Queensland toughens domestic violence penalties and monitoring rules
Queensland is increasing penalties for breaching domestic violence orders. Electronic monitoring is also expanding.
Queensland is toughening penalties for domestic violence breaches. Police Protection Directions are orders that police can issue to offenders.
Police Protection Directions will now last three years instead of one year. Breaking a protection order now faces up to five years in jail instead of three.
Electronic ankle monitoring will expand across the state. Courts must consider using monitors as part of a domestic violence order.
Police Minister Dan Purdie said the changes help police reach victims faster. But police have been criticised for making mistakes.
They get the perpetrator and victim wrong in about one in three domestic violence cases.
Why it mattersTougher penalties aim to deter breaches of protection orders. Police will have more tools to focus on victim safety.
