Western Australian Numbered Acts

WORKING WITH CHILDREN (CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKING) ACT 2004 (NO. 65 OF 2004) - SECT 37

37 .         Exchange of information with corresponding authorities

        (1)         In this section —

        “corresponding authority” means a person or body in another jurisdiction with functions that correspond to the functions of the CEO under this Act.

        (2)         The CEO may disclose to a corresponding authority information obtained under this Act that relates to a person’s criminal record or to an application made by, or a notice issued to, a person under this Act.

        (3)         The CEO may ask a corresponding authority to disclose to the CEO information obtained by the corresponding authority that —

            (a)         corresponds to the information referred to in subsection (2); and

            (b)         relates to a person who has made an application, or been issued with a notice, under this Act.