The costs of residential care hearings – Brisbane – April 2026

The Inquiry heard evidence from senior departmental officials responsible for investing, commissioning, procuring and financing Queensland's residential care model and evidence from KPMG who was engaged by the Commission to undertake an analysis of the critical inputs to the residential care model.

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The hearings explored several topics including:

• Different funding model arrangements
• Investment and commissioning in regional and remote areas
• Procurement processes
• Resourcing issues
• Licensing assessments
• Qualification and training for contract management staff
• The response by the department and government to manifest challenges facing the residential care model

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