DGW v Children’s Guardian [2018] NSWCATAD 179

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: DGW v Children's Guardian [2018] NSWCATAD 179 Hearing dates: 23 April 2018 Date of orders: 08 August 2018 Decision date: 08 August 2018 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 February 2017 refusing to grant the applicant a Working with Children Check Clearance is affirmed.

2. The applicant's review application filed 18 December 2017 is refused and dismissed.

3. Publication or broadcast without the leave of the Tribunal of the name or other identifying information in these proceedings of DGW, any child or any alleged victim of alleged conduct of DGW is prohibited. Catchwords: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - Child Protection – Working with Children Clearance – History of abusive conduct – risk to children Legislation Cited: Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997 Adoption Act, 2000; Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012; Crimes Act 1900; Cases Cited: Commission For Children and Young People v V [2002] NSWSC 949 Category: Principal judgment Parties: DGW (Applicant) The Children's Guardian (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: Ms Michelle Giacomo (Respondent)

Solicitors: Crown Solicitor's Office (Respondent) File Number(s): 2017/00381945 Publication restriction: Publication or broadcast without the leave of the Tribunal of the name or other identifying information in these proceedings of DGW, any child or any alleged victim of alleged conduct of DGW is prohibited.