The upcoming policies and procedures list contains items that are scheduled for implementation in the coming months. The list is provided for information purposes to enable affected stakeholders to plan and prepare for implementation.
The effective date is clearly identified for each policy or procedure on this list.
In the interim, it is important for staff and stakeholders to continue to refer to any current version published on the Policy and Procedure Register.
Privacy data breach and complaints procedure
| 27/01/2026
| This procedure replaces the Information privacy breach and privacy complaints procedure. This update aligns departmental processes with the Information Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (Qld) and the new Mandatory Notification of Data Breaches (MNDB) scheme.
Key changes include:
- Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) are now Queensland Privacy Principles (QPPs)
- clearer responsibilities and reporting lines for managing privacy data breaches and complaints
- new notification obligations under the MNDB.
For more information see the Summary of changes. |
Domestic travel procedure
| 27/01/2026
| The procedure has been updated to:
- clarify when overnight accommodation can be provided
- require justification of accommodation costs exceeding Directive 13/23 allowances
- clarify travel must be booked via QTravel/CTM unless better value for money can be achieved
- allow any appropriate financial delegate to approve post-travel expenditure
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