Criminal Code (Qld)
LegislationReferenced in 4 bills
Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018
This bill reforms mandatory reporting rules so that health practitioners can more confidently seek treatment for health conditions, including mental illness and substance abuse, without fear of being reported by their treating practitioner. It also doubles penalties and introduces imprisonment for people who falsely claim to be registered health practitioners.
Criminal Code (Non-consensual Sharing of Intimate Images) Amendment Bill 2018
This bill creates new criminal offences for sharing intimate images without consent, commonly known as 'revenge porn'. It criminalises both the actual distribution of intimate images and threats to distribute them, with penalties of up to 3 years imprisonment. Courts can also order offenders to remove or delete the images.
Penalties and Sentences (Sexual Offences) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
This bill reforms how courts sentence sexual offenders in Queensland and creates a new offence for impersonating government agencies. It implements four recommendations from the Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council to better recognise victim harm, restrict the use of 'good character' defences, and protect child victims aged 16-17.
Making Queensland Safer (Adult Crime, Adult Time) Amendment Bill 2025
This bill expands Queensland's 'Adult Crime, Adult Time' policy by adding 20 serious offences to the list of crimes for which young offenders can be sentenced as adults. It is part of the Government's Making Queensland Safer Plan and follows advice from an Expert Legal Panel. The bill also improves victim notification arrangements.