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WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLE (BACKGROUND CHECKING) ACT 2011 (NO. 44 OF 2011) - SECT 53

Commissioner may seek information from entities about registered people

    (1)     The commissioner may seek information or advice from any entity the commissioner considers may be able to give information or advice that is relevant to whether a registered person continues to pose no risk or an acceptable risk of harm to a vulnerable person.

Example

an updated criminal history report from the chief police officer

Note     An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).

    (2)     An entity may give information or advice in response to a request under this section and, in doing so, does not contravene any duty of confidentiality the entity has under any law or agreement, despite anything to the contrary in the law or agreement.



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