The Crisafulli Government is delivering on a key election commitment and restoring safety where you live, with a new Late Night Support Service being piloted in Burleigh Heads this summer.
The new Late Night Support Service pilot program leverages part of a $1 million commitment by the Crisafulli Government to deliver community-led safety initiatives which tackle alcohol-related violence and anti-social behaviour in Burleigh.
This is just one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is restoring safety on the Gold Coast, with a new Police Beat also delivered and ongoing consultation planned with community representatives to consider any further appropriate measures to combat alcohol-related violence in the area.
The Late Night Support Service will deliver enhanced safety for the late-night weekend crowd in Burleigh Heads by offering targeted support, supervision, and first aid services – reducing the risk of harm to themselves or others.
The former Labor Government failed to properly support the growing night life economy and residents in Burleigh Heads by slashing police numbers which put young people at risk.
The Late Night Support Service will be delivered by the Gold Coast Youth Service, who provide similar services at Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise. Experienced staff will operate the service from Justins Park and provide assistance to anyone who needs to rest and recover before continuing on with their night.
Key representatives in the Southern Gold Coast community were brought together by the Crisafulli Government to review night life safety concerns in the area and identify strategies to address anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related violence – including local licensed venues and liquor accord members, the City of Gold Coast Council, and Queensland Police Service.
Key issues identified through the review included safety, transport, and additional community support requirements – particularly during peak seasonal trading periods and annual events, such as Schoolies.
Attorney-General, Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity Deb Frecklington said local consultation has been critical in understanding community concerns so the Crisafulli Government can improve public safety in Burleigh.
“The Crisafulli Government is committed to ensuring that all Queenslanders can have an enjoyable and safe night out,” the Attorney-General said.
“Our job is to listen and implement strategies that address anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related violence in the area.
“The Late Night Support Service will provide enhanced safety for local residents and tourists alike, reduce violence in the area and support a vibrant nightlife precinct.
“With the southern Gold Coast a popular tourist destination, I am really pleased that we have been able to get this new service up and running for the Christmas and New Year peak trading period, as well as for Schoolies.”
Member for Burleigh Hermann Vorster said that this new service was delivering on the Crisafulli Government’s election commitment to restore safety in Burleigh Heads, with a specific focus on looking after young people.
“The former Labor Government put young people at risk when they cut local police numbers and failed to properly support the emerging night time economy in Burleigh,” Mr Vorster said.
“This service means there will now be a place for the vulnerable to rest and recover with the care they need before safely making their way home.
“By easing pressure on frontline police, this new service will also help restore the relaxed coastal atmosphere that makes Burleigh beautiful.”
The pilot program will run between 14 November 2025 and 31 March 2026 and operate on Friday and Saturday nights between 10pm and 2am from Justins Park.
The Crisafulli Government is restoring safety where you live and rebuilding the police frontline after Labor's decade of decline, with 64 new officers graduating from the academy last night.
The officers will be stationed across Queensland to restore community safety and tackle Labor's Youth Crime Crisis.
Since the Crisafulli Government was elected to deliver a fresh start, 1,217 new constables have also been sworn in, demonstrating the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to rebuilding the frontline after record attrition rates under the former Labor Government.
Data from the Queensland Police Service shows in 11 months following election, the police frontline has increased by 453 officers.
In stark contrast, Labor grew the frontline by just 174 officers in four years, despite endless promises and photo opportunities.
While Labor closed police beats, ignored regional staffing shortfalls and failed to deliver on its own recruitment targets, the Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer with Adult Crime, Adult Time, more police, and a $147.9 million investment to equip officers with new tasers, body-worn cameras, radios, Tactical First Aid Kids and other vital equipment Labor failed to provide.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said the Crisafulli Government was delivering the fresh start Queenslanders voted for, exactly as promised.
“The Crisafulli Government is delivering on its commitment to rebuild the frontline and make Queensland safer,” Minister Purdie said.
“Under Labor, police numbers went backwards, morale was low and communities were left to fend for themselves. We’re changing that.
“Since coming to office, we’ve boosted the number of officers on the frontline, and that’s just the beginning.
“We’re investing in new recruits, new infrastructure and new resources right across the State.
“Each one of these new constables has earned the badge they’ll wear with pride, and they’ll be backed every step of the way by this Government.
“While we are seeing crime down and victim numbers down, there is much more to be done to make Queensland safer, and we remain committed to delivering the fresh start we promised.”
Commissioner of Police Steve Gollschewski congratulated the new officers and welcomed them to the Service.
“Each of our newest constables have demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and commitment throughout their training,” Commissioner Gollschewski said.
“They share a common drive to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, while upholding the values of the Service.
“As they begin their careers, I commend their dedication to building a stronger, safer Queensland and serving the communities that need them most.”
The Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer with the passing of Daniel’s Law in Parliament, delivering the State’s first public child sex offender register.
The Community Protection and Child Sex Offender Public Register, is one of the most significant reforms to child safety laws in Queensland’s history and one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is delivering for Queensland.
Daniel’s Law honours a key election commitment and will create a three-tiered disclosure scheme, empowering parents and carers to access information about convicted child sex offenders so they can better protect their children.
The Community Protection and Child Sex Offender Public Register will be available to Queenslanders from the end of this year.
The Register is the next phase of the Crisafulli Government’s Making Queensland Safer laws modelled on the successful Western Australian system and includes:
The scheme will also include three new offences to prevent the misuse of information or acts of vigilantism.
The landmark legislation honours the legacy of Sunshine Coast schoolboy Daniel Morcombe, whose abduction and murder in 2003 inspired two decades of advocacy for stronger child protection laws.
Premier David Crisafulli said the Government was delivering the fresh start Queenslanders voted for, exactly as promised.
“We are delivering Daniel’s Law and establishing Queensland’s first public child sex offender register, to arm parents with the information they need and make Queensland safer,” Premier Crisafulli said.
“This is a monumental day, not just for the Morcombe’s who have shown amazing strength in their advocacy for these laws for over a decade, but for every family in Queensland.
“Families previously had no idea if convicted predators were living on their street or even next door, but this tool will help prevent monsters from hiding in plain sight.
“While no system will ever be perfect, these new laws will help parents protect our children, who can’t protect themselves.
“We are putting the rights of victims ahead of the rights of offenders, and while we are seeing crime down and victim numbers down, there is much more to be done to make Queensland safer.”
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity Deb Frecklington said this marks a pivotal moment in the protection of children across Queensland.
“Thanks to the unwavering advocacy of the Morcombe family, we are putting in place legislation that will help keep Queensland’s children safer now and into the future," the Attorney-General said.
“This legislation delivers greater transparency and gives Queensland families the assurance that the Crisafulli Government is doing everything possible to make them safer.”
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie - a former Child Protection Detective on the Sunshine Coast - said delivering Daniel’s Law legislation would be one of the proudest moments of his career.
“Daniel’s Law will give parents something they’ve never had before: the power to know and the power to act,” Minister Purdie said.
“This is not about fear or vengeance; it’s about vigilance, protection and empowerment.
“We owe this to Daniel, to his family, and to every Queensland child who deserves to grow up safe.
“Daniel’s Law can’t erase the past, but it can help protect the future.”
Bruce and Denise Morcombe said the passing of Daniel’s Law signified a powerful tribute to their son and the cause they’ve dedicated their lives to.
“It has been more than 20 years since Daniel was taken from us, and every single day since, we’ve fought to make sure no other family goes through what we did,” Bruce and Denise Morcombe said.
“Daniel’s Law is about protecting kids, empowering parents, and shining a light on those who lurk in the dark.
“We’re incredibly proud to see Daniel’s legacy is so powerful and will keep Queensland children safe for generations to come.”
The Crisafulli Government is helping Queensland school students become informed, confident and responsible consumers, with more than $15,000 in prize money awarded to students who showcased their savvy consumer skills in this year’s Buy Smart competition.
The annual competition, run by the Office of Fair Trading, helps educate students to grow their financial capability and become more educated about scams and consumer rights.
Torquay State School was awarded the Fair Trading Commissioner’s School Champion prize for its commitment to teaching its students consumer responsibilities and financial literacy.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity Deb Frecklington congratulated the 35 students and their schools at a ceremony at Parliament House today and said she was impressed with the students’ creativity.
“Young people are growing up in a fast-moving world and how we use money has changed significantly over generations,” the Attorney-General said.
“I have been amazed with the knowledge our Buy Smart contestants have demonstrated, and they have done it using everything from podcasts and short films, to story books and games.
“It shows how young people can learn to make smart choices as consumers, whether it’s about budgeting, spotting a scam, or the importance of reading the fine print – and they can do it all in an engaging way.
“I want to congratulate each of the individual award winners and their schools for their efforts.”
For more information, visit qld.gov.au/law/fair-trading/buy-smart-competition
The Crisafulli Government has approved the next tranche of funding under the $12.5 million Scheme Supply Fund, further delivering on our election commitment to boost housing affordability and supply to deliver more Queenslanders a place to call home.
The Scheme Supply Fund is just one example of how the Crisafulli Government is resetting partnerships with councils following a decade of the former Labor Government steamrolling councils and local communities with bad planning decisions.
Councils that have been approved under the recent round of funding include:
The Scheme Supply Fund has now approved $9.6 million in funding to local councils with more funding rounds to follow.
This announcement is another building block in the Crisafulli Government’s plan to deliver more Queenslanders a place to call home – after a decade of Labor inaction - including scrapping stamp duty on new builds for first home buyers, unlocking church and charity-owned land for more community housing and empowering first homeowners to rent out rooms without facing financial penalty.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie, said the latest round of funding demonstrated the Crisafulli Government’s continued commitment to fixing Labor’s Housing Crisis by fast-tracking housing solutions and unlocking land for development.
“After housing lot approvals declined by 29 per cent under Labor, the Crisafulli Government is backing local councils to unlock more homes for Queenslanders by fast-tracking shovel ready infrastructure projects through our $2 billion Residential Activation Fund and supporting more approvals through local planning scheme reform,” Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
“This fund is helping Councils to deliver critical housing for Queenslanders by resetting planning partnerships with local governments and scrapping Labor’s red tape.
“With this funding, we’re empowering even more councils to reform their planning schemes, remove barriers to development, and ensure that housing projects can move from approval to construction faster than ever.
“This is about building the homes Queenslanders need now and into the future, and we’re on track to meet our target of one million homes by 2044.”
For more information, visit https://www.planning.qld.gov.au/planning-issues-and-interests/scheme-supply-fund.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering more rights and better support for victims of serious crimes, who can now access current updates about their cases as justice progresses through a new victims’ portal.
The portal, developed by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, is one way the Crisafulli Government is helping restore safety where you live and prioritising victims over offenders unlike the former Labor Government.
During Labor's decade of decline, victims were left in the dark and forced to navigate through the justice system without access to court proceedings and updates.
Victims of serious crimes being prosecuted by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions can register to access the new system, which is available 24/7 to securely access current information as their matter progresses through the justice system, including general information, upcoming court events, dates, times, and court outcomes.
A new and improved victim focused Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions website has also been launched to provide overall access to general information to support a victim and their family through the prosecution process.
The launch of the portal delivers on a key election commitment of the Crisafulli Government, which is delivering a fresh start after Labor put the rights of offenders over the rights of victims during their decade of decline.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity Deb Frecklington said the Crisafulli Government was delivering the fresh start Queenslanders voted for, exactly as promised.
“We’re making it easier for victims to receive information about their cases, just like we said we would before the election," the Attorney-General said.
“Along with the new website, the portal adds to existing support available to victims of serious crimes to ensure they are informed about the progress of prosecutions.
“We are prioritising victims by giving them greater flexibility and choice in receiving information relating to them.”
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions' new website is available at odpp.qld.gov.au
Victims with current matters with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions can register and login to the portal through their assigned victim liaison officer or the extended hours contact centre on 1800 845 110, available 7am–8pm, Monday to Friday.
Secure, initial registration to the portal is via a link provided by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions victim liaison service and authenticated via "Tell Us Once" using the Queensland Digital Identity (QDI) verification system or myID.
The Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer, after partnering with the Daniel Morcombe Foundation to launch Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson, ahead of Day for Daniel on Friday.
Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson is a vital initiative to empower children and help protect them from harm, through age-appropriate, livestreamed video lessons.
This year’s theme, Safe Spaces, focuses on creating safer environments for children in online and offline spaces. Video lessons designed for early years and primary school-aged children will premiere live across Australia on Day for Daniel on Friday, 31 October 2025.
It is just one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is restoring safety where you live and delivering a fresh start for Queensland.
More than 50,000 children across the country will join Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson on Friday. In 2024, more than 2 million people across the nation participated in Day for Daniel, including 8,167 schools and early learning centres.
Additionally, the Crisafulli Government is proud to have signed a three-year funding agreement with the Daniel Morcombe Foundation to provide $1.5 million for the charity to deliver Day for Daniel and Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson.
Premier David Crisafulli praised Bruce and Denise Morcombe for their unwavering commitment to child safety education.
“The Daniel Morcombe Foundation has been a beacon of hope and education for families across Australia for the past 20 years, and we are proud to stand alongside Bruce and Denise Morcombe in this important work,” Premier Crisafulli said.
“Bruce and Denise are remarkable Queenslanders who’ve turned personal tragedy into an important child safety initiative that has helped inform parents and students for more than two decades.
“Every child deserves to be safe, whether they’re at home, at school, at childcare or online.
“Last year, more than two million people participated in Day for Daniel, and more than 500,000 students watched Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson.
“These numbers reflect the incredible impact of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation’s initiatives and the growing commitment to child safety education and awareness across Australia.”
Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek encouraged schools and early childhood services across Queensland to be part of Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson 2025.
“I encourage all schools to tune in to the live stream on Friday 31 October 2025 or access the recorded lessons and resources to help spread these vital child safety messages,” Minister Langbroek said.
“The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start for Queensland and student safety is what drives all of us.
“This new investment with the Daniel Morcombe Foundation is part of the Crisafulli Government’s plan to make Queensland safer and help inform our students of the dangers lurking online.”
Minister for Child Safety Amanda Camm said the Crisafulli Government was determined to support the the Daniel Morcombe Foundation to make Queensland kids safer.
“The work of Bruce and Denise Morcombe over the past 20 years has made Queensland a safer place for kids, and I have no doubt their efforts to educate have had significant impacts on our children,” Minister Camm said.
“The Morcombe Foundation’s Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson will give kids the tools they need to help protect themselves from harm.
“The safety of Queensland kids is everyone’s business, and the Crisafulli Government will continue to support programs designed to help protect them.”
Bruce and Denise Morcombe, co-founders of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, expressed their gratitude for the continued support.
“We are deeply thankful for the Crisafulli Government’s ongoing commitment to child safety education,” Mr Morcombe said.
“Together we are creating a safer future for children across Australia.”
For more information about Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson and Day for Daniel, visit the Daniel Morcombe Foundation website www.danielmorcombe.com.au
To mark State Education Week, the Crisafulli has announced its Red Tape Reduction Plan 2025-28, to improve workplace conditions for teachers.
This follows the Crisafulli Government’s historic EBA offer reached in agreement with the QTU, with more pay, safer classrooms and better conditions. The historic agreement would see every teacher in the classroom in Queensland today on more than $100,000 by the end of the agreement.
The Queensland Teachers’ Union will ballot their members until Friday, 31 October.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering on its election commitment to restore safety where you live, with a new Kickstarter program announced today in the South Burnett.
It is one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start for Queensland after crime skyrocketed during the former Labor Government’s decade of decline.
South Burnett Community Training Centre will provide support for disengaged, homeless or at-risk youth youth aged 8-17 through the 15-month Kickstarter program, with tailored support plans, peer group activities, emotional regulation and community re-engagement sessions to help get them back on track.
The program will be delivered with Kickstarter funding as part of the Crisafulli Government’s Gold Standard Early Intervention, helping make South Burnett safer by intervening early with youth, before they become entrenched in a life of crime.
Labor’s weak laws, fewer police, and failure to invest in early intervention created a generation of serious repeat youth offenders and the Queensland Youth Crime Crisis.
The Crisafulli Government is restoring safety where you live with stronger laws, more police, and the biggest investment in rehabilitation and early intervention in Queensland history.
Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support Laura Gerber said investment in early intervention was essential to breaking the cycle of crime in this state.
“We are investing in early intervention because we know it’s a critical step to prevent young people from falling into a life of crime,” Minister Gerber said.
“These programs are crucial to giving at-risk youth the support they need to make better choices, and to re-engage them with the community, education, or employment.”
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said the Crisafulli Government was committed to turning the tide on Labor’s Youth Crime Crisis.
“It’s about stopping youth crime before it starts, and I’m thrilled that South Burnett CTC will lead the way in our region,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“Their commitment to supporting vulnerable young people and strengthening our community is second to none.
“These grant-funded initiatives are designed to teach young people that anti-social behaviour has consequences, while also offering the support they need to make better choices.
“By investing in initiatives such as Kickstarter, we can offer better pathways to success and prevent youth offending before it occurs,” she said.
The Crisafulli Government has reappointed Peter Dowling AM as an Ordinary Commissioner of the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) for a further three-year term, as it delivers ongoing stability and certainty for the integrity watchdog.
Mr Dowling’s reappointment as one of the CCC’s three Ordinary Commissioners is until 24 August 2028 and received the bipartisan support of the Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee.
It follows the reappointment of CCC Chairperson Bruce Barbour and CEO Jen O’Farrell in May 2025.
Before being appointed to the CCC in November 2022 as an Ordinary Commissioner, Mr Dowling was a partner at Ernst Young and has more than 25 years’ experience as a non-executive company director on government and private boards, including in the finance, insurance, health, education, electricity, and mining sectors.
He has served as an independent audit and risk committee member covering local, state, and federal government, and private sector entities. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2007 for services to accountancy and the community.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity Deb Frecklington congratulated Mr Dowling on his re-appointment.
“Mr Dowling brings extensive board experience and an impressive breadth of professional skills to this role, which is why I had no hesitation in reappointing him for a further term,” the Attorney-General said.
“I would like to particularly acknowledge the contribution he has made to setting the strategic direction of the Commission and to the extensive reform programs currently underway.
“The Crisafulli Government treats the work of the CCC with the utmost importance and Mr Dowling’s reappointment will provide further stability to the stewardship of the State’s anti-corruption body.”
