350New section 16UA inserted

350 New section 16UA inserted

After section 16U of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 insert—

"16UA Commission must notify Social Services Regulator of certain information

(1) On becoming aware of the following, the Commission must report to the Social Services Regulator—

(a) a reportable allegation that relates to sexual misconduct committed by a WCES worker or carer against, with or in the presence of, a child; or

(b) information relating to the findings of an investigation by a WCES service provider into conduct by a WCES worker or carer that may lead to exclusion.

conduct by a WCES worker or carer that may lead to exclusion has the same meaning that conduct that may lead to exclusion has in the Social Services Regulation Act 2021;

WCES service provider has the same meaning as in the Social Services Regulation Act 2021;

WCES worker or carer has the same meaning as in the Social Services Regulation Act 2021.".

Division 2—Children, Youth and Families Act 2005