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❓ Question on Notice regarding the accessibility, transferability, and exemptions related to Working With Children (WWC) checks in Western Australia and across other Australian states and territories. The Attorney General's response was to table papers.

AnsweredQoN 2880Legislative Assembly

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10 September 2014

Member

Mrs M.H. Roberts

Portfolio

Child Protection

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(1) In regards to the Working With Children (WWC) check unit in Western Australia can the Attorney advise if the database held is accessible by other States and Territories, and if not, why not? (2) If an applicant from any state or territory including Western Australia has been rejected, does the database reflect that rejection and the reasons for rejection, and if not, why not? (3) If a WWC card is issued to a Nurse in Western Australia and that person travels to another state is the WWC card transferable or do applicants need to reapply, and if so, what are the costs for new applications to be processed? (4) Why is it necessary for WWC card holder in Western Australia to require a duplication of service in other states/territories if a card holder has passed the necessary requirements in Western Australia? (5) What categories of employment are exempt from WWC checks? (6) How many checks are undertaken on each applicant for a WWC card?