CVZ v Children’s Guardian [2017] NSWCATAD 284

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: CVZ v Children's Guardian [2017] NSWCATAD 284 Hearing dates: 24 July 2017 Date of orders: 20 September 2017 Decision date: 20 September 2017 Jurisdiction: Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Before: M Hitter, Senior Member B Field, General Member Decision: The decision of the Respondent to refuse a Working with Children Check Clearance is set aside. CVZ is granted a WWCC clearance. Catchwords: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – child protection – Working with Children Check clearance - whether the Applicant poses a risk to the safety of children. Legislation Cited: Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW) Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW) Mental Health (Forensic Procedures) Act 1990 (NSW) Cases Cited: BKE v Office of Children's Guardian & Anor [2015] NSWSC 523 Category: Principal judgment Parties: CVZ (Applicant) Children's Guardian (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: Ms Stevens (Respondent) Solicitors: CVZ (Agent for Applicant) Crown Solicitor's Office (Respondent) File Number(s): 16/378502 Publication restriction: Disclosure of the name of the applicant and the name of any alleged victim or child referred to in the material before the Tribunal is prohibited. Note: the name of a person includes a reference to any information, picture or other material that identifies the person or is likely to lead to the identification of the person.