The Director of Child Protection Litigation

Who is the Director of Child Protection Litigation?

The Director of Child Protection Litigation (DCPL) is an independent statutory agency within the Department of Justice portfolio, reporting directly to the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity. DCPL was established under the Director of Child Protection Litigation Act 2016 on 1 July 2016.

What is the role of the DCPL?

The main purpose of the DCPL is to represent the State of Queensland in all child protection order applications.

The DCPL will also be the applicant in other related child protection order matters including the transfer of child protection orders and proceedings to participating states and appeals from decisions about child protection orders.

The Director may also provide advice to, or appear for the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety for the following matters: adoption; family law; Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) reviews; Hague Child Abduction Convention or other matters relating to the safety, wellbeing or protection of a child. This is on a fee-for-service basis.

Where are DCPL staff located?

DCPL staff are located in Brisbane, DCPL staff travel to regional courts from Brisbane.