Sentencing sexual and domestic violence
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In May 2023 we were asked to review certain aspects of sentencing for crimes involving sexual violence and domestic and family violence in Queensland.
Further details about the review are outlined in the Terms of Reference.
In December 2024, we completed the first part of this review, focusing on the sentencing of sexual assault and rape offences.
The second part of our review, examining sentencing reforms for domestic and family violence, and it's recommendations, was finalised in February 2026.
While the government may consider and adopt some or all our recommendations, the final decisions remain at their discretion.
Final reports
The final report focusing on the first part of the review, Sentencing of sexual assault and rape: The Ripple Effect was delivered to the Attorney-General on 16 December 2024.
The second part's final report The Tangled Web: Examining domestic and family violence sentencing reforms was delivered to the Attorney-General on 27 February 2026.
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