Marine Rescue Queensland
OrganisationReferenced in 3 bills
Emergency Services Reform Amendment Bill 2023
This bill implements major reforms to Queensland's emergency services following independent reviews. It transfers the State Emergency Service and marine rescue functions from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to the Queensland Police Service, and formally establishes the State Disaster Management Group to coordinate disaster response at the highest level.
Marine Rescue Queensland Bill 2023
This bill creates Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), a unified statewide marine rescue service to replace the current fragmented system of two separate volunteer organisations. MRQ will operate under Queensland Police oversight with a clear command structure from state to local level, providing coordinated marine search and rescue, assistance, and disaster response support across Queensland's waterways.
Police Powers and Responsibilities (Making Jack’s Law Permanent) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
This bill makes Jack's Law permanent and significantly expands police powers to use hand held scanners to detect knives in public places across Queensland. It also extends counter-terrorism detention powers for 15 years, clarifies Marine Rescue Queensland's ability to receive charitable donations, and validates historical SES member appointments.