7 November 2026

Queensland Parliament House in Brisbane, where Queensland’s new bail rules were passed in October 2026.

Queensland’s new bail rules for serious offenders take effect on 30 November

Queensland’s new bail rules for serious offenders take effect 30 November Queensland’s new bail rules for serious offenders come into force on 30 November 2026 late on 29 October 2026. It builds on the first three tranches of the Government’s

Legal & Regulation, news, Politics, States

7 November 2026

Queensland strangulation Bill: the Legislative Assembly chamber at Queensland Parliament House, Brisbane

Queensland Opposition Bill proposes new strangulation offences for domestic and coercive relationships

The Queensland strangulation Bill, introduced by the state’s Labor Opposition, would overhaul the law on strangulation and similar conduct. It would extend the law beyond domestic relationships to other coercive relationships for the first time. The Criminal Code (Non-fatal Strangulation)

Australia, Legal & Regulation, news, States

7 November 2026