Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Officers would be able to issue the 12-month protection orders from January 1, 2026, but how they investigate DFV allegations would not change.Minister for Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Amanda Camm said the first tranche of changes would also include 150 new GPS monitoring devices for high-risk offenders.And a trial of video-recorded court evidence for DFV victims in Southport, Coolangatta and Ipswich would be expanded across the state.Earlier this week, the LNP announced it would add more than a dozen offences to its “adult crime, adult time” laws – bringing the full list to 33 – and move to make permanent Jack’s Law, which enables police to use metal detectors without a warrant.The Making Queensland Safer legislation would be updated so children could be sentenced as adults for offences including rape, aggravated attempted robbery, attempted murder, arson and torture.LoadingThe Crisafulli government said the expanded list of offences followed recommendations from an expert legal panel that was established to consider further and more complex crimes.It had also consulted stakeholders from across Queensland, including youth detention workers, legal professionals and victim support groups.Opposition Leader Steven Miles called on the government to make the legal panel’s findings public.“The independent expert panel must front the justice committee, and the committee must release the panel’s full report, including consultation results, the crime data, case law, harm indexes, victim impact analysis, and the advice provided to government,” Miles said.If you or someone you know needs help or support, contact DV Connect on 1800 811 811 or 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or the Brisbane Domestic Violence Service on 07 3217 2544.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.
