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.
Appropriate and ethical use of public resources policy
| 14/07/2025
| The policy has undergone a routine cyclical review. The policy intent remains unchanged as there have been no significant legislative, regulatory, or whole-of-government policy changes affecting the policy.
Updates include: - inclusion of references to human rights legislation and associated responsibilities.
- minor improvements to wording for better clarity.
For more information see the Summary of changes.
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Catering and hospitality procedure
| 14/07/2025
| The procedure has undergone a routine cyclical review. The policy intent remains unchanged as there have been no significant legislative, regulatory, or whole-of-government policy changes affecting the procedure. Updates include: - inclusion of references to human rights legislation and associated responsibilities.
- minor improvements to wording for better clarity.
For more information see the Summary of changes.
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Enterprise risk management policy and
procedure
| 14/07/2025
| The ERM framework, policy, and procedure have been fully reviewed following recommendations from an Internal Audit report.
The recent updates reflect the department's commitment to maintaining effective risk management practices.
These changes:
- align the department's risk management approach with current best practices, standards, and guidelines.
- provide clearer tools and guidance for staff.
- strengthen the connection between risk management and the department's strategic objectives.
- clarify processes and improve accessibility to resources.
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Financial internal controls policy
| 14/07/2025
| The policy has undergone a routine cyclical review. The overall policy intent remains unchanged, with minor amendments made to enhance clarity and alignment with current standards.
These updates include: - inclusion of references to human rights legislation and associated responsibilities.
- correction of links to external reference guidance.
- minor improvements to wording for better clarity.
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Administrative access to information procedure
| 14/07/2025
| Administrative access to information procedure will replace the Access to records held in schools procedure to support the department's proactive release of information under the
Right to Information Act (2009) (Qld).
The new procedure will be supported by an expanded Documents held in schools – access and requests guideline, which includes information available from within OneSchool.
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| 14/07/2025
| The policy has been updated to outline the Charter of Victims’ Rights requirements and need to consider the Charter as part of every complaint process.
All procedures have been updated to embed information about considering the Charter as part of dealing with a complaint, and noting reporting requirements, where relevant.
Some procedures have also been updated to align with the
Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).
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