CWZ v Children’s Guardian [2017] NSWCATAD 297

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: CWZ v Children's Guardian [2017] NSWCATAD 297 Hearing dates: 13 & 14 July 2017 Date of orders: 10 October 2017 Decision date: 10 October 2017 Jurisdiction: Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Before: Hon G Mullane (ADCJ) Principal Member; E Hayes General Member Decision: 1.The decision of the Children's Guardian of 22 November 2016 cancelling the Applicant's Working with Children Check Clearance is set aside. 2.Broadcast or publication without leave of the Tribunal of the name or other information identifying the applicant or any person who has made allegations against the applicant and is referred to in these proceedings is prohibited. Catchwords: Working with Children - Check Clearance – Cancellation – Review of Decision Legislation Cited: Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012 ; Crimes Act 1900; Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997; Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act, 1998 Cases Cited: Commission For Children and Young People –v- V [2002] NSWSC 949 Category: Principal judgment Parties: CWZ (Applicant) Children's Guardian (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: P Skinner (Applicant) A Douglas-Baker (Respondent)

Solicitors: Carrol & O'Dea (Applicant) Crown Solicitors Office (Respondent) File Number(s): 2016/00381666 Publication restriction: Broadcast or publication without leave of the Tribunal of the name or other information identifying the applicant or any person who has made allegations against the applicant and is referred to in these proceedings is prohibited