Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies

Criminal Law (Coercive Control and Affirmative Consent) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023

This bill makes coercive control a criminal offence in Queensland and introduces an affirmative model of consent for sexual offences. It implements recommendations from the Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce to better protect victims of domestic, family and sexual violence, while also reforming how courts handle bail, sentencing and evidence in these cases.