ACT proposes portable 'Working with Children Card' to replace police vetting

ACT wants a portable "Working with Children Card" replacing three-yearly police safety checks for child-sector workers. Under the "no card, no start" proposal, the card follows the worker across jobs and is continuously monitored against Police and regulatory data. Offences could trigger suspension or revocation. ACT says setup may cost up to $20 million but would cut duplicated vetting. It is a campaign proposal, not government policy.