Queensland Child Safety Commission of Inquiry (2025 – 2026)

The Queensland Government’s recent independent Commission of Inquiry into Queensland’s child safety system has now concluded.

The Inquiry delivered its final report on 22 May 2026, featuring 52 recommendations for reforming the child protection system in Queensland.

The Inquiry commenced in July 2025, led by former Federal Court judge The Honourable Paul Anastassiou KC. The Inquiry reviewed and investigated systemic issues within the child safety system in Queensland, listening to voices from around Queensland and drawing on data and case studies to investigate how the system has been functioning. The Inquiry aimed to identify whether the child safety system has been providing adequate care to vulnerable children, carers and families and meeting community expectations around parenting.

PeakCare has developed a visual guide exploring what the recommendations mean for Queensland’s child and family welfare sector, and will seek further opportunities to engage with the sector in the months ahead.