175GMeaning of *working directly with children*

175G Meaning of *working directly with children* (1) For the purposes of this Division, a person is ***working directly with children*** at a given time if the person is— (a) physically present with a child or children at that time; and (b) employed, engaged or appointed to provide education and care to the child or children at that time. (2) For the purposes of this Division, a person is not working directly with children at a given time if the person is taking a short break from providing education or care to children in accordance with the person's employment, engagement or appointment. Sch. s. 175H inserted by No. 53/2025 s. 81.