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Section 3 - Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 - Object of Act — Zoe

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#### 3 Object of Act 3 Object of Act > The object of this Act is to protect children— > > > (a) by not permitting certain persons to engage in child-related work, and > > > (b) by requiring persons engaged in child-related work to have working with children check clearances. > > Note. > > For other legislation relating to the safety, welfare and well-being of children, and the related functions of the Children’s Guardian, see the [Children’s Guardian Act 2019](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2019-025). In particular, see section 128 and Part 6 of that Act. > > **s 3:** Am 2013 No 31, Sch 1 \[1\]; 2019 No 25, Sch 5.6\[1\].

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