A Nationally Consistent Approach to Working with Children Checks 

In the 21st century, the community expects nothing less than an assurance that there are vigilant safeguards in place to protect children irrespective of where they are located or what state or territory they are in. Loss of public confidence sharpens imperatives for action as governments are held to account for failings in statutory and administrative systems. In response to these expectations, governments have taken action to ensure that a range of protective mechanisms are in place to reduce the risk of harm to children by predatory individuals.