The Queensland government promised to put victims first. Instead it buried a report from domestic violence survivors
Summary
The Queensland government has not released a report from a panel of domestic violence survivors that criticized police handling and recommended better oversight. The report was completed in December but remains unpublished, despite the government's promise to prioritize victims.Key Facts
- A working group of domestic violence survivors in Queensland finished a report in December 2025.
- The report strongly criticized police responses to domestic violence cases.
- It called for an independent civilian review system to handle complaints about police.
- The Queensland government promised to put victims at the center of justice policies but has not released the report.
- Queensland Police scrapped their specialist domestic violence command after the new government took office.
- Police have been given powers to issue immediate orders, causing concern among women’s advocates.
- The report highlighted inconsistent police responses, delays, and a culture of personal judgment affecting victims.
- Panel members cannot speak publicly about the report, and the government has denied requests to publish it.
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