Northern Territory Numbered Acts

CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 186

Despite section 185 , an individual is not engaged in child-related employment if:

    (a)     the individual:

        (i)     is engaged as a voluntary worker in a capacity covered by section 185 (2)(b), (c) or (g) (other than for work requiring overnight stay); and

        (ii)     is a parent of at least one of the children with whom the individual may have contact as such a worker; and

        (iii)     performs work as such a worker under the direct supervision of someone who holds a clearance notice that is in force; and

        (iv)     is not required by the person who engages the individual as such a worker to hold a clearance notice; or

    (b)     the individual is less than 15 years of age; or

    (c)     the individual:

        (i)     is not a resident of the Territory; and

        (ii)     is engaged as a voluntary worker to perform child-related work; and

        (iii)     is so engaged for a total period that does not exceed the limit prescribed by regulation; or

    (d)     the individual is exempt under the regulations.