34Head of relevant entity to notify Regulator of reportable allegation or reportable conviction

34 Head of relevant entity to notify Regulator of reportable allegation or reportable conviction

(1)  If the head of a relevant entity becomes aware of a reportable allegation or a reportable conviction against a worker of the relevant entity, the head must notify the Regulator, in writing, of the following:

(a) within 3 business days after becoming aware of the reportable allegation or reportable conviction –

(i) that a reportable allegation has been made against, or a reportable conviction recorded against, a worker of the relevant entity; and

(ii) the name (including any former names or aliases, if known) and date of birth, if known, of the worker concerned; and

(iii) if the notification relates to a reportable allegation, whether Tasmania Police has been informed about the reportable allegation; and

(iv) the name, address and telephone number of the relevant entity; and

(v) the name of the head of the relevant entity;

(b) as soon as practicable, and no later than 30 days after becoming aware of the reportable allegation –

(i) all known detailed information about the reportable allegation or reportable conviction; and

(ii) whether or not the head of the relevant entity has taken, or intends to take, any action in relation to the worker and the reasons why the head has taken, or intends to take or not to take, any such action; and

(iii) any written submissions, made to the head of the relevant entity concerning the reportable allegation or reportable conviction, that the worker requested to have considered in determining what, if any, action should be taken by the head in relation to the worker.

(2)  The head of a relevant entity must not fail, without reasonable excuse, to comply with subsection (1) .

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 120 penalty units.

(3)  A requirement under this section is in addition to, and does not derogate from, the requirement, under a provision of another law, for the head of a relevant entity to notify of, or report, information.