Jurisdictions
A comprehensive overview of Reportable Conduct Scheme frameworks across all Australian states and territories. Select a jurisdiction for detailed compliance obligations.
QLD
Queensland
QLD Formal Scheme
Commencing 1 July 2026
Regulator
Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC)
Legislation
Child Safe Organisations Act 2024
Key Timeframe
Initial notification: 3 business days
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NSW
New South Wales
NSW Formal Scheme
Established framework
Regulator
Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG)
Legislation
Children's Guardian Act 2019
Key Timeframe
Initial notification: 7 business days
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VIC
Victoria
VIC Formal Scheme
Transferred to SSR on 23 Feb 2026
Regulator
Social Services Regulator (SSR)
Legislation
Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005
Key Timeframe
Initial notification: 3 days via SSR secure webform
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WA
Western Australia
WA Formal Scheme
Commenced 1 January 2023
Regulator
Ombudsman Western Australia
Legislation
Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1971
Key Timeframe
Initial notification: 7 working days
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ACT
Australian Capital Territory
ACT Formal Scheme
Established framework
Regulator
ACT Ombudsman
Legislation
Ombudsman Act 1989
Key Timeframe
Initial notification: 7 business days
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TAS
Tasmania
TAS Formal Scheme
Operational
Regulator
Office of the Independent Regulator (OIR)
Legislation
Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023
Key Timeframe
Initial notification: 3 business days
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SA
South Australia
SA No Statutory Scheme
No statutory RCS
Regulator
No statutory RCS (Department for Child Protection)
Legislation
Child Safety (Prohibitions and Inspections) Act 2016
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NT
Northern Territory
NT No Statutory Scheme
No statutory RCS
Regulator
No statutory RCS (Territory Families)
Legislation
Care and Protection of Children Act 2007
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