Guide to Queensland's Reportable Conduct Scheme

This Reportable Conduct Scheme guide is intended to support reporting entities to understand, prepare for and
meet their obligations under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (the Act).

This guide provides clear and practical direction to help organisations comply with the legislative requirements of
the Reportable Conduct Scheme. Its purpose is to:

• provide an overview of what the Reportable Conduct Scheme is and why it matters
• support reporting entities to understand and implement their statutory responsibilities under the Act
• detail step-by-step guidance on receiving, assessing and managing allegations
• guide reporting entities to assess, respond to and report allegations in a timely, child-centred and
  procedurally fair manner
• outline how the Commission will monitor, review and conduct investigations
• explain the role of reporting entities, regulators, police and the Commission
• promote consistent, high-quality practices across sectors and service types
• strengthen the overall safety and wellbeing of children and young people in organisational settings
• provide practical tools, examples and best practice considerations.

The primary purpose of this guide is to help heads of reporting entities who have responsibilities under the
Reportable Conduct Scheme to know what to do when they become aware of potential harm to children. This
includes making an initial notification to the Commission, assessing and managing risk, and planning and
conducting an investigation.