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Public briefing

A public briefing was held on Tuesday, 18 July 2017.  

The audio broadcast of the public briefing can be accessed here.

Committee Report

The Committee’s report was tabled on 11 August 2017.  A copy of the report can be viewed here.

The transcript of the second reading debate on the Bill is available here (pages 2619-2637).

Referral

On 14 June 2017, the Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services and Minister for Corrective Services, the Hon Mark Ryan MP, introduced the Counter-Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017.

In accordance with Standing Order 131 of the Standing Rules and Orders of the Legislative Assembly, the Bill was referred to the Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee (the committee) for detailed consideration. The committee is required to report by 11 August 2017.

Call for submissions

Submissions are now closed.  Submissions can be viewed under the "Submissions" tab.

The Bill

The primary objective of the Counter-Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 (the Bill) is to amend the Public Safety Preservation Act 1986 (PSPA), the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 (PPRA) and the Terrorism (Preventative Detention) Act 2005 (TPDA) to enhance public and police officer safety and ensure police are able to respond rapidly and effectively to terrorist acts and other critical incidents which pose a serious risk to life.

Further objectives of the Bill are to enhance the operational effectiveness of surveillance device powers under the PPRA and amend the PSPA and the PPRA to provide power for police to destroy explosives. The final objective of the Bill is to repeal the Queensland Police Welfare Club Act 1970 (QPWC Act).

Inquiry timeline

Submissions:                       Thursday, 6 July 2017

Public Briefing:                    Tuesday, 18 July 2017  

Report to Parliament:           Friday, 11 August 2017