Attorney-General for the State of Queensland v HGD (No 2) [2025] QSC 153
SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND
CITATION: Attorney-General for the State of Queensland v HGD (No 2)
[2025] QSC 153
PARTIES: ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE STATE OF
QUEENSLAND
(Applicant)
v
HGD
(Respondent)
FILE NO/S: 1363/2020
DIVISION: Trial Division
PROCEEDING: Application pursuant to s 22 of the Dangerous Prisoners
(Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld).
ORIGINATING
COURT:
Supreme Court at Brisbane
DELIVERED ON: 26 June 2025
DELIVERED AT: Brisbane
HEARING DATE: 16 June 2025
JUDGE: Smith J
ORDER: 1. I find on the balance of probabilities that the
Respondent contravened a requirement of the
Supervision Order made on 15 June 2023.
2. Pursuant to section 22(7) of the Dangerous Prisoners
(Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld) I find that the
Respondent has satisfied the court of the balance of
probabilities that adequate protection of the
community can despite the contravention of the
existing order be ensured by an amended Supervision
Order.
3. I order the respondent be released from prison on the
conditions set out in Annexure A.
CATCHWORDS: CRIMINAL LAW – SENTENCE - SENTENCING ORDERS
– ORDERS AND DECLARATIONS RELATING TO
SERIOUS OR VIOLENT OFFENDERS OR DANGEROUS
SEXUAL OFFENDERS – GENERALLY – where the
respondent breached a supervision order – where the
respondent has commence anti-libidinal medication – where
this has reduced the risk of reoffending – where there are
difficulties finding suitable accommodation – whether the
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respondent has discharged the onus under section 22(7) of the
Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld)
HUMAN RIGHTS – HUMAN RIGHT TO LIBERTY AND
NOT TO BE SUBJECTED TO ARBITRARY ARREST AND
DETENTION – whether these rights are relevant to the
decision to make a supervision or continuing detention order
Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld) ss 3,
13, 22
Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) ss 29, 30, 48
Attorney-General v Francis [2006] QCA 324; [2007] 1 Qd R
396, applied
Attorney-General v Grant (No 2) [2022] QSC 252; (2022) 12
QR 357 applied
Attorney-General v Guy [2017] QSC 105, considered
Attorney-General for the State of Queensland v HGD [2020]
QSC 295, considered
Van de Wetering v Attorney-General [2024] QCA 222, cited
COUNSEL: B Mumford for the Attorney General
S Hamlyn-Harris for the respondent.
SOLICITORS: Crown Solicitor for the Attorney General
Cridland & Hua Lawyers for the respondent.
Introduction
[1] The Attorney General applies pursuant to s 22(2)(a) of the Dangerous Prisoners
(Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld) (“DPSOA”) for an order that the court rescind the
supervision order of Cooper J made on 15 June 2023 and order the respondent be
detained in custody for an indefinite term for control, care or treatment.
[2] There is no dispute that the respondent is a “serious danger to the community”1 in the
absence of a Division 3 order. There is also no dispute that the respondent breached
the supervision order. He pleaded guilty to the breach in the Magistrates Court on 5
March 2024 and was convicted and fined $650.2 I find that the contravention has been
proved on the balance of probabilities.
[3] For the reasons which follow, I am satisfied that the respondent has proved on the
balance of probabilities that adequate protection of the community can, despite the
contravention, be ensured by an amended supervision order as set out in Annexure A.
Background
[4] The respondent was born on 5 March 1979. He is presently 46 years old. He suffers
from an intellectual disability. On 28 September 2020, a guardianship order was made
1 s 13 DPSOA.
2 Affidavit of Ryan Robinson filed 7 March 2024; affidavit of Simon Richards filed 18 June 2024.
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for him. On 8 June 2023, this order was changed to appoint the Public Guardian for
his personal matters including accommodation, NDIS and legal matters.3
[5] The following details his relevant criminal history4:
(a) On 28 November 1997, the respondent was sentenced to four and a half years
imprisonment with respect to the offence of rape and three years’ imprisonment
with respect to assault occasioning bodily harm whilst armed in company, to
be served concurrently. Parole eligibility was set after 18 months
imprisonment. At the time of the offence, the respondent was 18 years of age.
The victim was 15 years old and intellectually impaired. The offending was
committed in the presence of an 11-year-old. The offending included the use
of a hot cigarette lighter as a form of threat that the victim would not complain.
(b) On 28 February 2006, the respondent was sentenced to six years imprisonment
with respect to procuring an intellectually impaired person to commit an
indecent act and eight years imprisonment in respect of indecent dealing with
an intellectually impaired person and incest, to be served concurrently. A
presentence custody declaration of 386 days was made with parole eligibility
after serving two years and nine months. At this time, the respondent was 25
years old and the intellectually impaired victim was 21.
(c) On 16 December 2016, the respondent was dealt with for sexual assaults
committed on 11 October 2014. He received three years imprisonment with a
parole eligibility date as at 27 February 2017. The respondent was 35 years old.
He was drunk and went into the adult female victim’s shop pretending to need
the toilet. He then exposed himself in front of her. She went to a back room,
trying to eat her lunch. The respondent’s fly was still undone. Instead of
leaving, the respondent jumped on top of her and straddled her, pushing her
face first into the mattress so she couldn’t scream. He groped and squeezed her
body and simulated intercourse as he tried to pull down her jeans. She was
fighting against him. He was rubbing his fingers between her buttocks and
eventually she cried out for help. He pulled out his penis wanting her to take it.
She continued screaming and finally the respondent left. The victim thought
she was going to be raped and it was very frightening.
(d) On 13 July 2017, the respondent pleaded guilty to one charge of indecent
treatment of a child under 16 under 12. On 7 November 2015, when the
respondent was 36, he was at Southbank parklands. The victim was nine years
of age. She was swimming in the Southbank pool. He swam up to her and
tickled her on the vagina before swimming away. He was on bail for other
sexual assault offences at the time of this offending. Judge Farr commented
that the offending was serious, brazen and in public. He noted that he was on
bail for sex offences at the time which was an aggravating feature. He noted
the respondent suffered from some intellectual problems and had a serious
alcohol problem. He received six months imprisonment which was ordered to
be served cumulatively with a parole eligibility date set as at 13 July 2017.
3 Affidavit of Amanda Mclean filed 17 September 2024.
4 His Queensland criminal history is in the affidavit of Denise Chester filed 21 March 2024. The details
are obtained from the judgment of Williams J in Attorney General v HGD [2020] QSC 295.
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[6] On 25 September 2020, Williams J ordered the respondent to be the subject of a
continuing detention order.5 This order was affirmed by Kelly J on 30 May 2022.
[7] On 12 July 2023, the respondent was released on a supervision order for five years
by Cooper J. Requirement 6 of this order provided:
“A corrective services officer will supervise you until the order is
finished. This means you must obey any direction that a corrective
services officer gives you about:
(a) where you are allowed to live;
(b) rehabilitation care or treatment programs; and
(c) using drugs and alcohol.
(d) Who you may and may not have contact with; and
(e) anything else, except for instructions that mean you will break the
rules in this supervision order.”
[8] On 22 February 2024, Queensland Corrective Services (“QCS”) received information
from the Queensland Police Service (“QPS”) that the respondent had been regularly
calling a medical centre and making inappropriate remarks to female staff members
including “I want to cum on your pussy”. It was thought by the staff member that the
respondent was masturbating whilst making this call.
[9] On 29 February 2024, the QPS extracted data from the respondent’s mobile phone
and discovered he had called the medical centre on 23 separate days between 4
December 2023 and 2 February 2024. He erased his call history from his mobile
phone. The respondent later admitted to a psychologist that he made the calls and was
masturbating when he made them.
[10] As a result of the contravention, on 7 March 2024 the Attorney made an application
for an order that the respondent be detained in custody. On 7 March 2024, Bradley
J ordered that the respondent be detained and he has been in custody now for 15
months.
[11] The matter first came on for final hearing before Freeburn J on 19 August 2024 and
was adjourned so that the anti-libidinal medication and accommodation issues could
be resolved.
[12] The matter came back on before this court for hearing on 16 June 2025 and judgment
was reserved.
Psychiatric/psychological evidence
Dr Arthur
[13] Dr Ken Arthur has provided a report dated 31 May 2024. It was noted:
(a) The respondent minimised his level of sexual interest relating to specific
women in the community or the presence of sexual fantasies and engaged in
5 Attorney General v HGD [2020] QSC 295.
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significant externalisation of blame. He under reported the amount of times he
called the medical centre and could not explain why he did it.6
(b) He attributed his escalating levels of sexual preoccupation to QCS’ failure in
providing him with access to sex workers and accused his NDIS supports of
being lazy and inattentive in allowing him to interact with women in the
community and not monitoring his phone calls. He attributed his behaviour to
boredom.7
(c) He fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for a mild to moderate intellectual disability,
Substance Use Disorder in remission and most likely a Paraphilic Disorder not
otherwise specified with features of exhibitionism and voyeurism. He also
fulfilled the criteria for Anti-social Personality Disorder.8
(d) He considered the respondent’s unmodified risk of committing a further sexual
offence to be high or well above average. Critical factors included high levels
of sexual preoccupation and the presence of an intellectual impairment related
to an impaired capacity for self-regulation, lack of consequential thinking and
impulsivity.9
(e) He remained a relatively young man with an excessive sex drive. He was an
unreliable historian as regards his sexual activity. He remained prone to
aberrant sexual behaviour in the absence of intoxication.10
(f) There is no clear pattern of a single paraphilic disorder. The doctor believed
his offences represented the indiscriminate expression of a pathologically
elevated level of sexual preoccupation.11
(g) He would most likely engage in opportunistic and impulsive offending even in
the absence of intoxication. It appears this prediction had been borne out. It
appears the only factor relevant to his most recent inappropriate behaviour
relates to sexual frustration.12
(h) The respondent continued to have unmet treatment needs in regard to his sexual
offending particularly in relation to self-awareness, sexual preoccupation,
denial of sexual fantasy life and capacity for self-regulation.13
(i) Despite a high level of scaffolding and ongoing psychological therapy, he has
shown himself incapable of utilising these supports to manage his risk factors.
It is possible this reflects both his intellectual disability and his anti-social
personality structure.14
(j) The respondent will continue to struggle with sexual preoccupation if released
to the community with a high risk of further sexual acting out. On this basis,
6 Report dated 31 May 2024 - paragraph 124
7 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraph 125
8 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraph 127
9 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraphs 142 - 143
10 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraph 144
11 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraph 145
12 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraph 146
13 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraph 147
14 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraph 148
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the use of anti-libidinal medication should be considered as a matter of
urgency.15
(k) In his opinion the respondent could give informed consent if provided
sufficient education and adequate time to process this information.16
(l) Whilst alternative medication such as SSRI anti-depressants may have some
modest effect in reducing libido and treating impulsivity, these agents are no
substitute for drugs that lower testosterone.17
(m) Without medical treatment it is highly likely that the respondent will continue
to experience high levels of sexual preoccupation and frustration, leading to
acting out behaviours.18
(n) Should the court see fit to release the respondent to supervision, he should
return to supported independent living with 24 hour supports, no unsupervised
community access and a stage one curfew. He should continue with
psychological therapy with Dr Hatzipetrou.19
(o) His sexual preoccupation needs to be addressed. While it may be beneficial for
him to access sex workers, this is a nuanced issue which needs to be discussed
in detail with Dr Hatzipetrou.20
(p) At the current time, the respondent’s interactions with women in the
community need to be carefully monitored given his propensity to sexualise
even casual contacts.21
(q) Given the indiscriminate nature of his sexual offences, it would be prudent to
limit his contact with children and ensure there is no unsupervised access with
children under the age of 16 or vulnerable adult females.22
(r) Whilst strict application of a supervision order would reduce his risk of a
further contact sexual offence to moderately low (by the use of stage one
curfew and no unsupervised community access), the order is limited in its
ability to reduce the risk of non-contact offences.23
(s) He should abstain from all drugs of abuse.24
[14] After the matter came on for hearing before Freeburn J on 19 August 2024, anti-
libidinal medication treatment has commenced and it is fair to say that the opinion of
Dr Arthur was revised.
[15] Dr Arthur in his report dated 2 June 2025 noted:
(a) It is encouraging the respondent has commenced Zoladex monthly injections.
He appears to be tolerating this medication reasonably well with few minor
15 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraph 149
16 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraph 151
17 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraph 153
18 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraph 154
19 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraph 155
20 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraph 156
21 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraph 157
22 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraph 158
23 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraph 159
24 Report dated 31 May 2024 – paragraph 160
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side effects. His testosterone levels are consistent with compliance. He reports
a significant reduction in his levels of sexual preoccupation and sexual activity,
which is consistent with the effects of this drug.25
(b) The respondent reports an improvement in his mental state since commencing
the medication, although he has not resumed work following a transfer from
secure to residential.26
(c) It appears there are ongoing difficulties finding appropriate accommodation.
The main issue appears to be proximity to children. There is also concern about
contact with females or female staff in shared housing accommodation.27
(d) His interactions with women in the community should be carefully
monitored.28
(e) Given the nature of his sexual offences, it would be prudent to limit his contact
with children and ensure there is no unsupervised access to children under the
age of 16 or vulnerable adult females.29
(f) While it is unlikely he suffers from paedophilia, his sexual offending has been
indiscriminate and involved children.30
(g) It is possible that due to (reported) reductions in sexual preoccupation and
arousal the risk of further sexual offending has been reduced, although this has
yet to be tested in a community setting.31
(h) If he is released to supported independent living arrangements with 24-hour
interpersonal support along with supported access to the community, the risk
of a contact offence against children would be low.32
(i) Although it is still Dr Arthur’s recommendation that the respondent not be
placed in housing with vulnerable females or children in adjoining houses or
regular line of sight, refusing accommodation simply because there are children
in the general vicinity may no longer be indicated.33
(j) If the court sees fit to release him to supervision, Dr Arthur believes the
conditions of the previous supervision order are sufficient to adequately
manage his risk. He should remain on anti-libidinal medication with regular
psychiatric reviews and continue with psychiatric/psychological interventions
targeting risk factors for sexual recidivism.34
[16] In his evidence before me, Dr Arthur:
(a) Confirmed that studies show that the use of Zoladex reduces sexual recidivism.
(b) A closely monitored supervision order in this case would be appropriate.
25 Report dated 2 June 2025 – paragraph 20
26 Report dated 2 June 2025 – paragraph 21
27 Report dated 2 June 2025 – paragraph 22
28 Report dated 2 June 2025 – paragraph 23
29 Report dated 2 June 2025 – paragraph 23
30 Report dated 2 June 2025 – paragraph 23
31 Report dated 2 June 2025 – paragraph 24
32 Report dated 2 June 2025 – paragraph 25
33 Report dated 2 June 2025 – paragraph 26
34 Report dated 2 June 2025 – paragraph 27
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(c) He should not live next door to children or be a near a regular path which
children use. He needs to continue on the Zoladex.
(d) He should not reside at the Wacol precinct because of his support needs and
the potential access to pornography.
(e) His testosterone levels are consistent with a level of castration.
(f) Anti-libidinal medication does not manage all risk but reduces sexual pre-
occupation and arousal. He would need to continue the treatment with Dr
Hatzipetrou.
Dr McVie
[17] Dr Ness McVie, in her report dated 16 July 2024, provides the following information:
(a) The respondent has a full-scale IQ of 59 and meets the criteria for a diagnosis
of mild intellectual disability.35
(b) He is under the care of the public guardian and was, from July 2023 to February
2024, supported in the community by NDIS and living in shared
accommodation.36
(c) He meets the criteria for anti-social personality disorder and substance use
disorder (alcohol and cannabis). He does report intermittent use of other drugs
including amphetamine, with his last offence in 2015 being attributed to ice or
methylamphetamine use.37
(d) He does not appear to have any major mental illness or mood disorder. He may
have a paraphilia, with repeated behaviours consisted with exhibitionism in
custody in 2020. The paraphilia, paedophilia, is a further possibility. He does
not, however, have a clear pattern of offending behaviour against children as
an adult. Other factors lead into his offending including his intellectual
disability, his substance use, use of pornography, and a high sex drive.38
(e) Assessment, actuarial and structured clinical, indicate the respondent presents
a high risk of reoffending sexually if released from custody without a
supervision order.39
(f) He has progressed well in therapy with Dr Hatzipetrou. He was managed well
in the seven months he was in the community in supported accommodation.
The therapy needs to be continued to maintain this improvement. Though he
could have potentially been charged with a new non-contact sexual offence,
this did not occur.40
(g) He did appear to increasingly struggle with sexual preoccupation and unmet
sexual needs. His treating psychologist identified institutionalisation and
difficulties in managing his responses to particularly adult females he came
into contact with, in the community.41
35 Report dated 16 July 2024 – page 22, L1035
36 Report dated 16 July 2024 – page 22, L1039
37 Report dated 16 July 2024 – page 22, L1043
38 Report dated 16 July 2024 – page 23, L1047
39 Report dated 16 July 2024 – page 23, L1058
40 Report dated 16 July 2024 – page 23, L1061
41 Report dated 16 July 2024 – page 23, L1068
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(h) Prior to July 2023, he never had structured supports in place in the community
to assist him to develop a prosocial lifestyle.42
(i) Dr McVie supported his being released again on a supervision order with
conditions preventing unsupervised access to children under 16, including:
(i) Guardianship;
(ii) Supported housing with 24-hour NDIS supports;
(iii) A NDIS support worker (male, at least initially) to facilitate community
access;
(iv) Abstinence from alcohol and illicit substances;
(v) Weekly or fortnightly therapy with his treating psychologist; and
(vi) Restricting his access to pornography.43
(j) Dr McVie would not support his being placed in accommodation directly next
door to where children reside. He does not appear to have any specific
identified paedophilic interest and could be accommodated in areas where
children visit, pass through or play.44
(k) Dr McVie notes he has asked for increased NDIS supports and the psychologist
has identified his need for more prosocial and structured activities.45
(l) He may benefit from an SSRI type antidepressant medication. Dr McVie
strongly recommended he be referred to a psychiatrist for assessment of anti-
libidinal therapy.46
(m) His sessions with his treating psychologist should be resumed weekly or
fortnightly.47
(n) He does have significant intellectual impairment and there needs to be
continuity of support, therapy and ongoing reinforcement of positive
behaviours and attitudes.48
(o) Consideration could be given to his attendance at an appropriate brothel, but
this would depend on the progress in therapy and guided by the advice of his
treating psychologist.49
[18] Dr McVie, in her addendum report dated 2 June 2025 reports:
(a) The respondent has now commenced on anti-libidinal therapy with promising
early results. He had previously progressed well in therapy with Dr
Hatzipetrou. Though he appeared to progress in the seven months he was
managed in the community, it was noted he increasingly struggled with sexual
42 Report dated 16 July 2024 – page 23, L1072
43 Report dated 16 July 2024 – page 23, L1075 - 1085
44 Report dated 16 July 2024 – page 23, L1087
45 Report dated 16 July 2024 – page 23, L1092
46 Report dated 16 July 2024 – page 24, L1097
47 Report dated 16 July 2024 – page 24, L1103
48 Report dated 16 July 2024 – page 24, L1106
49 Report dated 16 July 2024 – page 24, L1111
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preoccupation and unmet sexual needs. Ultimately, this lead to his
contravention and return to custody.50
(b) The psychologist identified institutionalisation and difficulties in managing his
responses to others, particularly adult females.51
(c) Prior to July 2023, he had never previously had structured supports in place in
the community to assist him to develop a prosocial lifestyle.52
(d) Dr McVie would support his again being released again to the supervision order
with the conditions:
• No unsupervised access to children under 16.
• Guardianship.
• Supported housing with 24-hour NDIS supports.
• To reside with males only.
• A male NDIS support person to facilitate community access.
• Abstinence from alcohol and illicit substances.
• To continue in weekly or fortnightly therapy with his treating psychologist
Dr Hatzipetrou.
• Continuation of his injectable anti-libidinal Zolodex supervised by Dr
Lenardon with monitoring of side effects.
• Access to pornography should be restricted and monitored.53
(e) Finding accommodation has been a limiting factor. Dr McVie considered he
should not be placed in accommodation directly next door to where children
reside, though he could be accommodated in areas which are near places where
children visit, pass through or play.54
[19] In evidence, Dr McVie said:
(a) He should reside with males only.
(b) A closely monitored supervision order would reduce the risk of reoffending,
provided he continues to take the medication.
(c) There is no clear evidence he suffers from a paedophilic disorder.
(d) The offence involving the child occurred when intoxicated.
(e) There needs to be a no substance use condition.
(f) The Wacol precinct would not be appropriate for him as he is vulnerable and
cannot have NDIS support there. He is better off in NDIS supported
accommodation.
50 Report dated 2 June 2025 – page 3, L135
51 Report dated 2 June 2025 – page 3, L139
52 Report dated 2 June 2025 – page 3, L144
53 Report dated 2 June 2025 – page 4, L146-160
54 Report dated 2 June 2025 – page 4, L166
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(g) Casually coming across children is not an obstacle to a supervision order.
(h) He definitely needs to continue treatment with Dr Hatzipetrou.
(i) A lot of work needs to be done because of his intellectual impairment.
(j) A restrictive curfew would be a good idea to start with.
(k) Dr McVie also said that the supervision order should be amended to add a
requirement concerning the respondent receiving therapy.
Dr Hatzipetrou
[20] Dr Hatzipetrou psychologist in his report dated 28 May 2024 stated:
(a) His general impression was the respondent had an intellectual disability with a
history of antisocial behaviour and sexually abusive behaviour.55
(b) Since March 2020, he has engaged in a targeted offence specific interventions
and psychological treatment. He has been able to consolidate the learnings from
the models which contributed to shifts in attitude and behaviour. Over the
course of three years of treatment, he demonstrated improvements in his
knowledge of the risk factors related to the offence pathway and his ability to
apply this knowledge in the centre environment.56
(c) Following his release from custody, he was receiving disability supports from
a service provider and lived in supported accommodation. He had an appointed
public guardian decision maker. He was supervised whilst on the DPSOA
order.57
(d) He demonstrated positive adjustments in his social behaviours and attitudes
about offending. He engaged in healthy and prosocial behaviours that were
facilitated and supervised by staff. However, his repeated exposure to
community settings such as shopping centres did reveal breadth of his distorted
attitudes about women and preoccupation with sex. He often misinterpreted the
social behaviours of women in public. He was candid about this and sought
advice.58
(e) His leisure pursuits were limited, and he was unemployed. Because of his
intellectual disability and history, his capacity to initiate and sustain a range of
leisure activities is limited. With this in mind, he demonstrated a willingness to
align with societal norms and did not seek illicit drugs or alcohol nor display
any anti-social behaviours. His behaviour in treatment sessions and
engagement with his case manager reflected his level of compliance and
motivation.59
(f) His recent disclosures did represent an increase in risk factors as he engaged in
voyeuristic acts with women working at a medical centre. He had been
preoccupied with sex and masturbated when he called the female staff. He had
55 Report dated 28 May 2024, page 3, L110
56 Report dated 28 May 2024, page 3, L110
57 Report dated 28 May 2024, page 3, L119
58 Report dated 28 May 2024, page 4, L125
59 Report dated 28 May 2024, page 4, L133
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increasing difficulties regulating his actions when sexually attracted to women
he encountered.60
(g) The current behaviours are concerning and reflect an alternative pathway of
harmful sexual behaviours that have been somewhat covert and distinct from
previous behaviours. With this in mind, he has been cooperative in the sessions
and willing to comply with advice, yet there have been increasing reports of
his overly familiar engagement with women in the community. The respondent
does appear to struggle with preoccupation and sexual fantasies yet remains
aware he cannot touch women.61
(h) To manage the emergent behaviours, access to his mobile phone and internet
requires closer supervision by support staff. Likewise, his community access
should consist of different activities and venues, and focus on skill
development and safe social contacts with peers. He is prone to boredom which
in turn increases the risk of reoffending. His ongoing management needs to be
carefully reviewed with the consideration of positive behaviour support plans
and psychiatric reviews being undertaken.62
[21] In evidence, Dr Hatzipetrou said:
(a) That his sessions had ceased when the respondent was returned to custody in
March 2024.
(b) He had recently seen the respondent. If he was released on a supervision order,
he can do therapeutic sessions with him.
(c) His treatment continued during the supervision order. The respondent engaged
well and understood the purpose of treatment. He made progress.
(d) He was motivated to prevent relapse. He genuinely wants to rehabilitate.
(e) It did become overwhelming when he was in the community.
(f) He did seek advice.
(g) Dr Hatzipetrou thought curfews could be considered.
(h) The respondent still needs treatment as to his attitudes and beliefs. The Zoladex
appears to have reduced his sexual urges which has reduced the risk of
reoffending.
(i) He made admissions concerning the phone calls to the medical centre.
(j) Because of his intellectual disability, he frequently needs recalibration.
Ms Wildermoth
[22] Emma Wildermoth is the acting manager of the High Risk Offender Management
Unit (HROMU) within QCS. She has provided several affidavits sworn 16 August
2024, 1 November 2024, 27 November 2024, 23 May 2025 and 13 June 2025. She
has had access to the integrated offender management system (IOMS) regarding the
respondent.
60 Report dated 28 May 2024, page 4, L140
61 Report dated 28 May 2024, page 4, L147
62 Report dated 28 May 2024, page 4, L153
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[23] Ms Wildermoth has provided evidence as to key aspects of a supervision order and
the IOMS records. In her affidavit of 27 November 2024, she attaches the report of
Dr Lenardon who states the respondent would benefit from anti-libidinal medication.
In her affidavit of 23 May 2025, she refers to the challenges in finding suitable
accommodation for offenders with a serious sexual offence history. She also refers to
the limitations of a supervision order. She attaches reports from Dr Lenardon
concerning the anti-libidinal medication. In her affidavit dated 13 June 2025, she
provides an updated report from Dr Hatzipetrou.
[24] In her affidavits she provides evidence of assessments done on a number of houses
and reports as follows:
(a) House one was unsuitable because children lived next door, behind and
adjacent to the property.63
(b) House two was unsuitable because of evidence of children living in
neighbourhood properties as well as proximity to parkland and a playground.64
(c) House three was unsuitable because of children living next door on both sides
of the property as well as in nearby properties.65
(d) House four was unsuitable due to the presence of children in the immediate
area.66
(e) House five was unsuitable because there were female staff and residents.67
(f) House six was unsuitable due to evidence of children living in adjoining
properties and within close proximity.68
(g) Houses seven and eight were unsuitable due to the significant presence of
children surrounding the property.69
(h) Houses nine and ten were unsuitable due to evidence of children living in direct
neighbouring properties and in direct line of the sight of the proposed
property.70
(i) House eleven was unsuitable due to the evidence of children residing in close
proximity and the respondent being required to pass properties where children
reside.71
(j) House twelve was unsuitable due to children residing in close proximity and in
direct neighbouring properties.72
63 Affidavit sworn 1 November 2024
64 Affidavit sworn 1 November 2024
65 Affidavit sworn 1 November 2024
66 Affidavit sworn 1 November 2024
67 Affidavit sworn 27 November 2024
68 Affidavit sworn 27 November 2024
69 Affidavit sworn 23 May 2025
70 Affidavit sworn 23 May 2025
71 Affidavit sworn 23 May 2025
72 Affidavit sworn 23 May 2025
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(k) House thirteen was unsuitable due to evidence of children residing in close
proximity and the property having a direct line of sight to a thoroughfare
frequented by school aged children.73
(l) House fourteen was unsuitable due to evidence of children living in direct
neighbouring properties as well as close proximity to public parks.74
(m) House fifteen was unsuitable due to children residing in close proximity and a
direct neighbouring property.75
(n) House sixteen was unsuitable due to evidence of children residing in direct
neighbouring properties and being in a direct line of sight of a children’s
playground and sporting field.76
(o) House seventeen was unsuitable due to evidence of children residing in direct
neighbouring properties and being in a direct line of sight.77
(p) House eighteen was unsuitable due to evidence of children residing in direct
neighbouring properties.78
(q) House nineteen was unsuitable due to significant presence of children and child
related items in the immediate area and a park with children’s play equipment
in direct line of sight.79
(r) House twenty was unsuitable due to evidence of children residing in direct
neighbouring properties and public parks frequented by children in close
proximity.80
[25] Ms Wildermoth gave evidence:
(a) Explaining that all the houses assessed were in high density areas. She
conceded in such a scenario it would be impossible to find a house without
children in the vicinity.
(b) She said the QCS is obliged to carry out such assessments.
(c) She said that a curfew direction could be given. A stage one was 24 hours. A
leave pass could be granted. Also, reasonable directions can occur.
(d) She further explained that the purpose of supervision is to reintegrate and
rehabilitate the person under the order. This means that HROMU needs to
progress the person through the stages of curfew and that to maintain someone
on the most stringent curfew, such as a 24-hour curfew, with no end date is
incompatible with human rights, rehabilitation and reintegration.81
(e) She explained how an electronic monitoring device would operate.
(f) She accepted the assessments were ongoing.
73 Affidavit sworn 23 May 2025
74 Affidavit sworn 23 May 2025
75 Affidavit sworn 23 May 2025
76 Affidavit sworn 23 May 2025
77 Affidavit sworn 23 May 2025
78 Affidavit sworn 23 May 2025
79 Affidavit sworn 23 May 2025
80 Affidavit sworn 23 May 2025
81 Transcript page 18.38.
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(g) She said that almost all the addresses assessed involved proximity to children.
This was of concern to QCS. Their primary role is to protect the community.
(h) She explained how a leave pass could be given for essential activities. It could
be progressive.
(i) It was not possible for the respondent to reside at the Wacol precinct because
of his disability. Carers do not go there.
(j) She accepted that rural areas might be a possibility, provided he could have
access to psychological treatment.
(k) She said that curfews could be put back in place if someone was non-compliant.
(l) She said that house number 4 was still available but there was a children’s bike
5 doors down and children’s play equipment in a yard across the street. It was
on a sub-divided block. She accepted the respondent could be under a 24-hour
curfew to start with.
(m) Although QCS does brief the support workers and requests they report
inappropriate or concerning behaviour, they are not appropriately trained to
identify such risk factors or concerning behaviours. The support workers are
there to assist the respondent with his disability needs and there is no guarantee
they would identify and report breaches to QCS. Ultimately, support workers
are not employed by QCS.
[26] On 23 June 2025, while this decision was reserved, the applicant emailed a further
affidavit of Ms Wildermoth, sworn 20 June 2025. No objection was taken by the
respondent to the court receiving this affidavit.
[27] Ms Wildermoth deposed as to further enquiries made in relation to house number 4.
These enquiries determined house 4 was also unsuitable, largely due to the significant
presence of children in the area, including in two directly neighbouring properties.
Further, the fence between house 4 and the main house, both of which are on the sub-
divided block, is incomplete and the respondent would have direct access to the
backyard of the neighbouring property. Ms Wildermoth deposes that this was
intentional and there is no foreseeable plan to close the fence.
Submissions by the Attorney General
[28] The Attorney concedes that the respondent commenced anti-libidinal medication in
December 2024. It relies on the reports of Dr Arthur and Dr McVie. It submits that
section 22(7) of the DPSOA places an onus upon the respondent to satisfy the court
on the balance of probabilities that adequate protection of the community can be
ensured by a supervision order. It is submitted that the 20 residences put forward are
unsuitable because most of them have children as direct neighbours, or there is a
direct line of sight to children, or both.
[29] It is submitted that the court would be satisfied the respondent has contravened the
requirements of the supervision order. Residences put forward have been deemed
unsuitable.
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[30] It is submitted that in all of the circumstances the respondent has not discharged the
onus required of him in light of the fact that suitable accommodation cannot be
located.
[31] The Attorney also submitted there is a system of reviews under the DPSOA and if
suitable accommodation could be found then the position could be revised.
Respondent’s submissions
[32] The respondent submits that when the matter first came on before Freeburn J on
19 August 2024, there were two unresolved issues, namely the commencement of
anti-libidinal medication and whether suitable supported independent living could be
found. After further review, it appeared that his suitability for the medication was
being investigated but the critical issue of accommodation was unresolved. The issue
of suitable accommodation remains unresolved mostly because of the presence of
children within the area.
[33] In the meantime, however, the respondent commenced the medication in December
2024. He willingly receives this and there are positive benefits. It is submitted that
the material suggests the commencement of the anti-libidinal medication for the
respondent has diminished his sexual preoccupation, which has historically been a
consistent feature of his sexual offending and his behaviour more generally. This is
relevant to risk. It is also relevant to the criteria used when assessing the suitability of
potential accommodation. Arrangements have been made to recommence treatment
with Dr Hatzipetrou.
[34] It is submitted that the court would be satisfied on the balance of probabilities that
adequate protection of the community can, despite the contravention, be ensured by
the supervision order. This would include a condition that he take the prescribed anti-
libidinal medication.
[35] The respondent relies on the remorse felt in making the phone calls to the centre. It
also relies on the diagnoses in this case.
[36] As to the accommodation issues, it is submitted on the evidence he can reside in a
community where there are children, but not next door to them. It is not possible to
say there is no accommodation available. Even though the Wacol precinct is not
desirable, if there is no alternative, he should reside there. The respondent submits
that the undesirability stems from the prohibition on support or NDIS workers
attending the Wacol precinct. However, the respondent being accommodated at the
precinct would not be an obstacle to him continuing his treatment with Dr
Hatzipetrou.
[37] Given the exceptional nature of the jurisdiction, a supervision order should be made.
Discussion
[38] In reaching my decision, I have had regard to all of the evidence and the submissions
of the parties.
[39] Section 22 of the DPSOA provides:
“22 Court may make further order
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(1) The following subsections apply if the court is satisfied, on the
balance of probabilities, that the released prisoner is likely to
contravene, is contravening, or has contravened, a requirement
of the supervision order or interim supervision order (each the
existing order).
(2) Unless the released prisoner satisfies the court, on the balance
of probabilities, that the adequate protection of the community
can, despite the contravention or likely contravention of the
existing order, be ensured by the existing order as amended
under subsection (7), the court must—
(a) if the existing order is a supervision order, rescind it and
make a continuing detention order; or
(b) if the existing order is an interim supervision order,
rescind it and make an order that the released prisoner
be detained in custody for the period stated in the order.
(3) For the purpose of deciding whether to make a continuing
detention order as mentioned in subsection (2)(a), the court may
do any or all of the following—
(a) act on any evidence before it or that was before the court
when the existing order was made;
(b) make any order necessary to enable evidence of a kind
mentioned in section 13(4) to be brought before it,
including, for example, an order—
(i) in the nature of a risk assessment order, subject
to the restriction under section 8(2); or
(ii) for the revision of a report about the released
prisoner produced under section 8A;
(c) consider any further report or revised report in the
nature of a report of a type mentioned in section 8A.
(4) To remove any doubt, it is declared that the court need not make
an order in the nature of a risk assessment order if the court is
satisfied that the evidence otherwise available under subsection
(3) is sufficient to make a decision under subsection (2)(a).
(5) If the court makes an order in the nature of a risk assessment
order, the psychiatrist or each psychiatrist examining the
released prisoner must prepare a report about the released
prisoner and, for that purpose, section 11 applies.
(6) For applying section 11 to the preparation of the report—
(a) section 11(2) applies with the necessary changes; and
(b) section 11(3) only applies to the extent that a report or
information mentioned in the subsection has not
previously been given to the psychiatrist.
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(7) If the released prisoner satisfies the court, on the balance of
probabilities, that the adequate protection of the community
can, despite the contravention or likely contravention of the
existing order, be ensured by a supervision order or interim
supervision order, the court—
(a) must amend the existing order to include all of the
requirements under section 16(1) if the order does not
already include all of those requirements; and
(b) may otherwise amend the existing order in a way the
court considers appropriate—
(i) to ensure adequate protection of the community;
or
(ii) for the prisoner’s rehabilitation or care or
treatment.
(8) The existing order may not be amended under subsection (7)(b)
so as to remove any requirements mentioned in section 16(1).”
[40] In this particular case, there is no dispute that the respondent contravened requirement
six of the supervision order and there is no dispute that the mobile data related to his
telephoning females at the medical centre, talking sexually to them and masturbating
at the same time. There is no doubt this is of concern. There is also no doubt that it is
of concern that this contravention occurred about seven months after being released
on the supervision order.
[41] But, as against this, the respondent has now commenced the anti-libidinal medication
which has shown promising results. The evidence reveals that this reduces sexual
urges and arousal and reduces the risk of reoffending. All expert witnesses considered
there were promising results. Both psychiatrists support the respondent’s release on
supervision.
[42] Dr Arthur noted “if the court sees fit to release him to supervision, I believe the
conditions from the previous supervision order are sufficient to adequately manage
his risk. He should remain on anti-libidinal medication with regular psychiatric
reviews and continue with psychological interventions targeting the risk factors for
sexual recidivism.”82
[43] In her most recent report, Dr McVie noted that there were promising early results
with the anti-libidinal therapy. The respondent had also progressed well in therapy
with Dr Hatzipetrou. She again supports his release on a supervision order with
various conditions. She states “finding appropriate accommodation has been a
limiting factor. I would consider he should not be placed in accommodation directly
next door to where children reside though he could be accommodated in areas which
are near to places where children visit, pass through or play.”83
[44] There is a difference in view between the evidence of Dr Arthur and Dr McVie. Both
support the contention that the respondent should not live directly next door to
82 Report dated 2 June 2025 [27].
83 Report dated 2 June 2025 [150].
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children. Dr Arthur though considers that places where children might go should not
be in a direct line of sight of the respondent. Dr McVie considered that this restriction
is not necessary.
[45] On balance, I prefer the evidence of Dr McVie. I particularly note that the respondent
is not diagnosed as a paedophile by either psychiatrist. If he were, I would consider
the situation would be different. In light of the fact he is not so diagnosed, I accept
her evidence that whilst he should not be housed directly next to children, there does
not need to be a restriction to housing him in an area where there may be children in
sight.
[46] But regardless of whether I accepted the evidence of Dr Arthur or Dr McVie,
the fact is that I need to have regard to the principles expressed in Attorney-General
v Francis.84 In that decision, the Court of Appeal held:
“The Act does not contemplate that arrangements to prevent such a
risk must be "watertight"; otherwise orders under s 13(5)(b) would
never be made. The question is whether the protection of the
community is adequately ensured. If supervision of the prisoner is apt
to ensure adequate protection, having regard to the risk to the
community posed by the prisoner, then an order for supervised release
should, in principle, be preferred to a continuing detention order on
the basis that the intrusions of the Act upon the liberty of the subject
are exceptional, and the liberty of the subject should be constrained to
no greater extent than is warranted by the statute which authorised
such constraint.”
[47] I am satisfied on all the evidence that a strict supervision order on the terms proposed
is apt to ensure adequate community protection in this case, particularly bearing in
mind the anti-libidinal medication and the proposal that he continue his therapy with
Dr Hatzipetrou. I have independently reached this view on all the evidence and not
just based on the medical evidence, although that been very relevant to my decision.
[48] It may be right that it is difficult to find accommodation for the respondent away from
children altogether, or that the Wacol precinct is not suitable for him, but I need to
have regard to the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) (HRA) and conclude that a person
should not be deprived of a supervision order simply because it is hard to find that
person suitable accommodation. There are two rights relevant as follows:
“29 Right to liberty and security of person
(1) Every person has the right to liberty and security.
(2) A person must not be subjected to arbitrary arrest or detention.”
“30 Humane treatment when deprived of liberty
(1) All persons deprived of liberty must be treated with humanity
and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person.”
84 [2006] QCA 324; [2007] 1 Qd R 396 at [39].
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[49] In Attorney-General v Grant (No 2)85 Applegarth J was concerned with a case where
the respondent was a 78-year-old with numerous health conditions. There was
evidence that, due to the respondent’s disability and care needs, residing at the Wacol
precinct would not be suitable and there was no suitable supported accommodation
in the community. Despite this evidence, Applegarth J made a supervision order. His
Honour found:
(a) A continuing detention order would have deprived the respondent of his rights
under section 29(1) of the HRA. This is the right to liberty and security and
that a person must not be detained arbitrarily.86
(b) The discretion to make a continuing detention order instead of a supervision
order involves the application of the right to liberty under section 29(1) of the
HRA and arguably the right not to be subject to arbitrary detention.87
(c) The right in section 29(1) is a right relating to a proceeding in which a court is
exercising a discretion.88
(d) Also (in that case) section 30(1) HRA was right and relevant to the exercise of
the court’s discretion.89
(e) Both section 29(1) and 30(1) of the HRA were relevant to the exercise of the
discretion in that case.90
(f) “… applying established principles in a case in which a supervision order is apt
to ensure adequate protection of the community, supervised release should, in
principle, be preferred to a continuing detention order. This principle rests upon
the basis that the intrusions of the Act upon individual liberty, including the
liberty protected by s 29(1) of the HRA, are exceptional and that liberty should
be constrained to no greater extent than is warranted by the law that authorises
such constraint.”91
[50] Importantly, in light of the HRA considerations, Applegarth J said that the fact the
respondent (in that case) could not receive the care he needed if accommodated in the
precinct is not a valid basis to continue the detention of a person who is otherwise
suitable for supervised release. His Honour acknowledged the respondent was aware
of the lack of care and support available in the precinct but was prepared to take his
chances, and that the Court should not prevent him from doing so, even where his
health and life expectancy would be better if he were to remain in prison [52].
[51] Further, his Honour discussed the observations of Holmes CJ in Attorney-General v
Guy92 including:
85 [2022] QSC 252; (2022) 12 QR 357. I note that Grant was referred to without disapproval in Van de
Wetering v Attorney-General [2024] QCA 222.
86 [2022] QSC 252; (2022) 12 QR 357 at [110].
87 [2022] QSC 252; (2022) 12 QR 357 at [114].
88 [2022] QSC 252; (2022) 12 QR 357 at [118].
89 [2022] QSC 252; (2022) 12 QR 357 at [130].
90 [2022] QSC 252; (2022) 12 QR 357 at [145].
91 [2022] QSC 252; (2022) 12 QR 357 at [163].
92 [2017] QSC 105 at [7].
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“It is deeply troubling to think that people who could be managed and rendered
relatively risk-free with appropriate support and accommodation, must instead,
be imprisoned as the only option.”
[52] Applegarth J held that it remains the case that the Court’s discretion under s 13(5) of
the DPSOA should not lean in favour of a continuing detention order simply because
the respondent may be better off in prison rather than in a Wacol precinct house.93
The DPSOA is clear in its objects that the primary considerations are the adequate
protection of the community and the facilitation of the prisoner’s rehabilitation.94 To
achieve rehabilitative aims, it is necessary that the prisoner spend a length of time
under supervision in the community.
[53] In my opinion, it is unreasonable to suggest that a person whose risk can be mitigated
and managed in the community ought to be detained indefinitely, particularly where
there is medical evidence supporting supervised release.
[54] Ms Wildermoth said in her evidence that the respondent could not remain on a 24-
hour curfew for an extended period as the intention is progress, and that “we can’t
support human rights, rehabilitation or reintegration if we’re maintaining someone on
the most stringent curfew with no-end date.”95 But the alternative to that is to simply
detain them. I do not think that is a correct approach.
[55] To my mind, a very restrictive curfew condition is far more apt to ensure the
respondent’s rehabilitation rather than detention in prison. A restrictive curfew
approach would also protect the community. Also, if a person is rehabilitated in that
way the community is protected. Integration, even in small steps96 to start with, starts
someone on the road to be a functioning and law abiding member of our society.
[56] Both Dr Arthur and Dr McVie state that it is important that the respondent continue
regular treatment with Dr Hatzipetrou and that the Wacol precinct is not appropriate
for the respondent as he would not have the benefit of his NDIS supports. However,
as in Grant, this option will need to be considered as a starting point. The respondent
would still receive the benefit of treatment from Dr Hatzipetrou, presumably through
remote sessions. This continuity of treatment is crucial.
[57] The important human rights referred to in Grant strengthen my view that a preference
should be given to a supervision order despite any issues with accommodation in this
case. Indeed, as section 48(1) of the HRA says, statutory provisions must, to the extent
possible that is consistent with their purpose, be interpreted in a way that is
compatible with human rights.
Conclusion
[58] Bearing in mind the psychiatric evidence, the fact that the breach of condition did not
involve a contact offence; the fact he is not diagnosed as a paedophile; and the fact
that there are promising results with the anti-libidinal medication, and bearing in the
principle in Francis and the respondent’s human rights, I am satisfied on the balance
of probabilities that the respondent has discharged the onus placed on him by section
93 [2022] QSC 252; (2022) 12 QR 357 at [165]
94 DPSOA s 3
95 Transcript page 18.38
96 Such as the use of leave passes/lifting of part of the curfew.
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22(7) of the DPSOA, that is, he has proved on the balance of probabilities that
adequate protection of the community can, despite the contravention of the existing
order, be ensured by the supervision order set out in Annexure A which include the
additional proposed conditions.
[59] Those additional conditions are:
Additional: anti-libidinal medication
(a) If prescribed anti-libidinal medication by your treating psychiatrist or doctor,
you must take the medication at the dosage and frequency as prescribed to you.
(b) You must not change the type, dosage, or frequency of the anti-libidinal
medication, unless that is approved by your treating psychiatrist or doctor and
advised to a corrective services officer.
(c) If prescribed anti-libidinal medication by your treating psychiatrist or doctor,
you must let your treating psychiatrist or doctor provide information to a
corrective services officer about the administration of the anti-libidinal
treatment.
(d) You must consult with your treating psychiatrist before changing or ceasing
your anti-libidinal treatment.
[60] I also note that the respondent has now been in custody since March 2024 by reason
of this breach. I expect he now appreciates the severe consequences which follow if
he breaches the Supervision Order again.
Order
[61] For the reasons given I make the following orders:
1. I find on the balance of probabilities that the Respondent contravened a
requirement of the Supervision Order made on 15 June 2023.
2. Pursuant to section 22(7) of the Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act
2003 (Qld) I find that the Respondent has satisfied the court of the balance of
probabilities that adequate protection of the community can, despite the
contravention of the existing order, be ensured by an amended Supervision
Order.
3. I order the respondent be released from prison on the conditions set out in
Annexure A.
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Annexure A
Conditions of supervised release:-
1. You are being released from prison but only if obey the rules in this supervision order.
2. If you break any of the rules in this supervision order, the police or Queensland
Corrective Services have the power to arrest you. Then the Court might order that you
go back to prison.
3. You must obey these rules after you are released from prison until 12 July 2028.
Reporting
4. On the day you are released from prison, you must report before 4 pm to a corrective
services officer at the Community Corrections office closest to where you will live.
You must tell the corrective services officer your name and the address where you
will live.
5. A corrective services officer will tell you the times and dates when you must report to
them. You must report to them at the times they tell you to report. A corrective
services officer might visit you at your home. You must let the corrective services
officer come into your house.
To “report” means to visit a corrective services officer and talk to them
face to face.
Supervision
6. A corrective services officer will supervise you until this order is finished. This means
you must obey any reasonable direction that a corrective services officer gives you
about:
a) where you are allowed to live; and
b) rehabilitation, care or treatment programs; and
c) using drugs and alcohol;
d) who you may and may not have contact with; and
e) anything else, except for instructions that mean you will break the rules in
this supervision order.
A “reasonable direction” is an instruction about what you must do, or what
you must not do, that is reasonable in that situation.
If you are not sure about a direction, you can ask a corrective services officer for more
information, or talk to your lawyer about it.
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7. You must answer and tell the truth if a corrective services officer asks you about where
you are, what you have been doing or what you are planning to do, and who you are
spending time with.
8. If you change your name, where you live or any employment, you must tell a
corrective services officer at least two business days before the change will happen.
A “business day” is a weekday (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
that is not a public holiday.
No offences
9. You must not break the law by committing a sexual offence.
10. You must not break the law by committing an indictable offence.
Where you must live
11. You must live at a place approved by a corrective services officer. You must obey any
rules that are made about people who live there.
12. You must not live at another place. If you want to live at another place, you must tell
a corrective services officer the address of the place you want to live. The corrective
services officer will decide if you are allowed to live at that place. You are allowed to
change the place you live only when you get written permission from a corrective
services officer to live at another place.
This also means you must get written permission from a corrective
services officer before you are allowed to stay overnight, or for a few
days, or for a few weeks, at another place.
13. You must not leave Queensland. If you want to leave Queensland, you must ask for
written permission from a corrective services officer. You are allowed to leave
Queensland only after you get written permission from a corrective services officer.
Curfew direction
14. A corrective services officer has power to tell you to stay at a place (for example, the
place you live) at particular times. This is called a curfew direction. You must obey a
curfew direction.
Monitoring direction
15. A corrective services officer has power to tell you to:
(i) wear a device that tracks your location; and
(ii) let them install a device or equipment at the place you live. This will
monitor if you are there.
This is called a monitoring direction. You must obey a monitoring direction.
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Employment or study
16. You must get written permission from a corrective services officer before you are
allowed to start a job, start studying or start volunteer work.
17. When you ask for permission, you must tell the corrective services officer these
things:
(I) what the job is;
(II) who you will work for;
(III) what hours you will work each day;
(IV) the place or places where you will work; and
(V) (if it is study) where you want to study and what you want to study.
18. If a corrective services officer tells you to stop working or studying you must obey
what they tell you.
Motor vehicles
19. You must tell a corrective services officer the details (make, model, colour and
registration number) about any vehicle you own, borrow or hire. You must tell the
corrective services officer these details immediately (on the same day) you get the
vehicle.
A “vehicle” includes a car, motorbike, ute or truck.
Mobile phone
20. You are only allowed to own or have (even if you do not own it) one mobile phone.
You must tell a corrective services officer the details (make, model, phone number
and service provider) about any mobile phone you own or have within 24 hours of
when you get the phone.
21. You must give a corrective services officer all passwords and passcodes for any
mobile phones you own or have. You must let a corrective services officer look at the
phone and everything on the phone.
Computers and internet
22. You must get written permission from a corrective services officer before you are
allowed to use a computer, phone or other device to access the internet.
23. You must give a corrective services officer any password or other access code you
know for the computer, phone or other device. You must do this within 24 hours of
when you start using the computer, phone or other device. You must let a corrective
services officer look at the computer, phone or other device and everything on it.
24. You must give a corrective services officer details (including usernames and
passwords) about any email address, instant messaging service, chat rooms, or social
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networking sites that you use. You must do this within 24 hours of when you start
using any of these things.
No contact with any victim
25. You must not contact or try to contact any victims of a sexual offence committed by
you. You must not ask someone else to do this for you.
“Contact” means any type of communication, including things like
talking, texting, sending letters or emails, posting pictures or chatting.
You must not do any of these things in person, by telephone, computer, social
media or in any other way.
Rules about alcohol and drugs
26. You are not allowed to take (for example, swallow, eat, inject, or sniff) any alcohol.
You are also not allowed to have with you or be in control of any alcohol.
27. You are not allowed to take (for example, swallow, eat, inject, smoke or sniff) any
illegal drugs. You are also not allowed to have with you or be in control of any illegal
drugs.
28. A corrective services officer has the power to tell you to take a drug test or alcohol
test. You must take the drug test or alcohol test when they tell you to. You must give
them some of your breath or pee (urine) when they tell you to do this.
29. You are not allowed to go to pubs, clubs, hotels or nightclubs which are licensed to
supply or serve alcohol. If you want to go to one of these places, you must first get
written permission from a corrective services officer. If you do not get written
permission, you are not allowed to go.
30. You are not allowed to visit any business that is only licensed to supply alcohol. If
you want to go to one of these places, you must first get written permission from a
corrective services officer. If you do not get written permission, you are not allowed
to go.
Rules about medicine
31. You must tell a corrective services officer about any medicine that a doctor prescribes
(tells you to buy). You must also tell a corrective services officer about any over the
counter medicine that you buy or have with you. You must do this within 24 hours of
seeing the doctor or buying the medicine.
32. You must take prescribed medicine only as directed by a doctor. You must not take
any medicine (other than over the counter medicine) which has not been prescribed
for you by a doctor.
Rules about rehabilitation and counselling
33. You must obey any direction a corrective services officer gives you about seeing a
doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker or other counsellor.
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34. You must obey any direction a corrective services officer gives you about
participating in any treatment or rehabilitation program.
35. You must let corrective services officers get information about you from any
treatment or from any rehabilitation program.
Speaking to corrective services about what you plan to do
36. You must talk to a corrective services officer about what you plan to do each week. A
corrective services officer will tell you how and when to do this (for example, face to
face or in writing).
37. You must also tell a corrective services officer the names of new persons you have
met.
This includes: people who you spend time with, work with, make friends
with, see or speak to (including by using social media or the internet)
regularly.
38. You may need to tell new contacts about your supervision order and offending history.
The corrective services officer will instruct you to tell those persons and the corrective
services officer may speak to them to make sure you have given them all the
information.
Contact with children
39. You are not allowed to have any contact with children under 16 years of age. If you
want to have supervised or unsupervised contact with a child under 16 years of age
you must first get written permission from a corrective services officer. If you do not
get written permission, you are not allowed to have contact with the child.
“Contact” means any type of communication, including things like talking
with them face to face, texting, sending letters or emails, posting pictures
or chatting, using a telephone, computer, social media or in any other way.
“Supervised” means having contact with the child while another person is
with you and the child.
“Unsupervised” means having contact with the child while there is no
other person with you and the child.
40. If you have any repeated contact (that is, more than one time) with a parent, guardian
or carer of a child under the age of 16, you must:
a) tell the person(s) about this supervision order; and
b) tell a corrective services officer the details of the person(s).
You must do this immediately. This means you have to tell the person, and tell a
corrective services officer, on the same day you have contact with the person.
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41. Queensland Corrective Services has power to give information about you, and about
this supervision order, to any parent, guardian or caregivers that you have contact
with.
42. Queensland Corrective Services also has power to give information about you, and
about this supervision order, to an external agency (such as the Department of Child
Safety).
43. You must not:
(a) be within 100 metres of any school or childcare centre;
(b) be in a place where there is a children’s play area or child minding area;
(c) go to a public park;
(d) go to a shopping centre;
(e) join any club or organisation in which children are involved; and
(f) participate in any club or organisation in which children are involved.
If you want to do any of these things, you must first get written permission from a
corrective services officer. If you do not get written permission, you cannot do any
of these things.
Offence Specific Conditions
43. You must not collect photos/ videos/ magazines which have images of children in
them without prior approval of a Corrective Services officer.
If you have any you may be asked to get rid of them by a corrective
services officer.
44. You are not to get child exploitation material or images of children on a computer or
phone from the internet.
45. You cannot get or look at pornographic material of any type without written approval
from a corrective services officer. Your treating psychologist may provide advice
regarding this approval.
This includes pictures on a computer, photographs, movies, or magazines.
46. You must develop a management plan with your psychologist or psychiatrist to
address any risk of sexual re-offence. You must talk about this with a corrective
services officer when asked.
47. You must advise your case manager of any personal relationships you have started.
48. You must obtain the prior written approval of a corrective services officer before
possessing any equipment that enables you to take photographs or record moving
images.
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“Equipment” means any type of devices, including things like mobile
phones, digital or video cameras, computers, laptops, tablets, surveillance
cameras including dashboard cameras and drones.
Additional: Anti-libidinal medication
49. If prescribed anti-libidinal medication by your treating psychiatrist or doctor, you
must take the medication at the dosage and frequency as prescribed to you.
50. You must not change the type, dosage, or frequency of the anti-libidinal medication,
unless that is approved by your treating psychiatrist or doctor and advised to a
corrective services officer.
51. If prescribed anti-libidinal medication by your treating psychiatrist or doctor, you
must let your treating psychiatrist or doctor provide information to a corrective
services officer about the administration of the anti-libidinal treatment.
52. You must consult with your treating psychiatrist before changing or ceasing your anti-
libidinal treatment.
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Official source: https://www.sclqld.org.au/caselaw/QSC/2025/153