AusCheck Act 2007
10ABMatters covered by AusCheck Scheme—background checks in connection with the Global Entry program
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10AB Matters covered by AusCheck Scheme—background checks in connection with the Global Entry program
(1) The AusCheck scheme may, for the purposes of paragraph 8(1)(e), make provision for and in relation to any of the following: (a) the making of applications for a background check by the individual to whom the background check relates; (b) except for a background check in relation to an individual who has turned 18—either or both of the following: (i) consent by a parent or guardian of the individual to whom the background check relates to an application for a background check; (ii) the making of applications for a background check on behalf of the individual to whom the background check relates by a parent or guardian of the individual; (c) the making of applications for a background check by a person other than the individual to whom the background check relates, with the consent of any one or more of the following: (i) the individual; (ii) a parent or guardian of the individual; (d) the information that is to be contained in an application for a background check; (e) the giving to the Secretary of information, relating to an individual in respect of whom a background check is conducted, that is directly necessary for the purpose of conducting the background check; (f) the criteria against which a background check is to be assessed; (g) the decision or decisions that may be made as a result of a background check; (h) the form of advice to be given to an applicant for a background check; (i) the form of advice to be given to an individual in respect of whom a background check is conducted; (j) the form of advice to be given to other persons about the outcome of a background check. (2) The matters referred to in subsection (1) may relate to: (a) all background checks to be conducted for the purposes of paragraph 8(1)(e); or (b) a specified class of background checks.