National Disability Insurance Scheme (Worker Checks) Act 2018
14Requirement for risk assessment
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14 Requirement for risk assessment
14 Requirement for risk assessment
(1) A risk assessment of an applicant for or the holder of a clearance is required in the following circumstances—
(a) if the applicant or holder is a presumptively disqualified person,
(b) in circumstances prescribed by the regulations,
(c) in such other circumstances as the Screening Agency may determine, either generally or in a particular case.
(2) A risk assessment of an applicant for a clearance is required at the time of application if there are circumstances at the time of application that require a risk assessment.
(3) A risk assessment of the holder of a clearance is required if the Screening Agency becomes aware that there are circumstances that require a risk assessment.