Queensland has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to improve community safety, with more than 1,000 weapons now removed from the state’s streets under Jack’s Law. This achievement reflects a focused push to prevent violence before it happens and to give Queenslanders greater confidence in their safety, whether at home or in busy public spaces like CBDs.
Since Jack’s Law was made permanent and expanded statewide in July last year, police have conducted an extensive number of wanding operations. Across Queensland, more than 127,000 scans have been carried out. These proactive efforts have led to 1,947 arrests and 3,773 charges, highlighting the tangible impact of stronger laws and enforcement.
In Far North Queensland alone, police have wanded nearly 9,700 people, resulting in the seizure of 108 weapons. Each of these seizures represents a potential act of violence prevented, an opportunity to stop harm before it occurs.
Reaching 1,032 weapons seized statewide in less than 12 months is more than just a statistic. It represents lives potentially saved and tragedies avoided. Jack’s Law is built on the principle of prevention, intervening early to stop dangerous situations from escalating and ensuring communities feel safer in their daily lives.
These outcomes are the result of deliberate action: strengthening laws, expanding police powers, and investing in frontline resources. The Queensland Police Service has grown to more than 13,000 officers, with over 1,600 new recruits sworn in within the past 18 months. This increase in capacity has enabled more proactive policing and a stronger presence in communities.
The approach is clear: prioritise safety, support law enforcement, and take a firm stance against crime. Carrying weapons in public spaces is being directly targeted, with a message that such behaviour will not be tolerated.
Ultimately, the milestone under Jack’s Law reinforces a broader commitment: Queenslanders deserve to feel safe wherever they are. With continued enforcement and support for police, the focus remains on building safer communities and preventing violence before it takes hold.
