The Making Queensland Safer laws are now in place, helping to restore safety to Queensland communities.
Queenslanders deserve to feel safe in their communities, their homes, and their businesses.
- The rights of victims now take priority over the rights of young criminals in sentencing.
- Young offenders can now receive adult sentences for serious crimes.
- From now on, detention for young offenders is no longer a last resort.
New laws are now in place to make Queensland safer.
The rights of victims now take priority over the rights of young criminals.
Young offenders can now receive adult sentences for serious crimes.
From now on, detention for young offenders is no longer a last resort.
And we’re keeping young people on track with new early intervention and rehabilitation programs.
To find out how these new laws will help restore safety, search Making Queensland Safer.
The laws
New laws are now in place to Make Queensland safer. These laws will deliver several reforms.
Early intervention and rehabilitation
Alongside the new laws, the government will also deliver early intervention and rehabilitation programs to put young people back on the right track.
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.
Crime and prevention resources
Preventing crime is everyone’s responsibility. The Queensland Police Service is the government’s lead agency for crime prevention in Queensland. They work with the community to reduce criminal and anti-social behaviours.
Initiatives and programs
Making Queensland Safer laws will keep young people on track with new early intervention and rehabilitation programs.