustralian Capital TerritoryNew South WalesNorthern TerritoryQueenslandSouth AustraliaTasmaniaTown of Victoria Park

Act References

Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 Teacher Registration Act 2012 section 86 Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1971 Australian Crime Commission Act 2002 (Commonwealth) section 7 Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Western Australia) section 23(1)Education and Care Services National Law (WA) Act 2012 Children and Community Services Act 2004 Child Care Services Act 2007 Transport (Road Passenger Services) Act 2018 Motor Vehicle Drivers Instructors Act 1963

Notice Date

30 June 2023

Effective Date

1 July 2023

Notice Text

These regulations amend the Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Regulations 2005. They prescribe conduct review authorities, corresponding laws, and the Australian Crime Commission as a criminal records agency. They also detail exemptions to child-related work and define Class 1 and Class 2 offences.

WA Government Gazette No. 85/2023 · 30 June 2023 · Page 9

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