We’re here to ensure Queensland’s children and young people are loved, respected and have their rights upheld.

All children and families have the right to be involved in decisions that affect their lives. Children and young people play an important role in shaping Queensland’s future, and better outcomes are achieved when they and the people close to them—parents, carers, siblings, and extended family—are part of the decisionmaking process. Every family deserves to be heard, and we place strong emphasis on understanding the experience of parenting.

One of the greatest opportunities that we have is to hear directly from young Queenslanders, and to use what we hear to advocate for change. When we take time to listen to what young people have to say, the opportunities and potential are boundless. 

Queensland's new child safeguarding law—the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld) commenced from 1 October 2025. It aims to protect Queensland children from harm when they interact with businesses and organisations.

Under this law, businesses and organisations that work with children or provide services or spaces for them are required to introduce 10 Child Safe Standards, and some will be required to introduce a Reportable Conduct Scheme.

The Standards aim to create environments that prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children.

The Reportable Conduct Scheme requires organisations to report and investigate allegations of child abuse or misconduct by their staff and volunteers.

These two elements work together: 

• the Standards aim to prevent harm in businesses and organisations
• the Reportable Conduct Scheme enables an appropriate response if harm or misconduct happens.