Worker Screening Act 2020
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115 Federal police officers
(1) A person who is a member of the Australian Federal Police within the meaning of the Australian Federal Police Act 1979 of the Commonwealth (other than a member who is suspended from duty under that Act) is exempt from a WWC check.
(2) A person referred to in subsection (1) who engages in child-related work (other than as a member of the Australian Federal Police) and who relies on an exemption under subsection (1) in respect of that work must give notification in writing of the suspension or termination of the employment of the person as a member of the Australian Federal Police within 7 days after receiving notice of the suspension or termination to—
(b) any agency with which the person is listed for child-related work.
- Level 9 fine (60 penalty units maximum).