Communities across Far North Queensland deserve to feel safe, whether they are running a small business, gathering with family, or attending a place of worship. That’s why the Crisafulli Government has delivered strong new laws aimed at cracking down on antisemitism, extremist behaviour and illegal firearms, while strengthening protections for Queensland communities.
These landmark reforms send a clear message: hate, intimidation and criminal misuse of weapons have no place in Queensland.
Following the shocking terrorist attack at Bondi Beach and a rise in antisemitic incidents across the country, the Queensland Parliament has passed legislation introducing tough new penalties for the display and use of terrorist symbols and extremist phrases.
The reforms are designed to protect vulnerable communities and ensure that people of all faiths can practise their religion safely. Stronger protections for places of worship will help ensure Queenslanders can gather, celebrate and connect without fear of intimidation or violence.
For communities across Far North Queensland, where diversity and community spirit are central to everyday life, these protections reinforce the importance of safety, respect and inclusion.
The legislation also introduces nation-leading measures to tackle illegal firearms and weapons misuse.
This includes tougher penalties for trafficking firearms or ammunition, stronger oversight of weapons licensing, and new offences designed to crack down on dangerous criminal behaviour such as drive-by shootings.
The laws also address the growing threat of illegal and 3D-printed firearms, ensuring Queensland’s legal framework keeps pace with emerging risks.
These reforms are designed to support police and ensure criminals and extremists cannot access weapons that threaten the safety of Queensland communities.
The new laws are part of the Crisafulli Government’s broader plan to make Queensland safer by giving police stronger powers, better intelligence sharing and improved technology to detect and prevent crime.
The reforms demonstrate a clear commitment to protecting Queenslanders from hate, extremism and gun violence.
By strengthening penalties, banning extremist symbols and improving safeguards around firearms, the legislation delivers practical steps to ensure communities across the state, including those in Far North Queensland, remain safe places to live, work and worship.
Queensland’s strength has always come from its diverse communities and shared sense of belonging. These reforms help ensure that those values are protected, and that every Queenslander can feel secure in their community.
