Legislation
Our department administers the following legislation. This legislation governs our activities, providing the framework within which we operate to protect Queensland's children and young people:
- Adoption of Children Act 1964
- Adoption Act 2009 (to commence in early 2010)
- Child Protection Act 1999
- Child Protection (International Measures) Act 2003
- Childrens Court Act 1992 (ss 20(1)(f), 20(2)(a)(ii)) - jointly administered with the Minister for Communities, Minister for Disability Services Queensland, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Minister for Seniors and Youth.
- Family Services Act 1987 - jointly administered with the Minister for Communities, Minister for Disability Services Queensland, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Minister for Seniors and Youth.
The following legislation directly affects the operations and activities of our department (a full list of Queensland legislation is available from the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel):
- Children Services Tribunal Act 2000
- Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000
- Crime and Misconduct Act 2001
Surrogacy legislation now administered by Department of Justice and Attorney-General
In May 2009, responsibility for administration of the Surrogate Parenthood Act 1988 was transferred to the Department of Justice and Attorney-General.
The Queensland Government has released a position paper outlining a model for the decriminalisation of altruistic surrogacy and the transfer of parentage. More information is available through the Department of Justice and Attorney-General’s website.
- Last updated
- 15 September 2009