National Disability Insurance Scheme (Worker Checks) Act 2018
19Suspension of clearance
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19 Suspension of clearance
19 Suspension of clearance
(1) The Screening Agency may, by written notice to the holder of a clearance, suspend the clearance if of the opinion that there is a reasonable likelihood that a risk assessment of the holder will determine that the holder poses a risk of harm to persons with disability.
(2) The Screening Agency may give written notice of the suspension of a clearance to any person that the Screening Agency reasonably believes to be a notifiable person in relation to the holder of the clearance.
(3) The suspension of a clearance ceases to have effect—
(a) on notification in writing by the Screening Agency to the holder that the suspension is revoked, or
(b) if the clearance is cancelled,
whichever occurs first.