Child protection policy

Austrade has zero tolerance for child exploitation or abuse.

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We promote and maintain a culture that provides a safe environment for children.

Download the policy statement

Child Protection Policy – Chief Executive Officer Statement of Compliance (PDF 135KB)

Download the procedure

Austrade Child Protection Procedure (PDF 429KB, DOCX 438KB)

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As part of our commitment to preventing exploitation and abuse, we:

  • assess risk each year
  • train our staff to comply with requirements
  • adapt and carry out the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
  • publish an annual statement of compliance.

Child exploitation and abuse attracts criminal penalties under Australian legislation.

How to report exploitation or abuse

Use the child incident form to report an instance, suspicion or allegation of child exploitation and/or abuse.

Download the notification form

Austrade Child Incident Notification Form (DOCX 37KB)

Contact us

Email: workplace.support@austrade.gov.au