March 5, 2026
The State Government has drafted legislation to target anti-social behaviour and drug offences in defined business and community precincts.
The “Designated Business and Community Precincts” concept has been included in legislation which has been introduced into State Parliament.
It will target specific areas of concern across Queensland where public order offending and antisocial behaviour have been affecting trade and public safety.
A spokesperson said the precincts would be selected “in consultation with Local Government, local police and community stakeholders”.
Submissions would open soon.
The newly defined precincts will follow a similar framework to the Safe Night Precincts which already exist in key entertainment areas across Queensland.
The State Government will also empower police to remove and immediately ban offenders engaging in disorderly, offensive, threatening or violent behaviour in key commercial areas.
Police will be able to issue 24-hour move-on directions or banning notices of up to one month for repeat or serious offenders.
Contravening these directions would be a criminal offence.
“For too long, proud regional communities across Queensland have been impacted by the wave of antisocial behaviour and this marks a critical step in delivering change,” Premier David Crisafulli said.
