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Child Protection laws explained Print E-mail

There is no national legislation and child protection system. However each state and territory has child protection laws specifying responsibilities for both organisations and individuals who work or have contact with children.

Two aspects of child protection legislation most relevant to sport are reporting and screening processes. Some states also require risk management or other strategies to provide a child safe environment.

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