Consultation period

3 November 2025 - 12:00 am To 5 December 2025 - 11:59 pm

Discussion Paper

The Discussion Paper outlines the proposed changes.

Read the Discussion Paper:

Please read the ‘De-identification and the Privacy Act‘ guidance by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner before making a submission. You can also make a submission by emailing families@dss.gov.au. If you email your submission, please include the Email Submission Cover Sheet.

Please also be advised that the Discussion Paper includes sensitive material. It covers issues like family domestic violence, sexual violence, abuse and neglect.

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