❓ Hon Stephen Dawson asks about the timeline for introducing the review of the Working with Children Check Act 2004 to Parliament. The answer details the review's status, including completed recommendations and ongoing progress.
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I refer to the legislative review of the Working with Children Check (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 and I ask, what is the anticipated timeline for the introduction of the review to Parliament?
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Answered
3 December 2014
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection
Response time
42 days
The Review of the
Working with Children Check (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004
was tabled in Parliament on 13 September 2012. The Review contained 23 recommendations, many of which require legislative change. Drafting instructions are in the process of being finalised and will then go to Cabinet for approval.
Recommendation 6 regarding the new application management system has been fully implemented. The remainder of the recommendations dealing with operational matters are being progressively addressed.
Working with Children Check (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004
was tabled in Parliament on 13 September 2012. The Review contained 23 recommendations, many of which require legislative change. Drafting instructions are in the process of being finalised and will then go to Cabinet for approval.
Recommendation 6 regarding the new application management system has been fully implemented. The remainder of the recommendations dealing with operational matters are being progressively addressed.
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