Who does the scheme apply to

Queensland's Reportable Conduct Scheme applies to businesses and organisations that care for, supervise or exercise authority over children and are listed in the Act. A summary of organisations that need to comply is below.

Organisations that need to have a Reportable Conduct Scheme in place also need to implement the Child Safe Standards. Find out who the Standards apply to.

The Reportable Conduct Scheme comes into effect from 1 July 2026 for businesses and organisations in the categories below. 

Accommodation or residential services

• supported accommodation services for people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or transitioning from homelessness – for example, social housing, crisis accommodation or temporary supported accommodation as part of domestic and family violence services
• entities providing camps or excursions that include overnight stays for children as part of their primary functions
• residential facilities for boarding schools
• student hostels.

Child protection services

• residential care services
• organisations providing services related to child protection
• support services for parents and families relating to child protection
• family support and wellbeing services
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations exercising delegated authority.

Early childhood education and childcare

• early education and care services in Queensland, including day care, family day care, and out of school hours care (OSHC).

Education services

• schools (including state, independent and non-state schools)
• organisations providing international secondary student exchange programs
• TAFE, universities and registered training organisations (RTOs).

Government entities

• Queensland Government departments – for example, Queensland Health, Department of Education
• the Queensland Police Service and emergency services
• local councils.

Health services

• public hospitals and health services
• private hospitals and health facilities, including day surgeries and clinics
• the Queensland Ambulance Service
• mental health services and alcohol and drug treatment services that include inpatient treatment for children.

Justice or detention services

• youth detention centres
• legal or other advocacy services
• diversionary and early intervention programs
• organisations supporting rehabilitation and community service orders – for example, graffiti removal programs
• bail support services
• services supporting reintegration for children who have committed offences.

Religious bodies

• religious bodies providing activities, facilities, programs and services in which adults interact with children.

Services for children with disability

• NDIS service providers
• providers of disability support services including accommodation, respite, community access and support, advocacy and information services, alternative communication services – for example, Auslan interpreters – and training and development services.