FNT v Children’s Guardian [2023] NSWCATAD 79

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: FNT v Children's Guardian [2023] NSWCATAD 79 Hearing dates: On the papers Date of orders: 31 March 2023 Decision date: 31 March 2023 Jurisdiction: Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Before: R Bailey, Senior Member Prof P Foreman, General Member Decision: (1) Pursuant to s 50 (2) of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 a hearing is dispensed with. (2) The applicant is not to be treated as a disqualified person for the offence, in respect of the former s.61L of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), for which he was convicted on 18 November 2002. (3) The application for an enabling order is granted. (4) Pursuant to s28(6) of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012, the respondent is to grant the applicant a Working with Children Clearance. (5) The Tribunal orders under s 64 of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (the NCAT Act) that publication of information that will identify the applicant, any victims, witnesses or evidence given and received in the Tribunal hearing or in relation to the proceedings which is likely to identify those persons is restricted. Texts Cited: Nil Category: Principal judgment Parties: FNT (Applicant) Children's Guardian (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: P Cranney (Applicant)

Solicitors: Legal Aid NSW (Applicant) Crown Solicitor (Respondent) File Number(s): 2022/00312977