📘 Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Amendment Act 2022
047 of 2022Assented 7 December 2022
This Act amends the Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 to enhance the screening process for individuals working with children. It introduces new definitions, information-sharing provisions, compliance measures, and transitional arrangements.
Impact
The Act affects individuals seeking to work with children, employers in child-related sectors, and government agencies involved in screening and law enforcement. It aims to improve child safety by strengthening the assessment of potential risks and enabling better information sharing.
Sectors
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