New child safe standards for legal services

Queensland’s new child safeguarding law, the Child Safe Organisations Act, aims to protect children from harm when they interact with organisations.

Organisations that provide legal or advocacy services specifically for children may need to comply.

These organisations are required to introduce the 10 Child Safe Standards, effective from 1 April 2026, which work to create environments that prioritise the safety of children to prevent harm.

Some organisations in Queensland will also be required to introduce a Reportable Conduct Scheme from 1 July 2026. The scheme requires organisations to report and investigate allegations of child abuse or misconduct by their workers.

Does the legislation apply to my organisation?

Check whether the Act applies to your organisation by visiting the Queensland Family and Child Commission’s website.

Support for organisations

The Queensland Family and Child Commission is the oversight body for the Act and is responsible for supporting its implementation in Queensland.

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