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On 11 March 2021, the Queensland Government announced a wide-ranging review into the experience of women across the criminal justice system to be undertaken by the Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce, led by Margaret McMurdo AC.

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Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce

On 11 March 2021, the Queensland Government announced a wide-ranging review into the experience of women across the criminal justice system to be undertaken by the Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce, led by Margaret McMurdo AC.

Media contacts

Justice media (07) 3738 9295

Office of Liquor and Gaming regulations (07) 3738 8556

Office of Fair Trading (07) 3738 8614

Right to information and privacy

We are committed to open government. Unless it is not in the public interest, we are committed to making it easy and quick to access information about our department.

The Palaszczuk Government is maintaining a strong stance on violent crime, directing the Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council (QSAC) to undertake a review and provide recommendations concerning how serious offenders are sentenced in Queensland.

Ministerial media statement

09 Apr 2021

Government delivers consent law reforms

The protection of women was again at the forefront of the legislative agenda of the Palaszczuk Labor Government as it delivered significant consent law reforms in Parliament today.

Ministerial media statement

25 Mar 2021

Two major appointments to Queensland’s Magistracy

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman today announced two appointments - Anthony Gett is the state’s newest Deputy Chief Magistrate, while Susan Warrington will become a Magistrate in Cairns.

Ministerial media statement

11 Mar 2021

Taskforce to examine women’s experiences in criminal justice system

The Premier has announced a wide-ranging review into the experience of women across the criminal justice system to be undertaken by the Women’s Safety and Justice taskforce, led by Margaret McMurdo AC.

11 Mar 2021

Celebrating the strength of Queensland women

The contributions and achievements of Queensland women and girls following a challenging 2020 is being celebrated and recognised by the Palaszczuk Government on International Women’s Day today.

Ministerial media statement

08 Mar 2021

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