Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington and the Crisafulli Government are delivering on their commitment to make Queensland safer, with a series of major law and order reforms passed through Parliament last week.

Among the major reforms were stronger laws targeting high-risk and dangerous driving, introducing a modernised offence framework with increased jail terms and licence disqualifications for serious and repeat offenders.

The changes also include tougher penalties for drink and drug driving, minimum fines and new enforcement powers aimed at reducing dangerous behaviour on Queensland roads.

Parliament strengthened protections for victims of domestic and family violence, with tougher penalties for repeat offenders who repeatedly breach Domestic Violence Orders (DVOs) or Police Protection Directions (PPDs). The reforms also create new offences for repeated contraventions and expand the powers available to police when issuing PPDs.

The Crisafulli Government’s Circuit Breaker Sentencing reforms have now passed, establishing a new court-ordered intensive rehabilitation program for serious youth offenders. The program will operate for up to six months in remote locations away from populated areas and serve as a final intervention before detention.

Mrs Frecklington said the reforms strengthened protections for victims, targeted dangerous offenders and ensured repeat criminals faced tougher consequences.

“We make no apologies for being tough on crime,” Deb said.

“Our communities deserve to feel safe in their homes, on our roads and in public spaces, and these reforms are designed to deliver exactly that.”

“Victims deserve to know the justice system is on their side and that repeat offenders will face serious consequences for their actions.”

“There’s still more work to do, but this has been a significant week in Parliament for victims and for community safety.”

Last week also marked National Victims of Crime Day, with the introduction of two significant Bills designed to further strengthen victims’ rights and support services across Queensland.

The reforms include a new Victims Advocate Service and the expansion of Victim Impact Statements to all indictable and summary offences that result in death or bodily harm.