News - New mandatory reporting laws in Queensland
News— 5 July 2017
From 1 July 2017 mandatory reporting will apply to early childhood education and care professionals in Queensland.
Child protection legislation
Age of consent laws
CFCA Resource Sheet— July 2017
Information for practitioners and researchers on age of consent legislation in Australia
Child abuse and neglect statistics
CFCA Resource Sheet— June 2017
A snapshot of child protection activity in Australia during 2015-16
Report - A systems review of individual agency findings following the death of a child
News— 18 April 2017
This QFCC report examines Queensland child death review mechanisms and recommends ways that child services can better protect vulnerable children.
Report - Interim report: Royal Commission into the protection and detention of children in the Northern Territory
News— 4 April 2017
This interim report outlines the actions taken, observations made and future directions planned for the Royal Commission.
Report - Child protection inquiry (NSW)
News— 21 March 2017
The Parliament of New South Wales has released a final report of the NSW child protection inquiry.
News - Reportable conduct scheme (Vic)
News— 27 February 2017
From 1 July 2017, the Commission for Children and Young People will administer a ‘reportable conduct scheme’ in Victoria.
Resource - Finding out about child protection in Queensland
News— 23 February 2017
This Queensland Family and Child Commission resource aims to help the community understand the child protection system in simple and clear language.
Update - When a child is missing (Qld)
News— 21 February 2017
The QFCC has released a supplementary review of the arrangements in place for responding to children missing or "absconding" from out-of-home-care.
Resource - Child protection information kits
News— 20 December 2016
Child protection information kits are now available for both children and parents to help families better understand the child protection system.
