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Legislation addresses loopholes, enabling information sharing and recognition of adverse interstate decisions regarding individuals working with children.

๐ŸŸก Medium ยท Bill Second Reading10 March 2026 ยท 6,094 words

Working with Children (Screening) Amendment Bill 2025 strengthens child safety by closing interstate

Bill enhances child safety by enabling national recognition of adverse decisions and continuous scre

โ€œThis bill seeks to address a loophole in the current state-based screening system that allows individuals who are barred in another jurisdiction to obtain related work in Western Australia.โ€

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Members who spoke

Clarke, LornaMettam, LibbyRowe, CassieStaltari, Liam
Topics
child protectionlegislationinformation sharing

Legislation Referenced

Bills
Working With Children (Screening) Amendment Bill 2025Education and Care Services National Law Application BillCivil Liability Amendment (Child Sexual Abuse Actions) Bill 2025

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