Submissions

Queensland Law Society’s 29 standing policy committees comprise over 350 volunteer committee members who contribute their expertise, knowledge and valuable time to advocating for good law for the public good. Their dedication enables QLS to develop sound and balanced submissions to government when seeking legislative and policy reform which will have a positive impact for both the legal profession and the Queensland community.

QLS values its relationship with the Queensland Government and the Opposition, and is regularly consulted on the development of policy positions and proposed legislative amendments, leading to better outcomes and responsive legislation. 

Access copies of our written submissions to governments and other stakeholders.

2022
2022-23 Pre-Budget Submission
QLS comments contributing to the Law Council's 2022-23 Pre-Budget Submission.
Review of Queensland's Anti-Discrimination Act 1991
QLS submission to the Review of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
2021
Criminal Law (Raising the Age of Responsibility) Amendment Bill 2021
QLS submission supporting the proposed amendments in the Criminal Law (Raising the Age of Responsibility) Amendment Bill 2021 to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14 years.
Public intoxication in Queensland - the need for law reform
QLS submitted that it is time Queensland law was brought into line with the other Australian jurisdictions, and public intoxication was removed from the Summary Offences Act 2005 (Qld).
Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
Queensland Law Society's feedback on the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee, Queensland Parliament's report on the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021.
2020
Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements
Feedback on the issues raised in the terms of reference to the inquiry. QLS is pleased to see the Terms of Reference acknowledge the role of climate change in the extreme bushfire season Australia experience in 2019-2020, resulting in devastating loss of life, property and wildlife, as well as environmental destruction across the nation.
2018
Closing the Gap Refresh: The Next Phase Public Discussion Paper
QLS submission on the Closing the Gap Refresh The Next Phase Public Discussion Paper.
Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Bill 2017 and related bill
QLS submission on the Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Bill 2017 and related bill, the Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2017.
Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018
QLS submission to the Economics and Governance Committee on the Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018.
2013
Native Title Respondent Funding Scheme
QLS letter in relation to the Native Title Respondent Funding Scheme.
2012
Draft National Human Rights Action Plan
QLS submission on the draft National Human Rights Action Plan.
QLS Issues for the Department of Police and Community Safety
QLS letter regarding policy issues which should be considered by the Department of Police and Community Safety in due course.
QLS Issues for the Department of Police and Community Safety
QLS letter regarding policy issues that should be considered by the Department of Police and Community Safety in due course (Letter of 30 April 2012).
Queensland Child Protection Commission of Inquiry
QLS submission to the Queensland Child Protection Commission of Inquiry.
2011
Discussion Paper on Constitutional Recognition of Indigenous Australians
QLS submission in response to the Discussion Paper on Constitutional Recognition of Indigenous Australians.
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