Restoring safety where you live
Victim numbers are down 9.6%*, and thousands of youth offenders have been charged with more than 30,000 offences under the landmark Adult Crime Adult Time laws.
But there’s more to be done.
Most serious crimes are committed by repeat offenders. Often while they’re on bail.
To break this cycle, the new Queensland Government is expanding Adult Crime, Adult Time by introducing automatic jail for offenders who commit a serious crime while on bail through the Breach Bail, Go to Jail and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026.
Alongside more police, and more early intervention and rehabilitation it’s part of our plan to keep making Queensland safer.
*Compared to 2024 financial year, per capita, Queensland Police Service data.
To continue making Queensland safer, the Queensland Government is:
- Delivering 2,000 new police and expanding POLAIR
- Delivering significant investment into early intervention and rehabilitation programs to break the cycle of youth crime and rehabilitate youth offenders
- Strengthening youth bail monitoring laws
- Delivering Daniel’s Law, the State’s first public child sex offender register
- Tackling knife crime through Jack’s Law, giving police enhanced wanding powers in various public places
Adult Crime, Adult Time
The Queensland Government has delivered Adult Crime, Adult Time to restore consequences for actions.
Daniel's Law
The Queensland Government has delivered Daniel’s Law, the State’s first public child sex offender register.
Intervention, rehabilitation, and initiatives
The Queensland Government is delivering intervention and rehabilitation programs to support young people.
Crime and prevention resources
The Queensland Government works with Queensland Police Service to prevent crime. As part of its Making Queensland Safer commitment, there is now permanent funding to increase police operations and resources.
Victim support services
A range of support services are available to victims of crime committed in Queensland. The option that’s right for you depends on the type of crime experienced.
Jack’s Law
The Queensland Government has made Jack’s Law permanent, enabling police to use handheld metal detectors in high-risk locations without a warrant.
Designated Business and Community Precincts
The Queensland Government is delivering new Designated Business and Community Precincts in regional Queensland to target anti-social behaviour by giving police stronger powers.