Thankyou Wally.
I was asked recently to do some air experience flights for some of the local defence force cadets. Part of the deal was that I had to go through the the working with kids checks etc. etc. (and another AFP check right after having one done for the ASIC renewal).
I refused. At some point you just have to draw a line in the sand. The working with kids check was originally orientated toward those who work specifically work with children fulltime, such as kindergarten staff, primary school teachers and so on. It wasn't meant for some silly old git taking young adults for a fly once a year around their local patch.
It's yet another example of a piece legislation that has had unintended consequences.
The Privacy Act and the Aviation Security Act are another two that also spring to mind.
Last edited by gassed budgie; 11th Jun 2010 at 13:35.