Working with Children (Screening) Amendment Bill 2025
Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee· 5 May 2026general_report
The WA parliamentary committee reviewed the Working with Children (Screening) Amendment Bill 2025, focusing on its impact on parliamentary sovereignty. The committee identified potential issues with the commencement clause and retrospective transitional regulations. It ultimately found the bill acceptable with noted concerns.
Impact
The Bill aims to improve child safety by implementing a national agreement for recognizing adverse Working with Children Check decisions across states and territories. It affects individuals working or volunteering with children, child-related businesses, and the Department of Communities.
public_sectoreducationjusticeWorking with Children Checkchild safetyparliamentary sovereigntyretrospective legislationtransitional regulationsnational standardsinformation sharingSCAG agreementnegative noticechild protection
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