Queensland Child Safe Laws: Employer Readiness for HR and Leaders
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Queensland Child Safe Laws: Employer Readiness for HR and Leaders
New child safe laws are changing the obligations of organisations that provide services or spaces for children in Queensland. With the Reportable Conduct Scheme commencing from 1 July 2026, employers need to ensure their people, governance and workplace systems are ready.
Join Claire Harrison for a practical webinar focused on what these reforms mean from an employer, HR and governance perspective.
Drawing on experience supporting local government, community service and early childhood organisations, Claire will explore the key questions leaders are asking and the practical steps organisations can take to prepare.
We'll cover:
- An overview of Queensland's Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
- The implications for employers, HR teams and leaders.
- Governance, policy and workforce capability considerations.
- Recruitment, screening, induction and training expectations.
- Complaints handling and workplace investigations involving employees and volunteers.
- Roles, responsibilities and internal readiness.- Practical actions to help identify gaps and strengthen compliance.
Who should attend?
HR professionals, CEOs, managers, people leaders, governance teams and operational leaders from councils, childcare services, schools, sporting organisations, community organisations and other services working with children.
About the presenter:
Claire Harrison FCPHR, is the Managing Director of Harrisons. A Fellow Certified HR Practitioner and former HR executive in local government and early childhood, Claire works with organisations across Queensland to strengthen people practices, manage workplace risk and build capable, compliant workplaces.
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