Report

Title

Protecting Children: An Inquiry into Abuse of Children in Foster Care in Queensland

Imprint

January 2004

Url

https://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/publications/protecting-children-inquiry-abuse-children-foster-care

Description

The January 2004 Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) report was the result of a inquiry into the foster care system in Queensland. The report contains 110 recommendations for reform, including the call for a new government department - the Department of Child Safety - dedicated exclusively to protecting the rights of Queensland children, particularly those in foster care.

Related Entries

Events

• Inquiry into the Abuse of Children in Foster Care (2003)

Glossary Terms

• Foster Care

Legislation

• Child Safety Legislation Amendment Act (No.2) 2004 (2004 - 2005)
• Child Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2004
• Child Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2005 (2005 - 2006)

Organisations

• Child Safety Department, State Government of Queensland (2004 - 2009)
• Crime and Misconduct Commission, Queensland (2002 - 2014)