Introduction

• Department of Communities
  (Child Safety Services)
• Relevant legislation
• Other key documents
• Accountability for children in Queensland
• Framework for the participation of children and young people in decision-making
• Respecting diversity
• Recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entities
• Delegations
• Child safety service centres: Staff roles and responsibilities
• Resources

Relevant legislation

The Child Protection Act 1999 and Child Protection Regulation 2000 provides the legislative mandate for child protection work undertaken by Child Safety Services. Other legislation that impacts on the work undertaken by Child Safety Services includes:

• Adoption of Children Act 1964
• Child Protection (International Measures) Act 2003
• Childrens Court Act 1992
• Children Services Tribunal Act 2000
• Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000
• Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 1989
• Family Law Act 1975
• Family Services Act 1987
• Information Privacy Act 2009
• Right to information Act 2009
• Surrogate Parenthood Act 1988.

To access the above legislation, refer to the Queensland Legislation website.

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