QLD Assaults and Kidnapping Threats Now Count as Reportable Workplace Safety Incidents

Strengthening Protections Against Violent Workplace Incidents Amendment Bill 2026

Opposition Bill

28 Aug 2026: The chamber is going through this bill clause by clause, and can make amendments (consideration in detail).

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occupational health physical assault recreational water safety sexual assault violent incidents workplace health and safety

Introduced by: Shannon Fentiman MP (ALP)

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Official page: progress through parliament

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The law defines a violent incident as an event that risks serious psychological harm.
This includes sexual assault or physical assault.
It also includes kidnapping or threats of assault and kidnapping.
Violent incidents are now notifiable incidents under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
Violent incidents are now notifiable incidents under the Safety in Recreational Water Activities Act 2011.