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17 August 2026

ACT proposes 'Working with Children' card to replace police checks

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

ACT proposes 'Working with Children' card to replace police checks

The ACT Party is campaigning on introducing a 'Working with Children Card' to ensure people are properly and continually vetted.

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