Queensland has welcomed 155 new police officers into the force, marking the largest graduation ceremony in over three decades.
The milestone is part of the State Government’s plan to increase frontline policing and boost community safety.
The graduating class includes former law students, business owners, security personnel, and ex-police officers from New Zealand, the UK, and South Africa.
Many have already been assisting cyclone-affected communities, stepping up to help residents recover from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
This graduation is part of a broader recruitment push, with 750 recruits in training and over 2100 applications in the pipeline.
The State Government has also committed $31.1 million to increase high-visibility patrols in crime hotspots through the Making Queensland Safer Laws initiative.
The new officers will be stationed in Brisbane, Far North Queensland, Mt Isa, Townsville, Rockhampton, and Toowoomba.
With hundreds more recruits set to join the force throughout the year, the Government remains focused on enhancing law enforcement and strengthening community confidence.
Anti-discrimination law changes to be paused
The State Government will pause implementation of changes to the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, and allow further consultation and policy work.
Major changes to Queensland’s anti-discrimination laws were pushed through Parliament in the dying days of the former Miles Government and due to commence on July 1.
The pause honours an election commitment.
