Our Opinion

Adopting new law can be dangerous for kids

Opinion piece by PeakCare’s Lindsay Wegener published by Courier Mail on 20th January 2021 The sides are drawn as Queensland…

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Child Protection Amendment Bill introduced again to Parliament – public submissions now open

In what may seem like a case of déjà vu, the Child Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 (Bill) was…

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What does the newly released Queensland State Budget offer for child protection?

Following our preliminary examination of the State Budget released 1 December 2020, there is little ‘new news’ of direct relevance…

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Congratulations to the ALP – and stay tuned for more survey reports

PeakCare congratulates Premier Palaszczuk and the Labor Party on being re-elected to a third term in government. Our best wishes are also sent…

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PeakCare’s question during QCOSS 2020 State Election Leaders Debate

THE QUESTION Watch the question asked by PeakCare’s Lindsay Wegener during the QCOSS 2020 State Election Debate held on 19…

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On the LNP’s proposals on arrangements for delivering child protection services

PeakCare and the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) are pleased to release the next four…

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Release of reports on survey findings: On the LNP’s proposals for addressing substance use by parents

PeakCare and the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) are pleased to release the next three…

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On the LNP’s proposal to increase use of adoption through a new triage model with permanency order targets

PeakCare and the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) are pleased to release the next instalment…

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Release of report on survey findings: On the proposed trial to extend payments to Foster Carers until young people in their care turn 21

PeakCare and the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) is pleased to release the report on…

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