The Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Amendment Bill 2022 (the Bill) was passed by both Houses of the Western Australian Parliament on 30 November 2022, and on 7 December 2022 it received Royal Assent to become the Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Amendment Act 2022.
Transitional provisions proposed in the Bill for existing Working with Children Cardholders were changed significantly during the Committee of the Whole House stage in the Legislative Council.
For further information visit the Working With Children Check website.
