Changes to workers covered by the Reportable Conduct Scheme

More types of workers will be included in the scheme from 1 July 2024.

Published:
Tuesday 2 July 2024 at 9:47 am
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Changes have been made to the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 to expand the definition of an employee under the Reportable Conduct Scheme. These changes come into effect from 1 July 2024.

The new types of employees covered by the scheme include:

  • workers or volunteers provided by labour hire agencies, companies or other providers
  • secondees
  • individual business owners who employ or engage staff
  • directors of companies where the director performs work for the organisation.

The Reportable Conduct Scheme outlines the obligation of organisations to notify the Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP) of all allegations of reportable conduct by workers.

It aims to help identify people who pose a risk of harm to children and improve the response of organisations to allegations of child abuse.

Reportable conduct is part of the minimum standards for Victorian schools, school boarding premises and other education providers.

Organisations have a legal obligation to comply with the changes to the scheme.

Access more information about the changes from the CCYP.

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