Jack's Law

Program / SchemeReferenced in 2 bills

Expanding Adult Crime, Adult Time and Taking a Strong Stance on Drugs and Anti-Social Behaviour Amendment Bill 2026

This bill expands the Adult Crime, Adult Time youth justice scheme to cover 12 more serious offences, replaces Queensland's drug diversion program with a stricter framework that gives offenders only one chance at diversion, and creates Designated Business and Community Precincts where police have enhanced powers to tackle anti-social behaviour.

3/3/2026· Referred to Committee· Hon L Gerber MP

Justice & RightsHealthSafety & Emergency

Police Powers and Responsibilities (Making Jack’s Law Permanent) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

This bill makes Jack's Law permanent and expands police powers to use hand held scanners to detect knives and weapons in public places across Queensland. It also extends terrorism preventative detention powers by 15 years, confirms Marine Rescue Queensland can receive charitable gifts, and validates past SES volunteer appointments.

2/4/2025· PASSED with amendment· Hon D Purdie MP

Justice & RightsSafety & Emergency