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Worker Screening Act 2020
161Power to suspend WWC clearance if intention to revoke WWC clearance related to certain charges etc. or findings
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161 Power to suspend WWC clearance if intention to revoke WWC clearance related to certain charges etc. or findings
The amendments made to this Act by section 8 of the Worker Screening Amendment (Strengthening the Working with Children Check) Act 2025 apply irrespective of whether—
(a) the WWC clearance was given before, on or after the commencement day; or
(b) the Secretary was notified of the relevant charge, conviction or finding of guilt or relevant disciplinary or regulatory finding before, on or after the commencement day; or
(c) the Secretary proposed to revoke the person's WWC clearance under Division 4 of Part 3.4 before, on or after the commencement day.
New s. 162 inserted by No. 33/2025 s. 18.