Blue Card system
Program / SchemeReferenced in 2 bills
Working with Children Legislation (Indigenous Communities) Amendment Bill 2018
This bill proposed giving Indigenous Community Justice Groups the power to approve Blue Cards (Working with Children checks) for community members who would otherwise be denied due to certain non-sexual criminal offences. The bill's second reading failed and it did not become law.
17/10/2018· 2nd reading failed· Mr R Katter MP
First NationsChildren & FamiliesWork & Employment
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Working with Children (Indigenous Communities) Amendment Bill 2021
This bill aimed to reform Queensland's Blue Card system for Indigenous communities by giving Community Justice Groups power to approve restricted working with children clearances for community members who would otherwise be denied. The bill was introduced as a private member's bill but failed at the second reading stage and did not become law.
1/9/2021· 2nd reading failed· Mr R Katter MP
First NationsChildren & FamiliesWork & Employment
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