Penalties for assaults on public officers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this page may contain words, names and descriptions of people who have passed away.
On 1 October 2021, we published our final report reviewing penalties for assaults on public officers, making 13 recommendations to Queensland Government.
Final report
- Final report
- Executive summary (PDF, 368.1 KB)
- List of recommendations (PDF, 297.9 KB)
- Data highlights – Final Report (PDF, 3.2 MB)
- Terms of Reference (PDF, 931.2 KB)
- Issues Paper
- Literature review – Assaults on Public Officers: A review of research evidence (PDF, 2.8 MB)
Any views expressed in this report are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Council. - Expert report – Not a one-way street (PDF, 338.2 KB)
Any views expressed in this report are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Council. - About assault, offences and mandatory sentencing (PDF, 2.5 MB)
Submissions
Submissions listed as ‘not published’ have been withheld from publication for privacy or legal reasons.
Warning to readers
This report contains subject matter that may be distressing to readers.
Material describing assaults committed on police, other emergency services personnel, corrective services officers and other public officers, including case studies drawn from sentencing remarks, and descriptions of the impact these offences can have on victims are included in this report.
If you need to talk to someone, support is available:
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Victim Assist Queensland: 1300 546 587 (business hours) or email VictimAssist@justice.qld.gov.au
You may also be able to seek advice and support from your current employer and/or employee union. Visit their websites for more information.