Far North Queensland hearings – September 2025

This hearing was in session 10:15 am – 1 pm and 2:15 pm – 4:15 pm.

The Commission heard from a number of different foster and kinship carers from the Far North Queensland region.

This hearing was in session 10:00 am – 1 pm and 2:15 pm – 4 pm.

The Commission continued to hear from foster and kinship carers from the Far North Queensland region.

The hearing started with a private session. Members of the public are not permitted to attend private sessions. Private sessions are not included in published video recordings.

This hearing was in session 10:15 am – 1 pm and 2:15 pm – 4 pm.

The Commission heard from a former Child Safety employee and a foster/kinship carer.

This hearing was in session 10:15 am – 1 pm and 2:15 pm – 4 pm.

The Commission heard from a number of foster carers and kinship carers.

Part of the day's hearings were private sessions. Members of the public are not permitted to attend private sessions. Private sessions are not included in published video recordings.

This hearing was in session 9 am – 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm – 3 pm.

The Commission heard from foster carers from the Far North Queensland region.

Part of the day's hearings were private sessions. Members of the public are not permitted to attend private sessions. Private sessions are not included in published video recordings.

This hearing was in session 10:15 am – 1 pm and 2:15 pm – 4 pm.

The video recording for this session is not currently available.

This hearing was in session 9:00 am – 1 pm and 2:15 pm – 4 pm.

The Commission heard from a variety of witnesses, including representatives of peak organisations in the child safety sector, and residential care providers.

The hearing started with a private session. Members of the public are not permitted to attend private sessions. Private sessions are not included in published video recordings.

This hearing was in session 10 am – 1 pm and 2:15 pm – 4 pm.

This hearing was in session 9:30am – 1 pm and 2:15 pm – 4 pm.

This hearing was in session 10:00 am – 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm – 3 pm.

The hearing started with a private session. Members of the public are not permitted to attend private sessions. Private sessions are not included in published video recordings.

This hearing was in session 10 am – 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm – 3 pm.

Evidence was heard from a former child in care and witnesses who provide support to young people in care in the Cairns region.

The Commissioner also held a private forum with young people in out-of-home care in the Cairns region (PDF, 159.0 KB).

This hearing was in session 10 am – 1 pm and 2:15 pm – 4 pm.

The Commission continued to hear evidence from Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS).

The Commission also heard from health workers who have engagement with the child protection system in Far North Queensland.

This hearing was in session 10 am – 1 pm and 2:15 pm – 4 pm.

The Commission heard evidence from the Department of Child Safety.

The day's hearing was private. Members of the public are not permitted to attend private sessions. The video recording for the day's session will not be published.

This hearing was in session 9:30 am – 1 pm and 2:15 pm – 4 pm.

The Commission continued to hear evidence from the Department of Child Safety.

The hearing started with a private session. Members of the public are not permitted to attend private sessions. Private sessions are not included in published video recordings.

This hearing was in session 9:45 am – 1 pm.

The Commission continued to hear evidence from the State.