The Labor State Government says it will close a loophole allowing people to work while a Blue Card application is pending — should it win re-election — but parents are calling for all employees ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A loophole that allowed people to start working with children before their pending blue card application was finalised will be closed, ...

ALMOST 3000 Queenslanders have been deemed unsuitable for a Blue Card in the past two years, and nearly 200 attempts to overturn the decision were denied. It is understood more than 577,000 card ...

DOZENS of Blue Card holders have had their government approval to work with children revoked after they were convicted of a disqualifying offence, it has been revealed. Don't miss out on the headlines ...

Children are set to gain stronger protections as new laws come into effect, cracking down on predators in positions of trust. The reforms will expand the number of people required to hold a blue card, ...

THE STATE Government’s “no card, no start” policy will take at least 18 months to roll out as its revealed blue card requirements may be extended to more professions. Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath was ...

A 'ludicrous' new rule requiring volunteer firefighters to receive a work-with-children check could see thousands of them banned from battling blazes. Queensland volunteers will be required to lodge a ...