5BTeachers to be accredited

5B Teachers to be accredited

(1) A person must not teach in a school in Norfolk Island unless the person is accredited. (2) Words and expressions used in this section have the same meaning as they have in the Teacher Accreditation Act 2004 of New South Wales.

2 Subsection 51(3)

Omit “6 months”, substitute “3 years”.

3 Section 92

Repeal the section.

4 At the end of section 93B

Add:

(3) In this Part, a reference to an officer’s performance is a reference to the officer’s performance of duties whether in or outside of New South Wales.

5 After subsection 93C(2)

Insert:

(2A) For the purposes of this Part, the subject‑matter of an allegation of misconduct may relate to an incident or conduct that happened in or outside of New South Wales.

6 At the end of section 93L

Add:

Note: Things done for the purposes of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 of New South Wales are recognised for the purposes of the application of this section in relation to Norfolk Island.

7 At the end of section 93R

Add:

Note: Things done for the purposes of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 of New South Wales are recognised for the purposes of the application of this Part in relation to Norfolk Island.

Schedule 8—Amendment of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW)

Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW)

1 After subsection 9AA(7)

Insert:

(7A) To avoid doubt, the exercise of powers, or performance of functions or duties, by a worker under an arrangement entered into under section 18C of the Norfolk Island Act 1979 of the Commonwealth is taken, for the purposes of this section, to be employment connected with this State.

2 Part 7

Repeal the Part.

Schedule 9—Amendment of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)

Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)

1 Before paragraph 108(4)(a)

Insert:

(aa) St John Ambulance Norfolk Island;
(ab) the Norfolk Island Fire Service;
(ac) the Australian Federal Police (including a special member);
(ad) the Police Force of Norfolk Island;
(ae) a State or Territory police force providing police services in relation to the Territory of Norfolk Island in accordance with section 18B or 18C of the Norfolk Island Act 1979 of the Commonwealth;
(af) Norfolk Island Volunteer Rescue Association Inc;

Schedule 10—Amendment of the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 (NSW)