An Act to amend the Casino Control Act 1982, the Casino Control Regulation 1999, the Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Act 1999, the Child Protection Act 1999, the Civil Proceedings Act 2011, the Coroners Act 2003, the Criminal Code, the District Court of Queensland Act 1967, the Evidence Act 1977, the Housing Act 2003, the Information Privacy Act 2009, the Integrity Act 2009, the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations Act 1991, the Land Act 1994, the Land Court Act 2000, the Magistrates Courts Act 1921, the Ombudsman Act 2001, the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002, the Police Service Administration Act 1990, the Property Law Act 2023, the Public Records Act 2023, the Right to Information Act 2009, the Second-hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 2003, the Security Providers Act 1993, the Supreme Court of Queensland Act 1991 and the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 for particular purposes, and to repeal the Brisbane Casino Agreement Act 1992The Parliament of Queensland enacts—Part 1Preliminary1Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026.2Commencement(1)The following provisions commence on the day that is 7 days after the date of assent—

(a)parts 2 to 7, 10 to 24 and 26 to 29;

(b)part 8, other than sections 49 to 52;

(c)part 9, other than sections 62 and 63.

(2)Sections 62 and 63 commence on 1 January 2027.(3)The following provisions commence on a day to be fixed by proclamation—

(a)sections 49 to 52;

(b)part 25.

Part 2Amendment of Casino Control Act 19823Act amendedThis part amends the Casino Control Act 1982. 4Amendment of s 155 (Supervision levy)Section 155(3), definition Brisbane casino—insert—Note—The Brisbane Casino Agreement Act 1992 was repealed by the Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026.5Amendment of schedule (Dictionary)(1)Schedule, definition agreement Act, paragraph (b)—omit.(2)Schedule, definition agreement Act, paragraphs (c) to (e)—renumber as paragraphs (b) to (d).Part 3Amendment of Casino Control Regulation 19996Regulation amendedThis part amends the Casino Control Regulation 1999.7Amendment of s 19 (Percentage determined for casino gross revenue—Act, s 51(4))(1)Section 19(1)(a)—omit.(2)Section 19(1)(b) to (d)—renumber as section 19(1)(a) to (c).8Amendment of s 46D (Proportion of total amount of supervision levy for casino licensee—Act, s 50B)(1)Section 46D(1) and (2)—omit, insert—(1)This section prescribes for section 50B(3) of the Act the proportion of the total levy amount for which a casino licensee is liable for a financial year.(2)The proportion of the total levy amount for which the casino licensee is liable is stated in the table, column 2 opposite the casino, the subject of the licensee’s casino licence, mentioned in column 1 of the table—(2)Section 46D(3), table, heading—omit, insert—Table—Proportion of total levy amount for each financial year(3)Section 46D(3), table, as amended—relocate to subsection (2).(4)Section 46D(3)—omit.(5)Section 46D(4), definition Brisbane Casino—omit.(6)Section 46D(4)—renumber as section 46D(3).Part 4Amendment of Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Act 19999Act amendedThis part amends the Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Act 1999.10Amendment of s 181 (Interaction with Casino Acts)(1)Section 181(3), definition Casino Acts, paragraph (b)—omit.(2)Section 181(3), definition Casino Acts—insert—

(e)Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Act 2016.

11Replacement of pt 10, hdg (Transitional provisions and repeal)Part 10, heading—omit, insert—Part 10Repeal, transitional and validation provisions12Insertion of new pt 10, div 4Part 10—insert—Division 4Transitional and validation provision for Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026200Retrospective operation of s 181 and validation of permissions and approvals(1)The amendment of section 181 by the Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026, section 10(2) (the amendment) is taken to have had effect from the beginning of 27 May 2016.(2)A permission or approval given by the State under section 181 on or after 27 May 2016 is taken to be, and always to have been, as valid and lawful as it would have been if the amendment had commenced on that day.(3)No compensation is payable by the State to any person for, or in connection with, the giving of a permission or approval under section 181 to the extent that compensation would not have been payable if the amendment had commenced on 27 May 2016.Part 5Amendment of Child Protection Act 199913Act amendedThis part amends the Child Protection Act 1999.14Amendment of s 193 (Restrictions on reporting certain court proceedings)Section 193(5)(c)—omit.15Amendment of s 194 (Publication of information identifying child victim)Section 194(2)(c)(iii)—omit.Part 6Amendment of Civil Proceedings Act 201116Act amendedThis part amends the Civil Proceedings Act 2011.17Amendment of s 90 (Enforcement warrant)(1)Section 90—insert—(2A)Also, an enforcement warrant may contain a charging order.(2)Section 90(3), ‘An’—omit, insert—In addition, an(3)Section 90(4)—omit.(4)Section 90(2A) and (3)—renumber as section 90(3) and (4). 18Insertion of new pt 19After part 18—insert—Part 19Transitional provision for Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026114Application of amended s 90Section 90, as amended by the Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026, applies in relation to an original order under section 90(1) only if the original order is made after the commencement.Part 7Amendment of Coroners Act 200319Act amendedThis part amends the Coroners Act 2003.20Amendment of s 7 (Duty to report deaths)(1)Section 7(2), ‘or (e)’—omit, insert—, (e) or (f)(2)Section 7(8)—insert—NDIS provider see the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (Cwlth), section 9.(3)Section 7(8), definition relevant service provider—insert—

(c)in relation to the death in care of a person mentioned in section 9(1)(f)—the NDIS provider, or registered NDIS provider, that was providing the services or supports mentioned in that section.

21Amendment of s 8 (Reportable death defined)Section 8(6)—omit.22Insertion of new s 8AAfter section 8—insert—8AUnnatural death definedAn unnatural death includes the death of a person who dies at any time after receiving an injury if—

(a)the injury caused the death; or

(b)both of the following apply—

(i)the injury contributed to the death;

(ii)the person would not have died if the person had not received the injury.

Examples—

•a person’s death resulting from injuries sustained by the person in a motor vehicle accident many months before the death

•a person’s death caused by a subdural haematoma not resulting from a bleeding disorder

23Amendment of s 9 (Death in care defined)(1)Section 9(1)—insert—

(f)the person—

(i)was not living in a private dwelling or an aged care facility; and

(ii)was receiving services or supports under—

(A)the program administered by the Commonwealth known as the Disability Support for Older Australians Program; or

(B)another program administered by the Commonwealth prescribed by regulation.

(2)Section 9(4), ‘and (e)’—omit, insert—, (e) and (f)(3)Section 9(5), definition NDIS Act—omit.24Amendment of s 11 (Deaths to be investigated—generally)Section 11(7)—omit, insert—(7)Despite subsection (2), only the State Coroner, a Deputy State Coroner or a coroner approved under subsection (8) may investigate the following deaths—

(a)a death in custody that is an unnatural death;

(b)a death mentioned in section 8(3)(h), other than a death in custody, that is an unnatural death.

(8)The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Chief Magistrate in consultation with the State Coroner, may approve an appointed coroner, or a local coroner, to investigate—

(a)a death mentioned in subsection (7)(a) or (b); or

(b)deaths of a type mentioned in subsection (7)(a) or (b).

25Amendment of s 12 (Not investigating or stopping investigation of particular deaths)Section 12—insert—(5)In this section—natural death means the death of a person that is not an unnatural death.26Amendment of s 45 (Coroner’s findings)(1)Section 45—insert—(5A)However, subsection (5) does not prevent the coroner from including in the findings a statement that the coroner has given, or intends to give, information to an entity under section 48.(2)Section 45(5A) and (6)—renumber as section 45(6) and (7).27Amendment of s 46 (Coroner’s comments)Section 46—insert—(4)However, subsection (3) does not prevent the coroner from including in the comments a statement that the coroner has given, or intends to give, information to an entity under section 48.28Amendment of s 47 (Coroner’s findings and comments for particular deaths)Section 47(2)—insert—

(d)for the death of a person mentioned in section 9(1)(e) or (f)—the Commissioner of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission under the NDIS Act.

29Amendment of s 54 (Access to investigation documents for other purposes)Section 54(2)(b) and (c)—omit, insert—

(b)if the coroner mentioned in paragraph (a) is not available—another coroner nominated by the State Coroner.

30Amendment of s 71 (Functions and powers of State Coroner)(1)Section 71(1)(e)—omit, insert—

(e)to be responsible, together with each Deputy State Coroner and approved coroner, for all investigations into the following deaths—

(i)a death in custody that is an unnatural death;

(ii)a death mentioned in section 8(3)(h), other than a death in custody, that is an unnatural death; and

(2) Section 71(13)—insert—approved coroner, in relation to a death mentioned in subsection (1)(e), means a coroner approved under section 11(8) to investigate the particular death or deaths of that type.31Replacement of s 86 (Delegation of duties or powers to registrar or deputy registrars)Section 86—omit, insert—86Delegation of functions of coroners to registrars or deputy registrars(1)The State Coroner may delegate the functions of a coroner, under this Act or another Act, to the following persons (each a delegate)—

(a)a registrar;

(b)an appropriately qualified deputy registrar.

(2)However, subsection (1) does not apply in relation to the following functions of a coroner—

(a)a function under section 11(7) or 11AAA(1);

(b)a function, under part 3, division 3, that is related to an inquest;

(c)a function related to the issue or execution of a search warrant under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000;Note—See section 13(4) and (5) and the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 599(1).

(d)a function under section 54AA, 54A, 54B or 91Z;

(e)another function prescribed by regulation.

(3)Before delegating a function of a coroner to a deputy registrar, the State Coroner must consult with the chief executive about the amount of work to be done by the deputy registrar under the delegation.(4)If the State Coroner delegates a function of a particular coroner to a delegate, the Acts Interpretation Act 1954, section 27A(3C), (3D), (7), (8), (10) and (10A) applies as if the delegator mentioned in those subsections were the coroner.(5)If the State Coroner delegates a function relating to the investigation of a death or suspected death to a delegate, and the delegate believes for any reason that it is inappropriate for the delegate to perform the function, the delegate must, as soon as practicable—

(a)stop performing the function; and

(b)give a coroner a written notice stating the reasons for the delegate’s belief.

(6)In this section—functions includes powers.32Amendment of s 91B (Definitions for pt 4A)(1)Section 91B, definitions chairperson and deputy chairperson—omit.(2)Section 91B—insert—chairperson means the chairperson of the board holding office under section 91K.deputy chairperson means the deputy chairperson of the board holding office under section 91M.33Amendment of s 91K (Chairperson)Section 91K(1)—omit, insert—(1)The Minister must appoint 1 of the following persons to be the chairperson of the board—

(a)the State Coroner;

(b)a Deputy State Coroner;

(c)another appropriately qualified coroner.

34Insertion of new pt 6, div 8Part 6—insert—Division 8Transitional provisions for Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026120Definition for divisionIn this division—new, in relation to a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force from the commencement.121Application of new s 11 to deaths reported before the commencementNew section 11 applies in relation to a death, whether the death was or is reported under section 7 before or after the commencement.122Existing delegations of duties or powers(1)This section applies if—

(a)before the commencement, the State Coroner or another coroner delegated a duty or power to a registrar or deputy registrar under former section 86; and

(b)immediately before the commencement, the delegation was in effect; and

(c)under new section 86, the State Coroner may delegate the duty or power to the registrar or deputy registrar.

(2)From the commencement, the delegation continues to have effect as if it had been made by the State Coroner under new section 86.(3)In this section—former section 86 means section 86 as in force from time to time before the commencement.35Amendment of sch 2 (Dictionary)Schedule 2—insert—NDIS Act means the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (Cwlth).unnatural death see section 8A.Part 8Amendment of Criminal Code36Code amendedThis part amends the Criminal Code.37Amendment of s 1 (Definitions)Section 1—insert—disaster operations see the Disaster Management Act 2003, section 15.public facility or infrastructure means any of the following, whether publicly or privately owned—

(a)a facility or infrastructure for a water or sewerage service;

(b)a facility or infrastructure for supplying energy or fuel to the public;

(c)a facility or infrastructure for a telecommunication system;

(d)roads, railways, equipment, vehicles or other infrastructure for public transport;

(e)another facility or infrastructure for a community service.

valuable metal component means a component, containing metal, of a valuable metal item. valuable metal item see section 6B.38Insertion of new s 6BAfter section 6A—insert—6BMeaning of valuable metal item(1)In this Code—valuable metal item means—

(a)a catalytic converter or diesel particulate filter; or

(b)an item containing metal used for the operation of a facility or infrastructure relating to—

(i)water or sewerage services; or

(ii)supply of energy or fuel; or

(iii)telecommunication services; or

(iv)transportation on a railway or road, on the water, or in the air; or

(c)an item containing metal that is part of, or is intended to be part of, a facility or infrastructure mentioned in paragraph (b); or

(d)an item containing metal used to manage traffic or safety—

(i)on a bikeway, footpath, railway or road; or

(ii)on the water; or

(iii)in the air; or

(e)any of the following items containing metal used for a relevant purpose—

(i)cladding, flashing, guttering or roofing;

(ii)electrical equipment;

(iii)a pipe, pole or tube;

(iv)another item prescribed by regulation.

(2)For subsection (1), definition valuable metal item, paragraph (e), an item is used for a relevant purpose if—

(a)the item is used for the operation of a facility or infrastructure relating to any of the following—

(i)exploration of natural resources;

(ii)management of public safety;

(iii)production of goods from agriculture, aquaculture, fishery, forestry, manufacturing or mining;

(iv)provision of community, education or medical services;

(v)provision of arts, recreation or sports;

(vi)provision of retail services;

(vii)storage of greenhouse gas; or

(b)the item is part of, or is intended to be part of, a facility or infrastructure mentioned in paragraph (a); or

(c)the item is used for construction and is at a construction site; or

(d)the item forms part of any premises that have never been occupied and are not abandoned.

(3)In this section—electrical equipment means any apparatus, cabling or wiring—

(a)used for controlling, generating, supplying, transforming or transmitting electricity; or

(b)operated by electricity.

used includes intended to be used.39Amendment of s 398 (Punishment of stealing)(1)Section 398, punishment in special cases, clause 2(1)(a) and (b), ‘10 penalty units’—omit, insert—20 penalty units(2)Section 398, punishment in special cases—insert—17Stealing valuable metal item or componentIf the thing stolen was a valuable metal item or a valuable metal component at the time the thing was taken or converted, the offender is liable to imprisonment for 10 years.18Stealing valuable metal item or component and disruption to public facility or infrastructureIf—

(a)the thing stolen was a valuable metal item or a valuable metal component at the time the thing was taken or converted; and

(b)the operation or use of a public facility or infrastructure is disrupted because the thing is stolen;

the offender is liable to imprisonment for 14 years.19Stealing valuable metal item or component and endangering personsIf—

(a)the thing stolen was a valuable metal item or a valuable metal component at the time the thing was taken or converted; and

(b)the life or health of a person is endangered, or is likely to be endangered, because the thing is stolen;

the offender is liable to imprisonment for 25 years.20Stealing valuable metal item or component—disastersIf the thing stolen was a valuable metal item or a valuable metal component at the time the thing was taken or converted and any of the following apply—

(a)the offence is committed in an area in which disaster operations are being undertaken under the Disaster Management Act 2003 to the extent—

(i)the operations are being undertaken during the phase mentioned in the Disaster Management Act 2003, section 4A(a)(iii); and

(ii)the operations are being undertaken in anticipation of a natural disaster;

(b)the offence is committed during a natural disaster;

(c)the offence is committed in an area that—

(i)is a declared area for a disaster situation under the Disaster Management Act 2003; or

(ii)was, immediately before the offence was committed, a declared area for a disaster situation under the Disaster Management Act 2003;

the offender is liable to imprisonment for 25 years.21Stealing telecommunication cable and disruption to public facility or infrastructureIf—

(a)the thing stolen was a cable used for telecommunication at the time the thing was taken or converted; and

(b)the operation or use of a public facility or infrastructure is disrupted because the thing is stolen;

the offender is liable to imprisonment for 14 years.22Stealing telecommunication cable and endangering personsIf—

(a)the thing stolen was a cable used for telecommunication at the time the thing was taken or converted; and

(b)the operation or use of a public facility or infrastructure is disrupted because the thing is stolen; and

(c)the life or health of a person is endangered, or is likely to be endangered, because of the disruption;

the offender is liable to imprisonment for 25 years.23Stealing telecommunication cable—disastersIf the thing stolen was a cable used for telecommunication at the time the thing was taken or converted and any of the following apply—

(a)the offence is committed in an area in which disaster operations are being undertaken under the Disaster Management Act 2003 to the extent—

(i)the operations are being undertaken during the phase mentioned in the Disaster Management Act 2003, section 4A(a)(iii); and

(ii)the operations are being undertaken in anticipation of a natural disaster;

(b)the offence is committed during a natural disaster;

(c)the offence is committed in an area that—

(i)is a declared area for a disaster situation under the Disaster Management Act 2003; or

(ii)was, immediately before the offence was committed, a declared area for a disaster situation under the Disaster Management Act 2003;

the offender is liable to imprisonment for 25 years.40Insertion of new ss 400 and 401After section 399—insert—400Attempted stealing of valuable metal item or component(1)Any person who attempts to steal a valuable metal item or a valuable metal component commits a crime and is liable to imprisonment for 7 years.(2)The Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 161Q states a circumstance of aggravation for an offence against this section.(3)An indictment charging an offence against this section with the circumstance of aggravation stated in the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 161Q may not be presented without the consent of a Crown Law Officer.401Unlawful possession of prescribed metal item(1)A person must not unlawfully possess a prescribed metal item reasonably suspected of being stolen.Maximum penalty—3 years imprisonment.(2)For subsection (1), possession of a prescribed metal item is unlawful unless it is authorised or justified or excused by law.(3)It is a defence to a charge of an offence against this section to prove the accused person had no reasonable grounds for suspecting the prescribed metal item was stolen.(4)In this section—prescribed metal item means—

(a)a catalytic converter or diesel particulate filter; or

(b)cabling or wiring.

41Amendment of s 433 (Receiving tainted property)Section 433(1), penalty, before paragraph (a)—insert—

(aa)if the property was stolen and, at the time it was stolen, the property was a valuable metal item or a valuable metal component and the offender received the property while acting as a pawnbroker or dealer in second hand goods, under a licence or otherwise—20 years imprisonment; or

(ab)if the property was stolen and, at the time it was stolen, the property was a valuable metal item or a valuable metal component—16 years imprisonment; or

42Amendment of s 444A (Killing animals with intent to steal)Section 444A(2), ‘10 penalty units’—omit, insert—20 penalty units43Amendment of s 444B (Using registered brands with criminal intention)Section 444B(2), ‘4 penalty units’—omit, insert—10 penalty units44Amendment of s 445 (Unlawfully using stock)Section 445(1), ‘4 penalty units’—omit, insert—10 penalty units45Amendment of s 446 (Suspicion of stealing stock)Section 446(1), ‘4 penalty units’—omit, insert—10 penalty units46Amendment of s 447 (Illegal branding)Section 447(1), ‘4 penalty units’—omit, insert—10 penalty units47Amendment of s 448 (Defacing brands)Section 448(1), ‘4 penalty units’—omit, insert—10 penalty units48Amendment of s 448A (Having in possession stock with defaced brand)Section 448A(1), ‘4 penalty units’—omit, insert—10 penalty units49Amendment of s 450EB (Application for stock disposal order)(1)Section 450EB—insert—(4A)The applicant must, at least 14 days before the hearing of the application, file an affidavit stating the following—

(a)each person to whom the applicant gave a copy of the application under subsection (4);

(b)each person to whom the applicant could not give a copy of the application under subsection (4) because the person could not reasonably be located.

(2)Section 450EB(4A) and (5)—renumber as section 450EB(5) and (6).50Amendment of s 450EC (Affidavit to accompany application)Section 450EC(h) and (i)—omit.51Amendment of s 450ED (When order may be made if party disputes making of order)Section 450ED(e), ‘his or her’—omit, insert—their52Amendment of s 450F (Animal valuers and valuations)(1)Section 450F(1) and (2)—omit, insert—(1)The chief executive may appoint a person as an animal valuer to determine the value of an animal for the purposes of a provision of this Code.(2)Section 450F(3)(b), from ‘qualifications,’ to ‘experience’—omit, insert—eligibility and suitability requirements(3)Section 450F(3)(c), ‘fees’—omit, insert—remuneration(4)Section 450F(3)(f), (g) and (k)—omit.(5)Section 450F(3)(l), ‘meetings of panels and’—omit, insert—the(6)Section 450F(3)(m), ‘panels’—omit, insert—animal valuers(7)Section 450F(3)(r)(ii)—omit.(8)Section 450F(3)(r)(iii)—renumber as section 450F(3)(r)(ii).(9)Section 450F(3)(h) to (s)—renumber as section 450F(3)(f) to (p).(10)Section 450F(3)—renumber as section 450F(2).53Amendment of s 468 (Injuring animals)(1)Section 468(6), definition prescribed penalty units, paragraph (a), ‘10 penalty units’—omit, insert—20 penalty units(2)Section 468(6), definition prescribed penalty units, paragraph (b), ‘8 penalty units’—omit, insert—16 penalty units54Amendment of s 469 (Wilful damage)Section 469, punishment in special cases—insert—14Valuable metal item and disruption to public facility or infrastructureIf—

(a)the property in question is a valuable metal item; and

(b)the destruction or damage disrupts the operation or use of a public facility or infrastructure;

the offender commits a crime and is liable to imprisonment for 14 years.15Valuable metal item and endangering personsIf—

(a)the property in question is a valuable metal item; and

(b)the destruction or damage endangers, or is likely to endanger, the life or health of a person;

the offender commits a crime and is liable to imprisonment for 25 years.16Valuable metal item and disastersIf the property in question is a valuable metal item and any of the following apply—

(a)the offence is committed in an area in which disaster operations are being undertaken under the Disaster Management Act 2003 to the extent—

(i)the operations are being undertaken during the phase mentioned in the Disaster Management Act 2003, section 4A(a)(iii); and

(ii)the operations are being undertaken in anticipation of a natural disaster;

(b)the offence is committed during a natural disaster;

(c)the offence is committed in an area that—

(i)is a declared area for a disaster situation under the Disaster Management Act 2003; or

(ii)was, immediately before the offence was committed, a declared area for a disaster situation under the Disaster Management Act 2003;

the offender commits a crime and is liable to imprisonment for 25 years.17Telecommunication cable and disruption to public facility or infrastructureIf—

(a)the property in question is a cable used for telecommunication; and

(b)the destruction or damage disrupts the operation or use of a public facility or infrastructure;

the offender commits a crime and is liable to imprisonment for 14 years.18Telecommunication cable and endangering personsIf—

(a)the property in question is a cable used for telecommunication; and

(b)the destruction or damage disrupts the operation or use of a public facility or infrastructure; and

(c)the life or health of a person is endangered, or is likely to be endangered, because of the disruption;

the offender commits a crime and is liable to imprisonment for 25 years.19Telecommunication cable and disastersIf the property in question is a cable used for telecommunication and any of the following apply—

(a)the offence is committed in an area in which disaster operations are being undertaken under the Disaster Management Act 2003 to the extent—

(i)the operations are being undertaken during the phase mentioned in the Disaster Management Act 2003, section 4A(a)(iii); and

(ii)the operations are being undertaken in anticipation of a natural disaster;

(b)the offence is committed during a natural disaster;

(c)the offence is committed in an area that—

(i)is a declared area for a disaster situation under the Disaster Management Act 2003; or

(ii)was, immediately before the offence was committed, a declared area for a disaster situation under the Disaster Management Act 2003;

the offender commits a crime and is liable to imprisonment for 25 years.55Amendment of s 552BB (Excluded offences)(1)Section 552BB, table, entry for section 398, column 3—insert—4The offender is liable to punishment under clauses 17 (Stealing valuable metal item or component), 18 (Stealing valuable metal item or component and disruption to public facility or infrastructure), 19 (Stealing valuable metal item or component and endangering persons), 20 (Stealing valuable metal item or component—disasters), 21 (Stealing telecommunication cable and disruption to public facility or infrastructure), 22 (Stealing telecommunication cable and endangering persons) or 23 (Stealing telecommunication cable—disasters).

(2)Section 552BB, table, entry for section 433, column 3—insert—2The offender is liable to 20 years imprisonment under section 433(1), penalty, paragraph (aa).3The offender is liable to 16 years imprisonment under section 433(1), penalty, paragraph (ab).

(3)Section 552BB, table, entry for section 469, column 3, from ‘or 7’—omit, insert—, 7 (Other things of special value), 14 (Valuable metal item and disruption to public facility or infrastructure), 15 (Valuable metal item and endangering persons), 16 (Valuable metal item and disasters), 17 (Telecommunication cable and disruption to public facility or infrastructure), 18 (Telecommunication cable and endangering persons) or 19 (Telecommunication cable and disasters).Part 9Amendment of District Court of Queensland Act 196756Act amendedThis part amends the District Court of Queensland Act 1967.57Amendment of s 14 (Retirement of judges)Section 14(2)—insert—

(c)a retired Supreme Court judge or retired District Court judge appointed as a reserve judge under section 18(1) remains a reserve judge until the judge’s appointment ends.

58Amendment of s 18 (Reserve judges)Section 18(3)(b)(i), ‘retired’—omit, insert—retired Supreme Court judge or retired59Insertion of new s 18BAfter section 18A—insert—18BDeclaration about when reserve judge enters on duties of office(1)This section applies in relation to each appointment of a person as a reserve judge under section 18, whether or not the person has previously been appointed as a reserve judge. (2)To remove any doubt, it is declared, for the Constitution of Queensland 2001, section 59(2), that the person enters on the duties of office as a reserve judge only when the person starts to undertake the duties under the person’s first engagement under section 18A after the appointment is made.60Insertion of new ss 40A and 40BAfter section 40—insert—40A Disclosure of alleged offender information to accredited media entities(1)A registrar may disclose alleged offender information to an accredited media entity.(2)The accredited media entity may use the alleged offender information only to the extent necessary to enable the entity to attend a court proceeding relating to the offence.(3)A person who gains, or has access to, alleged offender information disclosed to an accredited media entity under this section must not—

(a)intentionally disclose the name of the alleged offender to anyone, other than under this section; or

(b)recklessly disclose the name of the alleged offender to anyone.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(4)However, the person may disclose the name of the alleged offender to another person (the recipient) if—

(a)the recipient is an employee, contractor or agent of the accredited media entity; and

(b)the disclosure is necessary to enable the recipient, or another employee, contractor or agent of the accredited media entity, to attend a court proceeding relating to the offence.

(5)Also, the person may disclose the name of the alleged offender—

(a)if the name of the alleged offender is lawfully accessible to the public in connection with the offence; or

(b)in compliance with a lawful process requiring production of documents to, or giving evidence before, a court or tribunal; or

(c)to the extent the disclosure is otherwise required or permitted under an Act or law.

(6)In this section—accredited media entity means an entity listed as an accredited media entity in the Supreme Court’s media accreditation policy.alleged offender means an adult who has been charged with an offence by a police officer.alleged offender information means the following information about an alleged offender for an offence—

(a)the name of the alleged offender;

(b)the charges brought against the alleged offender for the offence;

(c)details of court proceedings for the offence, including the proposed date, location and court file number;

(d)any reference number assigned by the police service to the alleged offender in relation to the offence.

40B Protection from liability(1)This section applies if a person, acting honestly and without negligence, discloses alleged offender information to an accredited media entity under section 40A(1).(2)The person is not liable civilly, criminally or under an administrative process for disclosing the information.(3)If subsection (2) prevents civil liability attaching to a person, the liability attaches instead to the State.(4)This section does not apply to a person who is a prescribed person under the Public Sector Act 2022, section 268 to the extent the person is protected from civil liability under section 269 of that Act.61Amendment of s 61 (Criminal jurisdiction if maximum penalty more than 20 years)Section 61(2)(b), after ‘352,’—insert—398,62Amendment of s 68 (Civil jurisdiction)Section 68(2), definition monetary limit, ‘$750,000’—omit, insert—$1,500,00063Insertion of new s 153After section 152—insert—153Transitional provision for Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026(1)Section 68(2), definition monetary limit, as amended by the Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026, applies only in relation to an action, matter or proceeding started after the commencement.(2)For subsection (1), a proceeding includes the following—

(a)a proceeding mentioned in the Fair Trading Act 1989, section 50;

(b)a proceeding about a retirement village dispute under the Retirement Villages Act 1999, in relation to which section 210 of that Act applies;

(c)a proceeding relating to a road compensation order under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995, chapter 6, part 1, division 3, in relation to which section 164AE of that Act applies.

Part 10Amendment of Evidence Act 197764Act amendedThis part amends the Evidence Act 1977.65Amendment of s 103ZI (Application for leave)(1)Section 103ZI(a) to (c)—omit, insert—

(a)for a summary trial or the giving of relevant recorded evidence for the trial—must be filed with the Magistrates Court at the place at which the trial will be held, and served on each other party to the trial, at least 7 days before the trial is listed to start or evidence is to be given; or

(b)for a committal proceeding or the giving of relevant recorded evidence for the proceeding—must be filed with the Magistrates Court at the place at which the proceeding will be held, and served on each other party to the proceeding, at least 7 days before the proceeding is listed to start or evidence is to be given; or

(c)for a trial on indictment or the giving of relevant recorded evidence for the trial—must be filed with the Supreme Court or District Court, as the case requires, and served on each other party to the trial, at least 14 days before the hearing is listed to start or evidence is to be given.

(2)Section 103ZI—insert—(2)In this section—relevant recorded evidence means—

(a)evidence by a special witness given under an order or direction made or given under section 21A(2)(e); or

(b)an affected child’s evidence taken at a preliminary hearing under section 21AK.

66Amendment of s 103ZJ (Application for leave out of time)Section 103ZJ, ‘section 103ZI’—omit, insert—section 103ZI(1)67Amendment of s 103ZM (Determination of application for leave during summary trial, committal proceeding or trial)(1)Section 103ZM, heading—omit, insert—103ZM Deciding applications for leave under s 103ZH(2)Section 103ZM, from ‘In the course of’ to ‘must not’—omit, insert—The court must not, in relation to a summary trial, committal proceeding or trial on indictment,68Amendment of pt 9, hdg (Transitional and declaratory provisions)Part 9, heading, ‘and declaratory’—omit, insert—, declaratory and validating69Amendment of pt 9, div 17, hdg (Transitional provisions for the Criminal Justice Legislation (Sexual Violence and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2024)Part 9, division 17, after heading—insert—Note—See also section 184 for the meaning of originating step. 70Insertion of new pt 9, div 20Part 9—insert—Division 20Transitional and validation provisions for Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026184Meaning of originating step for div 17(1)For division 17, an originating step for a proceeding means—

(a)the arrest of the defendant in the proceeding; or

(b)the making of a complaint under the Justices Act 1886, section 42 in relation to the defendant in the proceeding; or

(c)the serving of a notice to appear on the defendant in the proceeding under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 382.

(2)This section does not affect a proceeding in relation to which division 17 was applied before the commencement of this section.185Criminal proceeding that relates wholly or partly to charge for sexual offence(1)This section applies to any of the following (a relevant action) done before the commencement of this section—

(a)an exercise or purported exercise of a court’s jurisdiction in dealing with a leave application;

(b)anything else done or purportedly done by a court or person in relation to a leave application.

(2)The rights and liabilities of all persons affected by the relevant action are the same, and are taken to have always been the same, as they would be or would have been if new section 103ZI had been in force at the time of the relevant action.(3)Subsection (2) applies for all purposes, including for the purpose of a leave application made but not decided before the commencement.(4)In this section—leave application means an application for leave under part 6B, division 2.new, in relation to a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force from the commencement.Part 11Amendment of Housing Act 200371Act amendedThis part amends the Housing Act 2003.72Amendment of s 94B (Immunity for disclosure of particular confidential information)(1)Section 94B(5), definition confidentiality provision, paragraph (e)—omit.(2)Section 94B(5), definition confidentiality provision, paragraphs (f) and (g)—renumber as paragraphs (e) and (f).Part 12Amendment of Information Privacy Act 200973Act amendedThis part amends the Information Privacy Act 2009.74Amendment of s 164 (Meaning of privacy complaint)(1)Section 164(2)(a)—omit, insert—

(a)in a document held by an excluded entity; or

(ab)in a document to which the privacy principle requirements do not apply; or

(2)Section 164(2)(ab) and (b)—renumber as section 164(2)(b) and (c).75Amendment of s 164A (Response period for privacy complaints)(1)Section 164A(4)(b)—omit.(2)Section 164A(4)(c)—renumber as section 164A(4)(b).Part 13Amendment of Integrity Act 200976Act amendedThis part amends the Integrity Act 2009.77Amendment of s 7 (Functions of integrity commissioner)(1)Section 7(1)(a), after ‘written’—insert—or oral(2)Section 7(1)—insert—

(e)another function conferred under this Act or another Act.

(3)Section 7—insert—(3)Also, the integrity commissioner may authorise the deputy integrity commissioner, an appropriately qualified integrity officer or another appropriately qualified public service officer to perform a function or exercise a power to—

(a)assist the integrity office to perform its functions as a statutory body under the Financial Accountability Act 2009; or

(b)assist the integrity office to exercise its powers as a statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982.

78Amendment of s 15 (Request for advice)(1)Section 15(1) and (2), after ‘written’—insert—or oral(2)Section 15—insert—(5A)If the advisee makes an oral request for advice under subsection (1) or (2), the integrity commissioner must make a written record of the request.(3)Section 15(5A) and (6)—renumber as section 15(6) and (7).79Amendment of s 21 (Advice)(1)Section 21(1) and (2)—omit, insert—(1)This section applies if, under section 15, a designated person, former designated person or former ministerial advisor (each an advisee) asks the integrity commissioner for advice on an integrity or ethics issue.(2)If the request is made in writing, the integrity commissioner must give the advisee advice on the issue in writing.(2A)If the request is made orally, the integrity commissioner may—

(a)give the advisee advice on the issue in the way provided under subsection (5); or

(b)decide to defer considering the request until the advisee makes the request in writing.

(2)Section 21—insert—(3A)For subsection (3)(a), the integrity commissioner—

(a)may give the advice orally if the integrity commissioner considers that, in the circumstances, it would be appropriate to give the advice orally; but

(b)otherwise, must give the advice in writing.

(3)Section 21(4), ‘However, subsection (1) does not apply’—omit, insert—Despite subsections (2) and (3), the integrity commissioner may refuse to give the advice(4)Section 21—insert—(5)If the integrity commissioner gives the advice orally, the integrity commissioner must make a written record of the advice.(6)If the integrity commissioner decides to defer consideration of the request for the advice under subsection (3)(b), the integrity commissioner must—

(a)notify the advisee orally or in writing of the decision; and

(b)if the advisee is notified of the decision orally—make a written record of the notification.

(5)Section 21(2A) to (6)—renumber as section 21(3) to (8).80Amendment of s 23 (Advice)Section 23—insert—(5)If the integrity commissioner gives the advice orally, the integrity commissioner must make a written record of the advice.81Amendment of s 25 (Definitions for division)(1)Section 25, definition relevant document, paragraph (a), ‘the request’—omit, insert—any written request(2)Section 25, definition relevant document, after paragraph (a)—insert—

(aa)any record of an oral request for advice on the ethics or integrity issue made by the integrity commissioner;

(3)Section 25, definition relevant document, paragraph (b), ‘section 15(5)’—omit, insert—section 15(4)(4)Section 25, definition relevant document, paragraph (c), ‘section 15(6)’—omit, insert—section 15(5)(5)Section 25, definition relevant document, paragraph (e), ‘the advice’—omit, insert—advice on the ethics or integrity issue(6)Section 25, definition relevant document—insert—

(f)any record of an oral advice on the ethics or integrity issue made by the integrity commissioner;

(g)any record of the notification of a decision to defer consideration of an oral request for advice on the ethics or integrity issue made by the integrity commissioner.

(7)Section 25, definition relevant document, paragraphs (aa) to (g)—renumber as paragraphs (b) to (h).82Amendment of s 34 (Definitions for division)(1)Section 34, definition relevant document—insert—

(da)any record of an oral advice on the interests issues made by the integrity commissioner;

(2)Section 34, definition relevant document, paragraph (e), ‘the advice’—omit, insert—advice on the interests issues(3)Section 34, definition relevant document, paragraphs (da) and (e)—renumber as paragraphs (e) and (f).83Amendment of s 83 (Delegation of powers)(1)Section 83, heading, ‘of powers’—omit.(2)Section 83(1), after ‘this Act’—insert—or another Act(3)Section 83(2)—omit, insert—(2)The integrity commissioner may delegate to an appropriately qualified integrity officer or another appropriately qualified public service officer the integrity commissioner’s functions under—

(a)chapter 4, other than part 4 of that chapter; or

(b)another Act.

(4)Section 83(3), definition appropriately qualified—omit.Part 14Amendment of Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations Act 199184Act amendedThis part amends the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations Act 1991.85Amendment of s 20 (Oath or affirmation of office)(1)Section 20(1), from ‘Her Majesty Queen’ to ‘Successors’—omit, insert—His Majesty King Charles the Third, His heirs and successors(2)Section 20(3), ‘Her’—omit, insert—HisPart 15Amendment of Land Act 199486Act amendedThis part amends the Land Act 1994.87Amendment of s 513 (Casino matters)Section 513(1)—insert—Note—The Brisbane Casino Agreement Act 1992 was repealed by the Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026.Part 16Amendment of Land Court Act 200088Act amendedThis part amends the Land Court Act 2000.89Amendment of s 16 (Appointment of president and other members of Land Court)Section 16(7), ‘may remain’—omit, insert—remains90Amendment of s 19 (Appointment of acting members)(1)Section 19(1), after ‘person’—insert—, including a retired judge or retired member, (2)Section 19—insert—(2A)However, if the person is a retired judge or retired member, the person’s appointment under subsection (1) must not extend beyond the day the person reaches 78 years of age.(3)Section 19(2A) to (4)—renumber as section 19(3) to (5). 91Amendment of s 42 (Retirement of members)Section 42(2)—omit, insert—(2)Despite subsection (1)—

(a)a member who, before reaching 70 years of age, starts the hearing of a proceeding remains a member until the proceeding ends; and

(b)a retired judge or retired member appointed to act as a member under section 19 remains a member until the person’s appointment as acting member ends.

92Amendment of s 46 (Retirement of judicial registrars)Section 46(2), from ‘may’ to ‘hearing’—omit, insert—remains a judicial registrar until the proceeding93Amendment of sch 2 (Dictionary)Schedule 2—insert—retired judge means a person who—

(a)has been a Supreme Court judge or District Court judge; and

(b)has not reached 78 years of age.

retired member means a person who—

(a)has been a member of the Land Court; and

(b)has not reached 78 years of age.

Part 17Amendment of Magistrates Courts Act 192194Act amendedThis part amends the Magistrates Courts Act 1921.95Insertion of new ss 3BA and 3BBAfter section 3B—insert—3BA Disclosure of alleged offender information to accredited media entities(1)A registrar of a Magistrates Court may disclose alleged offender information to an accredited media entity.(2)The accredited media entity may use the alleged offender information only to the extent necessary to enable the entity to attend a court proceeding relating to the offence.(3)A person who gains, or has access to, alleged offender information disclosed to an accredited media entity under this section must not—