Our legislation

We are responsible for administering, or jointly administering, legislation that directly influences the delivery of our services.

Child and family

The Adoption Act 2009

The Adoption Act 2009 provides for the adoption of children in Queensland, and access to information about parties to adoptions in Queensland. The Adoption Regulation 2020 is a subordinate piece of legislation.

The Child Protection Act 1999

The Child Protection Act 1999 provides for the protection of children in Queensland. It underpins the work of child and family services, providing the framework for the child protection and family support system. The Child Protection Regulation 2023 is a subordinate piece of legislation.

Other legislation

• Childrens Court Act 1992
• Child Protection (International Measures) Act 2003
• Community Services Act 2007
• Director of Child Protection Litigation Act 2016
• Family and Child Commission Act 2014
• National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2018
• Public Guardian Act 2014
• Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2009

Disability, Seniors and Carers

• Carers (Recognition) Act 2008
• Disability Services Act 2006
• Forensic Disability Act 2011
• Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs Act 2009

Visit the Queensland Legislation website for copies of primary and subordinate legislation.

Impact Analysis Statements

The Queensland Government Better Regulation Policy requires an Impact Analysis Statement (IAS) for all regulatory proposals.

The IAS is approved by the Minister and must be published after final approval of a regulatory proposal by Cabinet or Governor in Council.

The table below lists IASs developed for Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services portfolio legislation, with a link to the corresponding legislative instrument.