{"id":"tas:sr-2014-080","name":"Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Risk Assessment for Child-related Activities) Order 2014","slug":"registration-to-work-with-vulnerable-people-risk-assessment-for-child-related-activities-order-2014","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"80 of 2014","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":187631,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2014-080-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> This order may be cited as the [Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Risk Assessment for Child-related Activities) Order 2014](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2014-080) .","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> This order takes effect on the day on which the [Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2013-065) commences.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### 3 Interpretation\n\n> In this order –\n> \n> > ***Act*** means the [Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2013-065) ;\n> \n> > [*\\[Clause 3 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS4@EN) ***applicant*** means a person who has applied for registration under the Act in the category of registration that is child-related activity.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of order","content":"### 4 Application of order\n\n> [*\\[Clause 4 Substituted by S.R. 2016, No. 98, Applied:23 Nov 2016\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2016-11-23/sr-2016-098#GS4@EN) This order applies in respect of the conduct of –\n> \n> > > (a) a risk assessment of an applicant; and\n> > \n> > > (b) an additional risk assessment of a registered person.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Matters to be taken into account","content":"### 5 Matters to be taken into account\n\n> [*\\[Clause 5 Substituted by S.R. 2016, No. 98, Applied:23 Nov 2016\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2016-11-23/sr-2016-098#GS4@EN)\n> \n> > (1)  In conducting a risk assessment of an applicant, the Registrar may take into account the following matters:\n> > \n> > > > (a) whether the applicant has had multiple changes in his or her name;\n> > > \n> > > > (b) whether the applicant has used multiple aliases;\n> > > \n> > > > (c) whether the applicant has had multiple changes of address within a short period of time at any point in time before the application;\n> > > \n> > > > (d) whether the applicant has had multiple changes of employer within a short period of time at any point in time before the application;\n> > > \n> > > > (e) whether the applicant has had large periods of unemployment;\n> > > \n> > > > (f) whether the applicant has been the subject of an allegation or a finding by an entity that the applicant has engaged in –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) sexual misconduct against, with or in the presence of a child, including the grooming of a child for a sexual act; or\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) a serious physical assault of a child;\n> > > \n> > > > (g) whether the applicant has been convicted of, or charged with, an offence specified in [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) ;\n> > > \n> > > > (h) whether the applicant is, or has been, the subject of an order under the [Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1997-028) , the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) or the [Justices Act 1959](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1959-077) and the applicant's conduct has been a factor in the making of the order;\n> > > \n> > > > (i) whether the applicant has been the subject of any disciplinary action for misconduct at his or her place of employment, or a place where he or she volunteers;\n> > > \n> > > > (j) whether the applicant has included information in the application that may be false or misleading;\n> > > \n> > > > (k) whether the applicant has failed to include any relevant information in the application;\n> > > \n> > > > (l) any other matter not referred to in [paragraph (a)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpa@EN) , [(b)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpb@EN) , [(c)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpc@EN) , [(d)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpd@EN) , [(e)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpe@EN) , [(f)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpf@EN) , [(g)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpg@EN) , [(h)](#GS5@Gs1@Hph@EN) , [(i)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpi@EN) , [(j)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpj@EN) or [(k)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpk@EN) that the Registrar considers relevant in conducting the risk assessment of the applicant.\n> \n> > (2)  In conducting an additional risk assessment of a registered person, the Registrar may take into account the following matters:\n> > \n> > > > (a) the matters specified in section 28(1A) of the Act;\n> > > \n> > > > (b) whether the registered person has had multiple changes in his or her name;\n> > > \n> > > > (c) whether the registered person has used multiple aliases;\n> > > \n> > > > (d) whether the registered person has had multiple changes of address within a short period of time at any point in time before the application;\n> > > \n> > > > (e) whether the registered person has had multiple changes of employer within a short period of time at any point in time before the application;\n> > > \n> > > > (f) whether the registered person has had large periods of unemployment;\n> > > \n> > > > (g) whether the registered person has been the subject of an application or a finding by an entity that the applicant has engaged in –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) sexual misconduct against, with or in the presence of a child, including the grooming of a child for a sexual act; or\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) a serious physical assault of a child;\n> > > \n> > > > (h) whether the registered person has been convicted of, or charged with, an offence specified in [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) ;\n> > > \n> > > > (i) whether the registered person is, or has been, the subject of an order under the [Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1997-028) , the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) or the [Justices Act 1959](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1959-077) and the registered person's conduct has been a factor in the making of the order;\n> > > \n> > > > (j) whether the registered person has been the subject of any disciplinary action for misconduct at his or her place of employment, or a place where he or she volunteers;\n> > > \n> > > > (k) whether the registered person has provided any information that may be false or misleading;\n> > > \n> > > > (l) whether the registered person has failed to provide any relevant information;\n> > > \n> > > > (m) any other matter not referred to in [paragraph (a)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpa@EN) , [(b)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpb@EN) , [(c)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpc@EN) , [(d)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpd@EN) , [(e)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpe@EN) , [(f)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpf@EN) , [(g)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpg@EN) , [(h)](#GS5@Gs1@Hph@EN) , [(i)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpi@EN) , [(j)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpj@EN) , [(k)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpk@EN) or [(l)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpl@EN) that the Registrar considers relevant in conducting the additional risk assessment of the registered person.\n> \n> > (3)  The matters referred to in [subclauses (1)](#GS5@Gs1@EN) and [(2)](#GS5@Gs2@EN) are to be taken into account in conducting a risk assessment, or an additional risk assessment, by determining the nature of the behaviour, or alleged behaviour, of the applicant, or registered person, that is relevant to the matters referred to in those subclauses.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of risk assessments and additional risk assessments","content":"### 6 Conduct of risk assessments and additional risk assessments\n\n> [*\\[Clause 6 Substituted by S.R. 2016, No. 98, Applied:23 Nov 2016\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2016-11-23/sr-2016-098#GS4@EN)\n> \n> > (1)  In this clause –\n> > \n> > > ***matter***, in relation to –\n> > > \n> > > > > (a) a risk assessment, means a matter referred to in [clause 5(1)](#GS5@Gs1@EN) taken into account by the Registrar in conducting the risk assessment; or\n> > > > \n> > > > > (b) an additional risk assessment, means a matter referred to in [clause 5(2)](#GS5@Gs2@EN) taken into account by the Registrar in conducting the additional risk assessment.\n> \n> > (2)  [*\\[Clause 6 Subclause (2) substituted by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS5@EN) If the Registrar considers it relevant to do so in relation to a matter that he or she is taking into account in conducting a risk assessment, or an additional risk assessment, the Registrar may consider –\n> > \n> > > > (a) the nature, gravity and circumstances of an offence, misconduct, disciplinary proceeding or other relevant information relating to the matter, and how this is relevant to child-related activity; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) the length of time that has passed since the matter occurred; and\n> > > \n> > > > (c) the vulnerability of the victim at the time of the matter occurring, including –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) the age of the victim; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) the age difference between the applicant, or registered person, and the victim; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (iii) the applicant’s, or registered person’s, relationship to the victim or position of authority over the victim at the time of the matter occurring; and\n> > > \n> > > > (d) the applicant’s, or registered person’s, criminal, misconduct, disciplinary or other relevant history, including whether there is a pattern of concerning conduct; and\n> > > \n> > > > (e) the applicant’s, or registered person’s, conduct since the matter occurred; and\n> > > \n> > > > (f) all other relevant circumstances in respect of the offending, misconduct or other relevant history of the applicant, or registered person, and the impact on the eligibility of the applicant, or registered person, to be engaged in child-related activity.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"7.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 7.\n\n[*\\[Clause 7 Revoked by S.R. 2016, No. 98, Applied:23 Nov 2016\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2016-11-23/sr-2016-098#GS4@EN)","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct not to be taken into account","content":"### 8 Conduct not to be taken into account\n\n> The Registrar must not take into account any conduct by the applicant that constituted an offence at the time the conduct occurred but would not have constituted an offence at the time the application for registration under the Act was made.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Making of submissions to Registrar","content":"### 9 Making of submissions to Registrar\n\n> [*\\[Clause 9 Substituted by S.R. 2016, No. 98, Applied:23 Nov 2016\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2016-11-23/sr-2016-098#GS5@EN)\n> \n> > (1)  At any time before the Registrar completes a risk assessment of an applicant, or an additional risk assessment of a registered person, the applicant, or the registered person, may provide information to the Registrar that the applicant, or the registered person, believes may be relevant to the risk assessment or additional risk assessment.\n> \n> > (2)  The Registrar may take any information provided under [subclause (1)](#GS9@Gs1@EN) into account when conducting a risk assessment or additional risk assessment.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Issue of notices of intent to refuse, suspend or cancel registration","content":"### 10 Issue of notices of intent to refuse, suspend or cancel registration\n\n> [*\\[Clause 10 Substituted by S.R. 2016, No. 98, Applied:23 Nov 2016\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2016-11-23/sr-2016-098#GS5@EN)\n> \n> > (1)  The Registrar must provide a proposed negative notice to a person if –\n> > \n> > > > (a) [*\\[Clause 10 Subclause (1) amended by S.R. 2019, No. 4, Applied:13 Feb 2019\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2019-02-13/sr-2019-004#GS4@Hpa@EN) the person's criminal history indicates that he or she has been convicted of an offence specified in [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) ; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) [*\\[Clause 10 Subclause (1) amended by S.R. 2019, No. 4, Applied:13 Feb 2019\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2019-02-13/sr-2019-004#GS4@Hpb@EN) [*\\[Clause 10 Subclause (1) amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS6@Hpa@EN) at the time of the commission of the offence, other than an offence specified in item 1, 2, 8, 12, 14, 36, 53, 54, 105 or 106 of [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) , the person was an adult and the victim of the offence was a child.\n> \n> > (2)  The Registrar must issue to a registered person a notice of intention to suspend or cancel the registered person's registration if –\n> > \n> > > > (a) [*\\[Clause 10 Subclause (2) amended by S.R. 2019, No. 4, Applied:13 Feb 2019\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2019-02-13/sr-2019-004#GS4@Hpc@EN) the registered person's criminal history indicates that the registered person has been convicted of an offence specified in [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) ; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) [*\\[Clause 10 Subclause (2) amended by S.R. 2019, No. 4, Applied:13 Feb 2019\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2019-02-13/sr-2019-004#GS4@Hpd@EN) [*\\[Clause 10 Subclause (2) amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS6@Hpb@EN) at the time of the commission of the offence, other than an offence specified in item 1, 2, 8, 12, 14, 36, 53, 54, 105 or 106 of [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) , the registered person was an adult and the victim of the offence was a child.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Changes in relevant information of non-registered person","content":"### 11 Changes in relevant information of non-registered person\n\n> > (1)  In this clause –\n> > \n> > > [*\\[Clause 11 Subclause (1) amended by S.R. 2016, No. 98, Applied:23 Nov 2016\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2016-11-23/sr-2016-098#GS6@Hpa@EN) ***affected person*** means a person who has been provided with a proposed negative notice, or whose registration has been cancelled, under the Act;\n> > \n> > > ***relevant date***, in respect of an affected person, means the date that –\n> > > \n> > > > > (a) [*\\[Clause 11 Subclause (1) amended by S.R. 2016, No. 98, Applied:23 Nov 2016\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2016-11-23/sr-2016-098#GS6@Hpb@EN) the proposed negative notice was provided in respect of the affected person; or\n> > > > \n> > > > > (b) the registration of the affected person was cancelled.\n> \n> > (2)  [*\\[Clause 11 Subclause (2) amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS7@Hpa@EN) For the purposes of [section 19(3)(b)](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2013-065#GS19@Gs3@Hpb@EN) of the Act, any of the following matters constitutes significant and exceptional change in the circumstances of an affected person:\n> > \n> > > > (a) the affected person was not found guilty in respect of proceedings, or those proceedings were withdrawn, and those proceedings –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) were pending at the relevant date; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) were taken into account when making the negative notice or cancelling the registration;\n> > > \n> > > > (b) since the relevant date –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) the affected person has had a finding of guilt quashed or set aside; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) that finding of guilt had been taken into account when making the negative notice or cancelling the registration;\n> > > \n> > > > (c) a finding in relation to any other matter that had been taken into account when making the negative notice, or cancellation of the registration, in respect of the affected person has been quashed, set aside or otherwise expressly or impliedly ceased to have effect, since the relevant date.\n> \n> > (3)  [*\\[Clause 11 Subclause (3) amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS7@Hpb@EN) Nothing in [subclause (2)](#GS11@Gs2@EN) prevents the Registrar from allowing an application under [section 19](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2013-065#GS19@EN) of the Act that does not meet the requirements of that subclause if the Registrar is satisfied that there has been a significant and exceptional change in the person’s circumstances since the relevant date.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Changes in information of registered person","content":"### 12 Changes in information of registered person\n\n> For the purposes of [section 46](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2013-065#GS46@EN) of the Act, any of the following information constitutes new relevant information in respect of a registered person:\n> \n> > > (a) the registered person is suspected of having committed a relevant offence;\n> > \n> > > (b) the registered person has been charged with a relevant offence;\n> > \n> > > (c) the registered person has been convicted of a relevant offence;\n> > \n> > > (d) the registered person has been found guilty of a relevant offence.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 1 - Offences","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 1 - Offences","content":"# SCHEDULE 1 - Offences SCHEDULE 1 - Offences\n\n[*\\[Schedule 1 Substituted by S.R. 2016, No. 98, Applied:23 Nov 2016\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2016-11-23/sr-2016-098#GS7@EN)\n\n[Clauses 5](#GS5@EN) and [10](#GS10@EN)\n\n> **1.**   An offence under [section 8 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1993-063#GS8@EN) [Animal Welfare Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1993-063)\n\n> **2.**   An offence under [section 9 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1993-063#GS8@EN) [Animal Welfare Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1993-063)\n\n> **3.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpa@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **4.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpa@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **5.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpa@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **6.**   An offence under [section 95](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1997-028#GS95@EN) of the [Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1997-028)\n\n> **7.**   An offence under [section 17(4)](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-105#GS17@Gs4@EN) of the [Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-105)\n\n> **8.**   An offence under [section 72](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-105#GS72@EN) of the [Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-105)\n\n> **9.**   An offence under [section 72A of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-105#GS72A@EN) [Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-105)\n\n> **10.**   An offence under [section 73 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-105#GS73@EN) [Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-105)\n\n> **11.**   An offence under [section 73A of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-105#GS73A@EN) [Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-105)\n\n> **12.**   An offence under [section 74](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-105#GS74@EN) of the [Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-105)\n\n> **13.**   An offence under [section 74A of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-105#GS73A@EN) [Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-105)\n\n> **14.**   An offence under section 122 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **15.**   An offence under section 124 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **16.**   An offence under section 125 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **17.**   An offence under section 125A of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **18.**   An offence under section 125B of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **19.**   An offence under section 125C of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **20.**   An offence under section 125D(1) of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **21.**   An offence under section 125D(3) of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **22.**   An offence under section 126 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **23.**   An offence under section 127 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **24.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpb@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **25.**   An offence under section 129 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **26.**   An offence under section 130 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **27.**   An offence under section 130A of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **28.**   An offence under section 130B of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **29.**   An offence under section 130C of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **30.**   An offence under section 130D of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **31.**   An offence under section 133 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **32.**   An offence under section 137 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **33.**   An offence under section 138 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **34.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpc@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **35.**   An offence under section 152 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **36.**   An offence under section 158 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **37.**   An offence under section 159 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **38.**   An offence under section 161 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **39.**   An offence under section 162 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **40.**   An offence under section 162A of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **41.**   An offence under section 163 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **42.**   An offence under section 165A of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **43.**   An offence under section 166 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **44.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpd@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **45.**   An offence under section 169 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **46.**   An offence under section 170 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **47.**   An offence under section 172 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **48.**   An offence under section 175 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **49.**   An offence under section 176 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **50.**   An offence under section 177 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **51.**   An offence under section 178 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **52.**   An offence under section 178A of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **53.**   An offence under section 178D of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **54.**   An offence under section 178E of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **55.**   An offence under section 183 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **56.**   An offence under section 184 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **57.**   An offence under section 184A of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **58.**   An offence under section 185 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **59.**   An offence under section 186(1) of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **60.**   An offence under section 189 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **61.**   An offence under section 191 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **62.**   An offence under section 191A of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **63.**   An offence under section 192(1) of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **64.**   An offence under section 240(4) of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **65.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpe@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **66.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpe@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **67.**   An offence under section 269A of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **68.**   An offence under section 297 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **69.**   An offence under section 298 of the [Criminal Code Act 1924](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1924-069)\n\n> **70.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpf@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **71.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpf@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **72.**   An offence under section 272.8 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **73.**   An offence under section 272.9 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **74.**   An offence under section 272.10 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **75.**   An offence under section 272.11 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **76.**   An offence under section 272.12 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **77.**   An offence under section 272.13 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **78.**   An offence under section 272.14 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **79.**   An offence under section 272.15 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **79A.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpg@EN) An offence under section 272.15A of the [Criminal Code Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-999) of the Commonwealth\n\n> **80.**   An offence under section 272.18 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **81.**   An offence under section 272.19 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **82.**   An offence under section 272.20 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **83.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hph@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **84.**   An offence under section 273.6 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **85.**   An offence under section 273.7 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **86.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpi@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **87.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpi@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **88.**   An offence under section 471.19 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **89.**   An offence under section 471.20 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **90.**   An offence under section 471.22 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **91.**   An offence under section 471.24 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **92.**   An offence under section 471.25 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **93.**   An offence under section 471.26 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **94.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpj@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **95.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpj@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **96.**   An offence under section 474.22 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **96A.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpk@EN) An offence under section 474.22A of the [Criminal Code Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-999) of the Commonwealth\n\n> **97.**   An offence under section 474.23 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **97A.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpl@EN) An offence under section 474.23A of the [Criminal Code Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-999) of the Commonwealth\n\n> **98.**   An offence under section 474.24A of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **99.**   An offence under section 474.25A of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **100.**   An offence under section 474.25B of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **100A.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpm@EN) An offence under section 474.25C of the [Criminal Code Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-999) of the Commonwealth\n\n> **101.**   An offence under section 474.26 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **102.**   An offence under section 474.27 of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **103.**   An offence under section 474.27A of the *Criminal Code Act 1995* of the Commonwealth\n\n> **103A.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpn@EN) An offence under section 474.27AA of the [Criminal Code Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-999) of the Commonwealth\n\n> **104.**   An offence under section 233BAB of the *Customs Act 1901* of the Commonwealth - if the offence relates to items of child pornography or child abuse material as defined in that section\n\n> **105.**   An offence under section 8 of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067)\n\n> **106.**   An offence under section 9 of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067)\n\n> **107.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpo@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **108.**   An offence under [section 6 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2001-094#GS6@EN) [Misuse of Drugs Act 2001](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2001-094)\n\n> **109.**   An offence under [section 7 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2001-094#GS7@EN) [Misuse of Drugs Act 2001](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2001-094)\n\n> **110.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpp@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **111.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpp@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **112.**   An offence under section 12 of the [Misuse of Drugs Act 2001](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2001-094)\n\n> **113.**   An offence under [section 13 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2001-094#GS13@EN) [Misuse of Drugs Act 2001](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2001-094)\n\n> **114.**   An offence under [section 14 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2001-094#GS14@EN) [Misuse of Drugs Act 2001](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2001-094)\n\n> **115.**   An offence under section 33 of the [Poisons Act 1971](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1971-081)\n\n> **116.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpq@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **117.**   An offence under [section 7A of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-044#GS7A@EN) [Police Offences Act 1935](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-044)\n\n> **118.**   An offence under [section 8(1A)(a) of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-044#GS8@Gs1A@Hpa@EN) [Police Offences Act 1935](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-044)\n\n> **119.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpr@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **120.**   An offence under [section 13A of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-044#GS13A@EN) [Police Offences Act 1935](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-044)\n\n> **121.**   An offence under [section 13B of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-044#GS13B@EN) [Police Offences Act 1935](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-044)\n\n> **122.**   An offence under [section 13C of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-044#GS13C@EN) [Police Offences Act 1935](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-044)\n\n> **123.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hps@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **124.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hps@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **125.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hps@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **126.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpt@EN) An offence under [section 35(2) of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-044#GS35@Gs2@EN) [Police Offences Act 1935](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-044)\n\n> **127.**   An offence under [section 35(3) of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-044#GS35@Gs3@EN) [Police Offences Act 1935](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-044)\n\n> **128.**   An offence under section 36 of the [Police Offences Act 1935](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-044)\n\n> **129.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpu@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **130.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpu@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **131.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpu@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **132.**   An offence under [section 7(1)(a) of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2005-042#GS7@Gs1@Hpa@EN) [Sex Industry Offences Act 2005](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2005-042)\n\n> **133.**   An offence under [section 7(1)(d) of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2005-042#GS7@Gs1@Hpd@EN) [Sex Industry Offences Act 2005](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2005-042)\n\n> **134.**   An offence under [section 7(2) of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2005-042#GS7@Gs2@EN) [Sex Industry Offences Act 2005](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2005-042)\n\n> **135.**   [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 100, Applied:01 Feb 2021\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2021-02-01/sr-2020-100#GS8@Hpv@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n\n> **136.**   An offence under [section 9(1) of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2005-042#GS9@Gs1@EN) [Sex Industry Offences Act 2005](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2005-042)\n\n> **137.**   An offence under [section 9(2) of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2005-042#GS9@Gs2@EN) [Sex Industry Offences Act 2005](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2005-042)\n\n> **138.**   An offence in another jurisdiction that, if committed in Tasmania, would be an offence specified in this [Schedule](#JS1@EN)\n\n> **139.**   An offence that includes as an element the intention to commit an offence specified in this [Schedule](#JS1@EN)\n\n> **140.**   An offence of attempting, or of conspiracy or incitement, to commit an offence specified in this [Schedule](#JS1@EN)\n\n> **141.**   An offence, not already specified in this Schedule, relating to murder\n\n> **142.**   An offence, not already specified in this Schedule, relating to manslaughter\n\n> **143.**   An offence, not already specified in this Schedule, involving the intentional wounding of, or causing of grievous bodily harm to, a child by an adult\n\n> **144.**   A sexual offence, not already specified in this Schedule, committed against, or in the presence of, a child","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 2","content":"# SCHEDULE 2 SCHEDULE 2\n\n[*\\[Schedule 2 Revoked by S.R. 2016, No. 98, Applied:23 Nov 2016\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2016-11-23/sr-2016-098#GS7@EN)\n\nDisplayed and numbered in accordance with the *[Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1953-050)*.\n\nNotified in the *Gazette* on 25 June 2014\n\nThis order is administered in the Department of Justice.","sortOrder":13}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The order has been amended repeatedly, changing its scope and detail. Key substitutions and amendments (clause 4 substituted S.R.2016 No.98; clause 5 and 6 substituted S.R.2016 No.98 and clause 6 further amended S.R.2020 No.100; clause 10 amended S.R.2019 No.4 and S.R.2020 No.100; Schedule 1 substituted 2016 and amended 2020) expanded evaluative criteria, added procedural triggers tied to particular Schedule 1 items, and altered which offences are listed. Those changes broaden and clarify the Registrar’s discretionary factors and the offences that automatically engage notice requirements."},"complexity_factors":["Discretionary assessment language: many factors are framed as matters the Registrar \"may take into account\" (clause 5) and detailed evaluative criteria (clause 6), creating case‑by‑case determinations.","Extensive, cross‑referenced offence list: Schedule 1 enumerates many offences and cross‑references multiple Acts and Commonwealth offences, increasing scope and interpretive effort (Schedule 1; clauses 5 and 10).","Procedural triggers and exceptions: clause 10 sets when proposed negative notices or notices to suspend/cancel must be provided, including age‑of‑offender/victim exclusions tied to specified Schedule 1 items (clause 10, amendments 2019 & 2020).","Change‑of‑circumstances rules: clauses 11 and 12 define what counts as significant, exceptional or new relevant information and empower the Registrar to accept or reject later applications, adding conditional pathways.","Safeguard against retrospective offences: clause 8 prohibits using conduct that was not an offence when committed but became an offence later, adding a temporal legal test.","Rights to submit material: clause 9 permits applicants/registered persons to provide information before completion of assessments, but leaves acceptance to Registrar discretion.","Amendment history and revoked items: multiple substitutions, revocations and later amendments (notably S.R. 2016 No. 98; S.R. 2019 No. 4; S.R. 2020 No. 100) alter wording and Schedule content, complicating reliance on older versions."],"plain_english_summary":"This order tells the Registrar what to consider when assessing people who apply for, or are already registered for, child‑related work and lists offences that may trigger a proposed negative notice, suspension or cancellation. It applies to applicants and registered persons in child‑related categories; the Registrar has discretionary power to weigh employment history, aliases, allegations, convictions, timing and other circumstances, while applicants/registered persons carry the compliance and disclosure burden and may make submissions."},"summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available information, the Order appears to remain focused on its original purpose: defining the risk assessment process for child-related activities under the registration scheme. Amendments since 2014 likely reflect updates to risk criteria or procedural refinements rather than a fundamental expansion or contraction of scope."},"complexity_factors":["Operates as a subordinate instrument (Order) under a parent Act, requiring readers to cross-reference the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 for full context","Technical administrative and risk-assessment criteria may involve defined legal terms not immediately obvious to lay readers","Has been amended multiple times since 2014 (see Table of Amendments), meaning the current version may differ significantly from the original","Applies within a multi-layered regulatory framework (federal Working with Children checks interact with state-level registration schemes)","Limited substantive text is visible in the provided excerpt, making full analysis difficult — the actual risk assessment criteria are not displayed"],"plain_english_summary":"This Order sets out how risk assessments are done for people seeking registration to work or volunteer with children in Tasmania, detailing the factors considered when deciding if someone poses a risk. It affects applicants, employers/organisations that engage child-related workers, and the registering authority.  \n\nIn practice, it governs the background‑check and screening rules that determine who can legally work with children in Tasmania."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains focused on its original purpose: establishing criteria for risk assessments for child-related activities under the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013. While it has been amended multiple times (2016, 2019, 2020) to update offence references and refine procedural details, it has not expanded beyond its core function of setting assessment standards for child-related registration categories."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing to Schedule 1 (143+ listed offences across multiple Acts) and external legislation (Criminal Code Act 1924, Commonwealth Criminal Code, Family Violence Act 2004, etc.)","Multiple amendment layers visible in the text (S.R. 2016 No. 98, S.R. 2019 No. 4, S.R. 2020 No. 100) creating fragmented reading experience with revoked clauses and substituted provisions","Conditional logic in Clause 10 with specific exception list (items 1, 2, 8, 12, 14, 36, 53, 54, 105 or 106 of Schedule 1) for automatic refusal/suspension triggers","Dual structure for applicants vs registered persons with nearly parallel but slightly different criteria in Clause 5(1) vs 5(2)","Defined terms limited to 'Act', 'applicant', 'matter', and 'affected person' — relatively simple interpretation section but heavy reliance on parent Act definitions","Nested sub-paragraphs in Clause 6(2)(c) requiring assessment of victim vulnerability through multiple factors (age, age difference, relationship/authority)","Schedule 1 contains numerous repealed/omitted items (marked with '. . . . . .') indicating dynamic nature of the offence list"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a Tasmanian law that sets out how the government decides whether someone is safe to work with children.\n\n**What it does:**\nThis Order creates the rules for **risk assessments** — the process where the Registrar (the government official in charge) checks if someone applying to work with vulnerable people, or someone already registered, poses a risk to children.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Applicants** — people applying for registration to do child-related work (like teachers, childcare workers, coaches, etc.)\n- **Registered persons** — people already approved who are being re-checked (for example, if new concerns arise)\n\n**Key rules:**\n\n**What the Registrar looks at (Clause 5):**\nThe Registrar can consider many factors when deciding if someone is safe, including:\n- Whether they've changed their name or address frequently\n- Whether they've had many jobs in a short time or long periods of unemployment\n- Any allegations or findings of **sexual misconduct** or **serious physical assault** against children\n- Criminal convictions or charges for serious offences (listed in Schedule 1)\n- Whether they've been subject to family violence or child protection orders\n- Disciplinary action at work\n- Whether they lied on their application\n- Any other relevant matter\n\n**How the Registrar assesses these matters (Clause 6):**\nWhen looking at someone's history, the Registrar must consider:\n- How serious the conduct was and how it relates to child safety\n- How long ago it happened\n- How vulnerable the victim was (especially age differences and power imbalances)\n- Whether there's a **pattern of concerning conduct**\n- What the person has done since then\n\n**Automatic red flags (Clause 10):**\nIf someone has been convicted of certain serious offences (listed in Schedule 1) against a child, the Registrar **must** issue a notice intending to refuse, suspend, or cancel their registration.\n\n**What doesn't count (Clause 8):**\nThe Registrar cannot consider conduct that was illegal when it happened but is no longer illegal.\n\n**Right to respond (Clause 9):**\nApplicants and registered people can provide information to the Registrar before a decision is made.\n\n**Second chances (Clause 11):**\nIf someone was refused registration or had it cancelled, they can reapply if there's been a **\"significant and exceptional change\"** in their circumstances — for example, if a conviction was overturned or charges were withdrawn.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis law protects children by ensuring that people who work with them are thoroughly vetted. It balances child safety with fairness by requiring the Registrar to look at the full context of someone's history, not just whether they have a criminal record."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/registration-to-work-with-vulnerable-people-risk-assessment-for-child-related-activities-order-2014","history":"/api/acts/registration-to-work-with-vulnerable-people-risk-assessment-for-child-related-activities-order-2014/history","analysis":"/api/acts/registration-to-work-with-vulnerable-people-risk-assessment-for-child-related-activities-order-2014/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/registration-to-work-with-vulnerable-people-risk-assessment-for-child-related-activities-order-2014/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/registration-to-work-with-vulnerable-people-risk-assessment-for-child-related-activities-order-2014/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/registration-to-work-with-vulnerable-people-risk-assessment-for-child-related-activities-order-2014/documents"}}