Evidence law review
Our review
In December 2025 the Queensland Government asked us to review the scope, operation and suitability of the Evidence Act 1977 (Qld).
We have been asked to consider the need to modernise and simplify the Evidence Act 1977 (Qld) to ensure the effective administration of justice in Queensland and the protection of victims, without reducing existing rights or safeguards.
We have been asked to recommend whether reform is required to the following areas of evidence law:
- the examination, cross-examination and re-examination of witnesses
- the admissibility of statements and representations
- the hearsay rule and its exceptions
- the opinion rule and its exceptions
- the tendency and coincidence rule
- the credibility rule and its exceptions
- privileges, including client legal privilege.
Terms of reference
The terms of reference from the Attorney-General are available to download.
Project timeline
The review started in December 2025.
Our final report and recommendations are due to be provided to the Attorney-General on 1 December 2027.
More information
If you would like more information on the evidence law review, email: QLRCEvidenceReview@justice.qld.gov.au
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