14/01/2026
New Domestic Violence Protections For Queensland Now In Force
Police Protection Directions (PPDs) have commenced from 1 January 2026. PPDs give police greater powers to take immediate action in domestic violence situations.
If police have served you with a PPD, it's important to understand:
• what these directions mean;
• how long they last;
• the consequences of breaching them; and
• your options to have them reviewed.
Read our article in full to find out:
1. When police can issue a PPD;
2. What conditions PPDs can include;
3. What happens if you breach a PPD;
4. How to apply for a Police or Court Review; and
5. When the Court may make a Domestic Violence Order.
Our lawyers can guide you through navigating a PPD or any domestic violence matter. We offer clear legal advice with compassion, so that you don't have to face these challenges alone.
Learn how QLD's Police Protection Directions (PPDs) work, what they mean, & how to seek a review. Our experienced Domestic Violence Lawyers can offer guidance.