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    Do those who obtain a check have any ongoing obligations?

    Yes, person to whom a unique identifier has been issued must notify the screening unit if [s 40(1)]:

    • they change their name or they use another name
    • there is a change to the assessable information contemplated by section 8 of the Act arising from something occurring after the person’s most recent working with children check
    • they are prohibited from working with children under a law of the Commonwealth or another State or Territory
    • they become a registrable offender or make a disclosure to their employer under the Child Sex Offenders Registration Act 2006 (SA)

    It is an offence for a person to refuse or fail to notify the screening unit of these matters as soon as is reasonably practicable as required by section 40(2) and regulation 24. The maximum penalty for this offence is $50,000 [s 40(3)].

    Do those who obtain a check have any ongoing obligations?  :  Last Revised: Fri Jun 28th 2019
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