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Get ready for blue card changes

New laws expand who needs a blue card. We’re here to help you prepare.

New regulated work

  • Entertainment, beauty and photography
  • Educational services and activities conducted inside a school
  • Justice and detention services

Changes to existing categories

    • Child accommodation services
    • Churches, clubs and associations
    • Sport and active recreation, gyms and play facilities
    • Schools - employees other than teachers

Other changes

    Find out more about the changes, what they may mean for you, and what you need to do to get ready.

    • Legal professionals
    • Parent volunteer rules
    • Overnight camps and stays
    • Amusement parks and arcades

Additional Information

Reason for change

The changes are being implemented to strengthen protections for children and move towards a nationally consistent approach to working with children checks.

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Meet with us online or in-person by attending information sessions to understand how these changes affect you.

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