New Queensland laws ironing out a legal loophole on pornographic 'deepfakes'

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Lavelle, L. (2026, October 27). New Queensland laws ironing out a legal loophole on pornographic 'deepfakes'. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-27/new-ai-deepfake-laws-in-queensland/107313374

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-10-27 · by Laura Lavelle

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The Queensland government has introduced legislation to criminalize the creation of non-consensual sexually explicit deepfake images or audio. Attorney-General Deb Frecklington stated that these new laws aim to close a legal loophole. The proposed penalties include up to three years in prison for adults and up to 18 months for juveniles who violate this law.
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The Queensland government has introduced new legislation to criminalize the creation of non-consensual, sexually explicit deepfake images or audio. Attorney-General Deb Frecklington stated that these laws aim to close a legal loophole. The proposed laws impose a maximum penalty of three years in jail for adult offenders and 18 months for children.

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Laura Lavelle
5 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said the laws will slam shut a legal loophole.
2026-10-27 · assertive framing · New Queensland laws ironing out a legal loophole on pornographic 'deepfakes'
🔮 The premier has flagged Canberra's tax changes may cause "challenges" on its path, while the building industry peak body says the state needs 20,000 more tradies.
2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Queensland's 'ambitious' plan for one million new homes leaves some feeling squeezed out
🔮 "You have my assurance and commitment that we will tackle this act of sexual violence with all of our energy.
2026-10-15 · assertive framing · Breaking: Person of interest identified after recording device found on navy ship
🔮 Major Wilson said he had flagged issues with the technology with Defence before it was pushed into service, fearing someone would die if it was rolled out.
2026-09-18 · mixed framing · Taipan crash inquiry leads to recommendation for Defence report review
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Queensland

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Queensland GPE · 2× Deb Frecklington PERSON · 1×

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Queensland government introduces new laws criminalising creation of sexually explicit deepfake images In short: The Queensland government has introduced legislation to criminalise the creation of non-consensual, sexually explicit deepfake images or audio.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-27
🔮 Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said the laws will slam shut a legal loophole.
2026-10-27 · ABC News (AU)
New Queensland laws ironing out a legal loophole on pornographic 'deepfakes' · assertive framing

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Queensland government introduces new laws criminalising creation of sexually explicit deepfake images In short: The Queensland government has introduced legislation to criminalise the creation of non-consensual, sexually explicit deepfake images or audio. asserted
government → introduce → images
Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said the laws will slam shut a legal loophole. asserted
laws → say → loophole
The proposed laws introduce a maximum penalty of three years in jail for adult offenders, and 18 months behind bars for children. asserted
laws → propose → children
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