Information sharing powers and disclosure obligations for education and arts bodies

Education and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

Private Member's Bill

Assembly

Introduced by: John-Paul Langbroek (LNP)

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Official page: progress through parliament

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 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.

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