Teachers Disciplinary Committee
The Teachers Disciplinary Committee (TDC) is a disciplinary committee that is independent of the QCT.
If the QCT reasonably believes on the basis of disciplinary information received by the QCT that one or more grounds for disciplinary action exist against a relevant teacher, the QCT must refer the matter to the TDC if it considers serious disciplinary action is likely to be appropriate.
The Professional Practice & Conduct Committee (PP&C Committee) may also refer disciplinary matters to the TDC.
Role of the TDC
The QCT and the teacher to whom the proceedings relate are the parties to disciplinary proceedings before the TDC. The role of the TDC is to:
- conduct hearings and make decisions about disciplinary matters referred to it by the QCT or the PP&C Committee
- review the continuation of suspension of an approved teacher where the teacher is charged with an disqualifying offence
- authorise an investigation if it believes that further information is required to decide a disciplinary matter.
Membership of the TDC
The TDC consists of five persons nominated by the Minister for Education and Training and the Minister for the Arts. These members are:
Ms Lisa O'Neill (Chair) |
Lawyer |
Mr Stuart MacDonald |
Registered teacher |
Ms Beverley Day |
Registered teacher |
Mr Les McNamara |
Non Registered Teacher |
Ms Allanah Aitken |
Non Registered Teacher |
For disciplinary proceedings the TDC is constituted by the chairperson and two other members, one who is a registered teacher and one who is not a registered teacher.
The TDC is currently updating this page however for more information you may wish to view the following links:
For further information relating to the TDC please direct all enquiries to Ms Kath Diehm, Committee Secretariat on telephone 07 3377 4752 or by post at PO Box 389 TOOWONG, QLD 4066