Streamlined and stringent security checks to safeguard Queensland children
Source: Queensland. Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women. Media Release
"Queensland has the most stringent criminal history screening checks in the country and it is about to get even better with new legislation to streamline the blue card process.
Community Services Minister Karen Struthers said new legislation introduced into State Parliament would reduce red tape surrounding criminal screening for people working with children, such as registered teachers and police.
Minister Struthers said the current screening system is the best in the country and it’s about to get even better with only one rigorous check for all people working with children.
“They would have already undergone stringent screening. It’ll save time, save money and save resources,” Ms Struthers said."