SSR and VCAT transitional arrangements for appealing a Working with Children Check decision

Before 28 July 2026

If you receive a notice of Exclusion dated on or before 27 July 2026, you apply to VCAT withing 28 days of the notice. If you have already applied to VCAT your matter continues at VCAT.

After 28 July 2026

If you receive a notice or exclusion dated on or after 28 July 2026, you apply to the Social Services Regulator under internal review under Part 3.4A of the Worker Screening Act.

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