25DFunctions and powers of sector regulators

25D Functions and powers of sector regulators

(1) A sector regulator has the following functions in relation to the Child Safe Standards—

(a) to provide education, information and advice on the Child Safe Standards to promote consistency in child safety outcomes;

(b) to investigate, monitor and enforce compliance with the Child Safe Standards by relevant entities for which it is a sector regulator;

S. 25D(1)(c) amended by No. 58/2025 s. 36(a).

(c) to collect, analyse and publish information and data regarding compliance with the Child Safe Standards by relevant entities for which it is a sector regulator and to provide that information and data to the Social Services Regulator as required;

(d) to promote continuous improvement by relevant entities for which it is a sector regulator in relation to the safety of children, the prevention of child abuse and the proper response to allegations of child abuse;

S. 25D(1)(e) amended by No. 58/2025 s. 36(b).

(e) to work collaboratively with other sector regulators and integrated sector regulators in relation to the safety of children and compliance with the Child Safe Standards;

(f) to exchange information and collaborate with persons and bodies in relation to the safety of children and compliance with the Child Safe Standards;

(g) any other function conferred on the sector regulator under this Part or under regulations made for the purposes of this Part.

(2) In carrying out the functions set out in subsection (1) in respect of a relevant entity for which it is a sector regulator, a sector regulator must consider the most effective means of promoting compliance by the relevant entity with the Child Safe Standards.

(3) Without limiting subsection (1)(f), a sector regulator may exchange information and collaborate with persons and bodies with functions or powers under a law of another State, a Territory or the Commonwealth relating to the monitoring or enforcement of compliance with standards (however described) that correspond to the Child Safe Standards.

(4) A sector regulator has the following powers in relation to the Child Safe Standards—

(a) any power conferred on the sector regulator under this Part or under regulations made for the purposes of this Part;

(b) any power necessary or convenient to perform its functions under this Part or under regulations made for the purposes of this Part.

S. 25E inserted by No. 23/2021 s. 16 (as amended by No. 43/2022 s. 12).