Blue Cards and Blind Spots: A Child Safety Conundrum Almost 700 notifications have resulted in a mere 39 blue card suspensions since the Queensland government's Reportable Conduct Scheme went into effect on July 1.
This statistic raises questions about the scheme's effectiveness in protecting children from harm.
At first glance, the volume of complaints – over 200 referrals to the Queensland Police Service alone – suggests a significant effort to address child safety concerns.