Reportable conduct scheme for transport providers

If a child is in immediate danger, phone Triple Zero (000).

From 1 July 2026, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a reporting entity under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (the Act). This requires TMR to implement systems to manage reportable conduct under the Reportable conduct scheme (RCS). The Director-General of TMR is the head of the reporting entity.

Child refers to any person under 18.

Reportable conduct is:

  • a child sexual offence
  • sexual misconduct committed in relation to, or in the presence of, a child
  • ill-treatment of a child
  • significant neglect of a child
  • physical violence committed in relation to, or in the presence of, a child
  • behaviour that causes significant emotional or psychological harm to a child.

TMR-contracted school transport services

If you provide school transport services under contract with TMR and you become aware of an allegation of child abuse or misconduct by your worker (as defined in the Act) you must report the conduct to:

You must also take immediate action to protect any child at risk:

  • Continue to use your existing complaint and incident reporting processes for responding to harm towards children.
  • Report reportable conduct through your existing TMR reporting channel.
  • Don't wait until all details about the conduct are known.
  • Don't just manage reportable conduct internally—you must also report it to TMR.
  • Continue to meet any reporting obligations to police, child protection or other authorities.

If you don't have proof or certainty before reporting the conduct, provided as much information as you can. The safety and wellbeing of children must always come first.

More information will be provided directly to TMR-contracted school service transport providers.

Transport services provided under contract to a reporting entity other than TMR

If you provide transport services specifically for children under contract to a reporting entity other than TMR and you become aware of an allegation of child abuse or misconduct by your worker (as defined in the Act) you must report the conduct to:

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