Stalking Legislation - Queensland (QLD)

This page was created 5th September 2004

Chapter 33A (sections 359A to 359F) of the Criminal Code deals with the offence of stalking. "Stalking" is defined in section 359B. Under section 359E, the maximum penalty is five years imprisonment, or seven years if the stalking involves use of, or a threat to use, violence against a person or property; possession of a weapon; or contravention of, or a threat to contravene a court order. A court may also make a restraining order against the accused person (for example prohibiting contact with the victim for a stated period), if the court condsiders it desirable to do so. This can occur even if the person accused of stalking has been found not guilty.

Originally introduced in 1993, these laws were comprehensively reviewed and amended in 1999. That review identified some inadequacies with the original provisions, which have now been remedied. There are no plans for any further ammendments at this time.
(Source Rod Welford MP, Attorney General, Queensland 18th August 2004)

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