Advice to government

We advise the government on sentencing matters, when requested. This research involves reviewing matters about sentencing, consultation with key stakeholders and the general public to obtain their views on the issue, and publishing a final report.

Legislative models to increase sentencing severity

We have been asked to review legislative models which may be adopted in Queensland to ensure adult offenders are held more accountable for their offending.

Sexual and domestic violence offences

We released our report on the sentencing of sexual violence in December 2024 and made 28 recommendations to the Queensland Government.

We released our report on domestic and family violence sentencing reforms in February 2026 and made two recommendations, 12 findings and seven observations.

Serious violent offences scheme review

We released our final report on 9 June 2022 and made 26 recommendations to Queensland Government.

Penalties for assaults on public officers

We released our final report in October 2020 and made 13 recommendations to Queensland Government.

Intermediate sentencing options and parole

We released our final report in August 2019 and made 74 recommendations to Queensland Government.

Sentencing of child homicide offences

We released our final report in October 2018 and made eight recommendations to Queensland Government.

Classification of child exploitation materials for sentencing purposes

We released our final report in July 2017 and made 16 recommendations to Queensland Government.