This report investigates Queensland Health's current practices and procedures with regard to its role in identifying and responding to child protection concerns. It is the third report from the Queensland Ombudsman’s investigation into the case of two young people with disability who experienced violence, abuse and neglect during their childhood and early adolescence. The report...

This report reviews how the Department of Housing and Public Works identifies and responds to child protection concerns. As the second report from the Queensland Ombudsman’s investigation into two young people with disability who experienced violence, abuse and neglect, it finds existing guidance is limited and offers recommendations to strengthen departmental practices and procedures.

This report arises from the investigation of a case of abuse and neglect of two young people with disability. It focuses on current practices and procedures relating to student protection reports in Queensland Education. The report recommends changes to practices, procedures and staff training to improve student protection reporting and outcomes for students with disability...

This report presents the findings of an investigation into the management of young people at Brisbane Youth Detention Centre (BYDC) between November 2016 and February 2017. The investigation examined a number of incidents at BYDC during this timeframe, culminating in a violent and destructive riot at the centre on 30 January 2017.

This report outlines the findings of an investigation into whether Cairns Regional Council and its councillors comply with relevant legislative and policy requirements and act reasonably in relation to the disclosure and management of councillors’ conflicts of interest.