Information Sharing Powers and Disclosure Obligations for Education and Arts Bodies
Education and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
Topics
confidential information education professional conduct public service student privacy teacher certification ticket scalping
Introduced by: The Hon John-Paul Langbroek MP (LNP)
Links to official parliament websites
Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Department of Education can share a child's personal information with program providers or schools without consent.
Staff in education re-entry programs face fines for leaking personal information.
QCT approved teachers in education transition centres do not need blue cards.
Arts Statutory Body board members must tell the Arts Minister if they are charged with a crime or go bankrupt.
Individuals and companies face fines for scalping tickets to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
People who access criminal history checks for arts body appointments cannot disclose that information.
Library Foundation Committee members must disclose any personal interests in matters they consider.
The Non-State Schools Accreditation Board cannot delegate decisions on school accreditation or funding eligibility.