FTB v Children’s Guardian [2024] NSWCATAD 44

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: FTB v Children's Guardian [2024] NSWCATAD 44 Hearing dates: 21 September 2023 (Submissions closed 14 November 2023) Date of orders: 21 February 2024 Decision date: 21 February 2024 Jurisdiction: Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Before: J McAteer Senior Member M Maher General Member Decision: 1. Pursuant to s 16 (3A) and s 16 (5) of the Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000 we decline to make an order suspending FTB's reporting period. 2. We decline to make any order under s 16 (11) of the Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000 shortening the period in which FTB may reapply to the Tribunal. Catchwords: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Child Protection – Offenders Registration – Whether applicant continues to pose a risk to the safety and wellbeing of children Legislation Cited: Child Protection (Offender Registration) Regulation 2015 Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000 Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 (repealed) Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 Child Sex Offenders Registration Act 2000 (SA) Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) Cases Cited: BQF v Children's Guardian [2015] NSWCATAD 225 DCZ v Children's Guardian [2018] NSWCATAD 81 DKP v Children's Guardian [2018] NSWCATAD 303 FHV v Children's Guardian [2023] NSWCATAD 246 Texts Cited: Nil Category: Principal judgment Parties: FTB (Applicant) Children's Guardian (First Respondent) Commissioner of Police NSW Police Force (Second Respondent) Representation: Counsel: A Sapienza (Respondents)