Legislation
We are responsible for administering (or jointly administering) legislation that directly influences the delivery of our services. This key legislation includes:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (Land Holding Act) 1985
- Aboriginal Communities (Justice and Land Matters) Act 1984
- Aboriginal Communities (Justice and Land Matters) Act 1998
- Child Care Act 2002
- Child Protection Act 1999
- Childrens Court Act 1992
- Community Services Act 2007
- Community Service (Island Council)Accounting Standard 2002
- Community Services (Torres Strait) Regulation 1998
- Community Services (Torres Strait) Act 1984
- Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 1989
- Family Services Act 1987
- Indigenous Communities Liquor Licences Act 2002
- Juvenile Justice Act 1992
- Young Offenders (Interstate Transfer) Act 1987.
Visit the Queensland Legislation website for more information.
Legislative reviews
The following reviews of legislation administered by the department are underway:
Last updated: 30 June 2008.