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Message: [QUOTE="1910, post: 3573516, member: 8272"] When the laws commence on 3 October 2023, those accused of these sexual offences will be treated the same as individuals charged with any other offence, with details about their identity able to be published, except where it would identify or tend to lead to the identification of the complainant. Under the new laws, the defendant, their alleged victim(s) or the prosecution can apply to a Queensland court for a non-publication order. When deciding such applications, the court must consider various matters including any submissions made or views expressed by or on behalf of the alleged victim. Accredited media entities will have a right of appearance on any application and the court will take reasonable steps to notify them when an application is made. The reform brings Queensland more closely into line with all other Australian jurisdictions, other than the Northern Territory and is in direct response to a recommendation from the Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce. [/QUOTE]

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