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Queensland's Reportable Conduct Scheme sets out how organisations must investigate and report allegations of worker misconduct involving children. We explain the key steps in a compliant investigation, the report requirements and when to appoint an external investigator.
Medibank v McClure shows how easily legal professional privilege can be lost when one investigation report serves many purposes. We explain the dominant purpose test and how organisations can protect privilege.
A guide to how Queensland's new reportable conduct scheme works, who it applies to, and how organisations must report and respond to allegations of child abuse.