Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011
11AMeaning of relevant offence
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11A Meaning of relevant offence relevant offence means any of the following offences (whether committed in the ACT or elsewhere): (a) a sexual offence; (b) an offence against the person; (c) an offence involving violence; (d) an offence involving dishonesty or fraud; (e) an offence relating to property; (f) an offence involving possession of, or trafficking in, a drug of dependence or controlled drug; (g) an offence against an animal; (h) a driving offence; (i) a disqualifying offence. Note A reference to an offence includes a reference to a related ancillary offence, eg attempt (see Legislation Act, s 189).