Submissions

Submissions closed midnight 29 March 2026

Publication of submissions received

To date the Commission has received more than 1000 submissions, including more than 900 from individuals, young people and children who have lived experience within the child safety system. More than 120 submissions were provided by community, government and frontline support organisations, academics, legal organisations and individual lawyers. The Commission has also held more than 40 days of public hearings in Far North Queensland, Brisbane and the Darling Downs so far and led two youth sessions in Cairns and Toowoomba attended by more than 50 young people.

Submissions will be published periodically. The Commissioner has not published:

*Information that was determined to be confidential, subject to the copyright of another party, obscene, potentially defamatory or in breach of anti-discrimination legislation.

*The names of people who made submissions but requested confidentiality and it was granted. Personal information such as contact details have also been removed.

*Submissions or parts of submissions that were determined to be outside of the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference.

*Submissions or the names of submitters relating to matters before the court or current procedural process.

The Commissioner wishes to acknowledge those who provided information to the Inquiry, including those who requested confidentiality and are not published on this site.

Content Warning: These submissions may be distressing. They may include reference to violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation and may refer to suicide or self-harming behaviours. They may contain graphic descriptions and strong language. Some narratives may be about First Nations people who have passed away. If you need support, please see contact and support.