Sentencing sexual and domestic violence
The Council gives advice to the Queensland Attorney-General on sentencing matters when asked.
We have been asked to review some aspects of sexual and domestic violence sentencing in Queensland. The Terms of Reference explains this in more detail.
We will tell the government if we think changes should be made and how to make these changes.
The government may agree with us and make these changes, or the government may not agree with us, and not make any changes.
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Key dates
We recently completed our review on sentencing of sexual violence.
Our final report into sentencing of sexual violence was delivered to the Attorney-General on 16 December 2024.
We are now reviewing the aggravating factor for domestic violence offences and will deliver a final report to the Attorney-General by 30 December 2025.
Next steps
Domestic violence as an aggravating factor review:
A Consultation Paper on the aggravating factor for domestic and family violence offences is due to be released in early 2025.
Sentencing sexual violence review:
This review has finished.
Our consultation paper, background paper and public submissions are available to read.
Preliminary submissions
Submissions listed as ‘not published’ have been withheld from publication because they are confidential or for other privacy or legal reasons.
Content warning
This content has information about sexual violence offences that readers may find distressing. If this raises any issues for you and you need to talk to someone, help is available:
- Lifeline Australia (24 Hours): 13 11 14
- 1800RESPECT (24 Hours): 1800 737 732
- DV Connect (Womensline) (24 Hours): 1800 811 811
- DV Connect (Mensline) (9.00am–midnight): 1800 600 636
- Sexual Assault Helpline (7.30 am–11.30 pm): 1800 010 120
- 13YARN Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Support (24 Hours): 13 92 76
- Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
- Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
- Victim Assist Queensland: 1300 546 587 (business hours) or email VictimAssist@justice.qld.gov.au