[7][8] At the same time, some researchers have questioned the effectiveness of a nationwide approach, citing advantages of the particular state scheme developments.
[10] In New South Wales, since changes to the WWCC system in 2013, about 1,800 people have been barred from working with children in the state as of 2016.
[20] The WWCC expires after a certain time (5 years) and should be renewed before the deadline to avoid employment compliance issues.
For example, in Queensland, shopping mall Santas are exempt, while those hired by schools and other venues are required to undergo the check.
[9] Some criticism of the WWCC system followed a report that a man being investigated by counter-terrorism authorities, who had previously been involved in a standoff with police at gunpoint in which he threatened them with a sword, continued to be authorised to work with children.
Additionally, the state-based system would possibly allow someone committed of a crime against a child in another state to receive the check as well.
[24] In 2015, final decisions on thousands of applications for checks in South Australia were delayed due to staffing shortages.