159Transitional provisions—NDIS worker screening

159 Transitional provisions—NDIS worker screening

(1) Section 118 does not apply to a person if, at the time the offence is alleged to have been committed—

(a) the person was engaged in a risk assessed role by a registered NDIS provider; and

(b) under rule 25(5) or (6) of the NDIS Worker Screening Rules—

(i) the registered NDIS provider was allowed to engage the person in a risk assessed role without a clearance; and

(ii) the person was allowed to engage in a risk assessed role without a clearance.

registered NDIS provider has the same meaning as in the NDIS Act.

Pt 9.3 (Headings and ss 160–246) repealed by No. 34/2020 s. 246, new Pt 9.3 (Heading and new ss 160–169) inserted by No. 33/2025 s. 18.

Part 9.3—Transitional provisions—Worker Screening Amendment (Strengthening the Working with Children Check) Act 2025

New s. 160 inserted by No. 33/2025 s. 18.