More than 250 dangerous weapons have been seized across the Gold Coast during the first year of Jack’s Law being made permanent.
Newly released Queensland Police data marks a full year since the legislation was locked in across the state, giving officers expanded powers to detect weapons in public places.
On the Gold Coast alone, police have scanned 37,907 people and taken 252 weapons off local streets.
State figures show an even bigger impact, with officers scanning 173,831 people, seizing 1,311 weapons, and slapping 2,652 individuals with 5,199 offences since the landmark reforms took effect in July 2025.
Named in honour of 17-year-old Jack Beasley, who was tragically stabbed to death in Surfers Paradise in 2019, the laws give police the power to use handheld metal detectors anywhere in public.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said every single weapon seized represents a potential tragedy avoided.
“One year on, Jack’s Law is saving lives across Queensland because the Crisafulli Government made these tools permanent while Labor wanted them gone,” Minister Purdie said.
Jack’s father, Brett Beasley, said the milestone highlights the lasting legacy of his son.
“When we lost Jack, we made a promise that we’d do everything we could to stop other families going through what we have endured,” Mr Beasley said.
“One year on, these laws are making a real difference, taking weapons off the streets and helping prevent violence before it starts.”
