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.
Allegations against workers in the area of child and student protection procedure
| 3.0
| The Allegations against workers in the area of child and student protection procedure (previously the Allegations against employees in the area of student protection procedure) has been updated to reflect new requirements of the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld). As a Child Safe Organisation, from 1 July 2026 the Department of Education will be covered by the Reportable Conduct Scheme for workers, in addition to current student protection requirements for employees. See the Summary of changes for more information.
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Complaints involving the public official (Director-General) procedure
| 3.0
| The Complaints involving the ‘public official’ (Director-General) procedure has been updated to include reportable conduct under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 Qld. As a Child Safe Organisation, the Department of Education will be covered by the Reportable Conduct Scheme from 1 July 2026. See the Summary of changes for more information. |
Use of mobile devices procedure
| 3.0
| Updates to the Use of mobile devices procedure introduce changes under the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 (Vic), restricting the use of privately-owned and departmentally owned mobile devices within a State Delivered Kindergarten. See the Summary of changes for more information.
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Domestic travel procedure
| 4.1
| The Domestic travel procedure and approval template have been amended to clarify and strengthen the language of requirements, ensuring greater transparency and improved justification of expenditure. See Summary of changes for more information.
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Records management procedure
| 1.0
| The Records management procedure replaces the current Information asset and recordkeeping procedure. The updated procedure focuses exclusively on records management and provides a five-step lifecycle approach for identifying, capturing, managing, accessing and retaining, and disposing or transferring of records. See the Summary of changes for more information.
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Asbestos management in facilities leased for departmental use
| 1.0
| Introduction of a new procedure outlining the key steps to ensure asbestos is considered in leasing activities, along with planning and supporting tools for it’s ongoing management at these facilities. See the Summary of changes for more information.
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Use of ICT services, facilities and devices procedure
| 2.0
| The procedure has been updated to provide a more comprehensive process for the use and management of ICT services, facilities and devices for students and employees. Definitions for services, facilities and devices have been expanded to include more recent technologies, ensuring the procedure remains relevant and provides clear guidance. The updates reflect recommendations from the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC)'s Operation Impala Report on misuse of confidential information in the Queensland Public Sector – February 2020. See the summary of changes for more information.
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Information security procedure
| 2.0
| Updates have been made to simplify the process for employees to apply security classifications, protect information, and report incidents or breaches. The updates aim to provide clear examples to help employees understand how to protect information and how to respond to information security incidents or breaches. A new Information security classification tool will assist employees to classify information assets to align with the Queensland Government’s Information Security Classification Framework (QGISCF). See the summary of changes for more information.
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