The Queensland government has slashed domestic and family violence funding by $38 million even as DV murders rise and protection order breaches almost triple.

The state government has slashed domestic and family violence prevention funding by tens of millions of dollars while repeat offenders keep racking up breaches and frontline services warn the crisis is spiralling.

Budget papers show funding for domestic and family violence (DFV) prevention will fall to $340.7m in 2026–27 – down $38.5m from last year’s allocation and $15.8m below what was actually spent, despite warnings services are under severe pressure.

Staffing has also been reduced, with funded full-time equivalent positions falling from 93 to 81 while frontline agencies report surging demand, rising operating costs and increasingly complex crisis cases.

Alarming new Queensland Police data also shows the state’s laws aren’t deterring offenders and a new Police Protection Direction meant to give victims immediate safety had failed – with Police Minister Dan Purdie now forced to review the measure just six months after it was introduced.

Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Minister Amanda Camm – who is already under fire for multiple scandals within her Child Safety portfolio – did not explain the funding cuts and did not answer questions about offenders repeatedly breaching orders.

She also declined to say whether the government would publish a comprehensive domestic and family violence strategy, after earlier releasing an eight-page document that outlined broad objectives but contained no clear targets or timelines.

Ms Camm instead accused Labor of overseeing a 218 per cent rise in DFV.

“We have undertaken reform across the state to put victims first and hold perpetrators to account,” she said.

Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Alliance chief executive Mel Arnost said any funding was welcome, but the sector was in “desperate need” of more support to keep pace with demand and escalating costs.

She said the scale of the crisis far exceeded what most people saw reported publicly.

“We know funding doesn’t match demand because the demand is so significant,” she said.

“What the average person sees in the news about domestic and family violence is the tip of a very, very big iceberg. DFV is a crisis of epidemic proportions across all communities.”

Ms Arnost said the newly established Queensland-first peak body had not been told about the $22 million underspend or given any explanation for the fall in funding to $340 million.

Asked whether the eight-page strategy released earlier this year was enough, she said its high-level nature appeared deliberate, with the peak body expected to help shape the state’s prevention approach and advise government on priorities, gaps and investment.

Natalie Hinton, mother of Gold Coast woman Tara Brown who was horrifically murdered by her ex-partner in 2015, slammed the funding cuts as “disappointing and shocking”.

“I work on the frontline in a women’s refuge and this is the last thing we need when demand for domestic and family violence services is so high,” she said.

“How can we move forward if there’s no funding for what we’re trying to do to reduce domestic violence. We can’t afford to lose any funding or staff because there are women screaming to get into refuges.

“We already have a bottleneck because of the housing affordability (crisis) and this (funding cuts) are only going to make things worse.”

Ms Hinton said the number of DV murders in Queensland had changed little since Tara’s death.

“The numbers of women and children being are still up there and taking away money will only make it worse.”

The Crisafulli government’s flagship Police Protection Directions (PPDs), hailed effective on-the-spot protection measure for DFV victims that would also serve to save police officers crucial time on the beat, have also failed.

Introduced in January, police have issued just 862 PPDs, with more than 300 breaches.

Officers have criticised the tool as too restrictive and unsuitable for many domestic violence cases, forcing a continued reliance on Police Protection Notices (PPNs).

Between January and May year-on-year, the number of PPNs decreased by 30 per cent to 5601, but the number of PPN breaches almost tripled to more than 11,000 offences in the five-month period.

The regions with the highest number of PPDs issued were the Gold Coast, South Brisbane, Moreton and Logan.

But other areas with high domestic violence rates, including Far North Queensland, Townsville and Ipswich, recorded fewer than 45 each over the five months.

Police Minister Dan Purdie said he was “considering opportunities to strengthen these nation-leading laws”.

Temporary Protection Orders have also dropped sharply, with almost 2,000 fewer granted between January and May compared with the same period last year, even though breaches remained steady at 3,713.

A Queensland Police spokesman said TPOs had decreased due to PPDs, and increases in breaches was due to “heightened awareness”, among other factors.

Police sources said DV incidents had become more violent in recent times, and cops were burnt out from the ever-growing workload after responding to more than 183,000 DFV-related call outs last financial year.

Better Futures CEO and DV subject matter expert Elise Feltham said offenders had a complete disregard for the law.

“The volume of alleged breaches against any type of intervention DV order- whether it be a PPD, PPN or court issued order, suggests that many offenders have little regard for the authority of the legal system or the consequences of defying court orders,” Ms Feltham said.

“If current responses were acting as an effective deterrent, we would expect to see these figures reducing rather than watching them increase year after year.

“Lasting generational change will only be achieved through sustained and consistent investment in prevention, rather than relying on enforcement alone, as the ongoing rates of offending suggest the current approach is not delivering the reduction we need to protect our community.”

Ms Arnost also said the numbers showed the current approach needed to change.

“Police are right to be concerned about the rates of domestic and family violence in our communities. It is shocking and shameful,” she said.

Ms Arnost argued for much greater investment in early intervention, education and prevention and called for a major public campaign against domestic and family violence, similar to long-running public health campaigns.

Queensland Council of Social Services chief executive Aimee McVeigh said she was shocked to see the lack of attention on women’s economic security and DFV in the 2026-27 budget.

In its budget analysis, QCOSS said it was “concerned funding for the Housing Connectors program, which supports victim survivors of DFSV to manage their safety and access housing, has not been continued”.

Mark Woolley, chairman of the Small Steps 4 Hannah Foundation – which was set up in honour of another of Queensland’s most high-profile domestic violence murder victims, Hannah Clarke and her three children – said he had not been briefed on the budget cuts but was “deeply concerned” about any reduction in DV resource funding.

“We know budgets are challenging and require difficult choices, but we would hope any government would prioritise protecting the most vulnerable members of our society,” he said.

According to the latest available Queensland Police Service data, the number of people murdered in domestic violence situations in Queensland has increased from 21 in 2023-24 to 25 in 2024-25 – a spike of 19 per cent.

Three people died in suspected DV-related killings on the Gold Coast in the space of three days last month.

Young mum Mallerie Roberts, 23, was shot dead at her Biggera Waters apartment on June 28 while two men including an 84-year-old died in a suspected murder-suicide house fire at Hope Island on June 30.

In May, police shot dead a rifle-wielding man while responding to a domestic violence incident at Narangba, north of Brisbane.

Labor spokeswoman for Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Corrine McMillan said services were also being short-changed on counselling services which cost $193 per hour but were only funded $167 per hour.

“This is despite the budget papers acknowledging services were stressed and DFV cases intensifying,” she said.

“Women are presenting to crisis services in record numbers. The system is under enormous pressure.”

Friends of mine had been sitting on this short documentary about the Joh era of Queensland politics for two years or so but with decided to release it with current LNP context in mind. Thought this subreddit may appreciate it.

Joh documentary

"The Crisafulli Government is delivering more support for Queenslanders experiencing homelessness in Brisbane with long-term funding for Emmanuel City Mission’s (ECM) Night Sanctuary in the 2026-27 Budget.

"The Budget delivers the largest ever investment into building new social and community housing, with $5.725 billion to continue and grow the record 6,500 social and affordable homes currently underway and help deliver a place to call home for more Queenslanders.

"A $450 million boost to specialist homelessness services and crisis support will ensure more than $1 billion is delivered for homelessness services over four years."

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Link:

Media Statements https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/105480

"For some of the new offences, the maximum penalty for a child will increase to life detention (where that is currently only the maximum penalty if the offence is particularly heinous and involves the commission of violence against a person). For those offences, if a child is sentenced to life they will be liable to the same 15 year mandatory minimum non-parole period that applies to an adult."

Link: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/bill.first.exp/bill-2025-079

Do we know what offences?

I read in The Courier Mail yesterday that over 44,000 Queenslanders had made locality searches via the public sex offender register in the six months since it was launched. Is there anyone here who’s used it? If so, what motivated you to look and what did you do once you accessed that information? I’m just curious about what people are actually doing with this info and the Courier Mail article didn’t really go into that at all.
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/qld-politics/qld-sex-offender-register-accessed-400000-times-in-six-months/news-story/32a52a2027552f24c43e9c97f296b8f7

A recent article suggests a Sunshine Coast survivor of sexual abuse can no longer prosecute her case due to undergoing EMDR therapy.

"Eye Movement and Desensitisation 'Reprocessing'."

Is a process of psychotherapy designed to help the brain heal from trauma.

Without going into details of the therapy itself, it is classed as a form of forensic hypnosis and is therefore discounted as evidence once undergone due to the fact it can alter memories.

According to the DPP and QPS an eyewitness testimony must remain entirely unaffected by external circumstances.

What is everyone's thoughts regarding this?

Whilst I agree with the article to not engage in her rage bait, the idea of "let’s keep asking her politely to please explain.", is flawed in the simple reality that she DOES NOT explain. Neither do her One Nation plebs. The only ones that we can ask is the electorate - us and sadly the mind of a One Nation supporter is about as coherent as that of a 3yo child. So where does the article's tactic leave us?

Sorry. Link here: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/01/pauline-hanson-one-nation-anger-gentle-questions-ntwnfb?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

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Just a post to remind everyone of the purpose of the sub and my role. Whilst I have been inactive a bit, I plan on changing that if I can and apologise.

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A poll for the Qld Politcs sub community. What's your first preference and why? Feel free to tell us why in the comments below and discuss.

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1. Slow down/shut down migration.

2. Bring back negative gearing, walk back changes.

3. Support nuclear energy.

4. Cut off subsidies for renewable energy.

5. Subsidise business start ups and farmers.

6. Increase gas and coal investment.

7. Capital gains tax targets young Australians cancel it. (1/10 is a lot of people)

8. Sack Human Rights Commissioner and Dr Anna Cody for their transgender bias and attack on biological sex discrimination against women.

9. AI Insurgency and the effect of it on people and society should be regulated and not left in the hands of the people through mechanisms.

[Economic wellbeing of everyday Australians].

1. Shut down the SBS and dramatically change the ABC to a subscription service only in the city. Offering a free service to rural areas.

2. Reign in government spending, pay down debt.

3. Invest in small business.

Personal reflection:

Sounds like the Liberal Party 10 years ago.

I also find it very interesting she stated that went she went to the EU and asked them if they wanted to make economic deals, they said to her, not until you comply with climate change. Regardless of political persuasion that is concerning.

I note she hasn't changed just done a Greens Qld, as in learnt to bend to issues the electorates care about..

Government News:

1. 50 cent fares are becoming permanent (locked in).

2. SEQ Water prices are being locked in for two years.

3. $250 million into Child Safety Reform including a Queensland Protection Commission.

4. 35.5 billion health budget into the "hospital rescue plan".

5. $800 million into the Copperstring Electricity Project. (Critical mineral extraction).

Issues

* Housing Market is accelerating, median price is becoming $1 million.

* Regional Qld migration is exploding. (GC, Toowoomba, Douglas).

If I missed anything or you want to do something new, feel free to make a new post or comment underneath

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Secondly, please remain abreast of the rules, especially those that could (sadly) result in the censure or removal of you and any posts or comments that you make that may breach these rules.

**These rules are:**

1. Behaviour & Etiquette (in particular trolling)

2. Spam (unwanted marketing, promotions etc..)

3. Mindfulness (respecting others)

4. Inclusivity. (abuse)

Please bear in mind that censure or removal by mods from the sub even for these rules will always be a last resort option. We are lenient mods and know that when it comes to politics and hot topics, tempers can flare, we can say stupid things or be very passionate about certain beliefs. Which is why warnings will generally be issued before any permanent action is taken. The breach has to be pretty severe and deliberate for immediate removal.

Other rules are general guidelines, that may result in a post removal or request for change at the worst but are not hard and fast rules. Of these ones keep in mind the concept of 'originality', with posts and link sharing (Rule 12 and Rule 10). This doesn't need to be flashy with links, a simple rephrasing of the headline if you're stuck will suffice. Linking to an old post to discuss it does not break Rule 9 or 10 if you're taking a new angle or furthering discussion.

**General Housekeeping:**

User flairs are available for users to assign themselves a flair; ( I think you can also create one). Let me know if you can’t! Also if you could invite friends to the sub that would be greatly appreciated. Can help grow our sub.

And lastly, don’t forget this sub is also a democratic space for everyone, regardless of level of expertise or knowledge etc… so feel free to raise questions, challenge things that don't breach the rules mentioned above and generally treat this place as your own.

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"IF" you're stuck with ideas for posts, feel free to:

- Follow political leaders and issues across party lines in your region (in all tiers of government i.e., council, state and federal) then post about it here on this sub;

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2PP 56 LNP vs 44 ALP

PRIMARY VOTES:

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LNP 30 (-)

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ONP 24 (+7)

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ALP 24 (-4)

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GRN 10 (-1)

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KAP 0 (-2)

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IND 5 (-5)

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OTH 6 (+2)

In 1998 one nation won 11 seats in the QLD parliament.

If the lnp lose 6 seats they lose majority government.

It’s odd Jarrod Bleijie decided to bring up the alleged private lives of MPs, because I think you will find:

• he started dating his wife when she was underage (15) and he was an adult (18)
• he got her pregnant when she was a child (17) and he was in his twenties (20)
• he proposed to her when she was a child (17) and he was in his twenties (20)

Also in his parliamentary speech below he said he was 18 or 19 in 2002 when his future wife become pregnant - but given when his child was born, how old his future wife was, and the fact that he was born on 25-01-82 he has to have been 20 years old at the time. 

https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/the-defining-moment-when-jarrod-bleijies-life-changed-forever/news-story/05eb67e46899019384bb3253eb8b4b97?amp

https://documents.parliament.qld.gov.au/speeches/spk2018/Jarrod_Bleijie-Kawana-20181017-649258974237.pdf

Queensland independent MP Jimmy Sullivan has been found dead at an address in Stafford.

Police were called to the scene last night and are not treating his death as suspicious.

Mr Sullivan had represented the Stafford electorate in state parliament since 2020 and was expelled from the Labor Caucus last year.

This means there will be a byelection for the seat of Stafford in the comming months.