Reforming the use of restrictive practices

The Queensland Government is committed to reform of Queensland’s restrictive practices authorisation framework.

A restrictive practice is any practice or intervention used to respond to the behaviour of an adult with an intellectual or cognitive disability that causes harm to the adult or others. This can include physical, chemical or mechanical restraints, restricting access, containment or seclusion.

We will continue working with people with disability, their families and carers, advocates, disability support providers, behaviour support practitioners and other stakeholders on the next steps for reform of Queensland’s restrictive practices authorisation framework.

This includes further consideration of the legal frameworks for the authorisation, review and oversight of restrictive practices across different service settings.