Making Queensland Safer Act 2024
LegislationReferenced 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
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.
1/4/2025· PASSED· Hon D Crisafulli MP
Justice & RightsChildren & FamiliesSafety & Emergency