Established in 1968, we are Queensland’s independent law reform institution. Our purpose is a fair, modern and simple legal framework for Queensland. We contribute to this purpose through practical, innovative and just law reform recommendations.

We are currently reviewing particular defences in the Criminal Code including self-defence and provocation.

We are currently reviewing the Criminal Code offence of choking, suffocation or strangulation in a domestic setting.

Our mining lease objections review was withdrawn on 4 March 2025.