Attorney-General for the State of Queensland v Wallace

In the case of the Attorney-General for the State of Queensland v Wallace, the Attorney-General applied for orders under Division 3 of the Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld) to manage the risk posed by the respondent, Leon Frederik Wallace, who has a history of serious sexual and violent offences. The court was tasked with deciding whether Wallace should be detained indefinitely or released under a supervision order. Wallace has a history of serious sexual and violent offending, including convictions for rape, burglary, and attempted murder. In 1992, Wallace was convicted of multiple offences, including four counts of rape against a 16-year-old girl, causing her significant physical and psychological injuries. Wallace's criminal history also includes an attempted murder of a correctional officer in 1994, for which he was sentenced to an additional 10 years imprisonment.

The court needed to assess whether Wallace poses a serious danger to the community and, if so, whether he should be detained indefinitely or released under a supervision order. The court considered expert reports from various mental health professionals, who assessed Wallace's risk of reoffending and his suitability for a supervision order. The court determined that Wallace remains a serious danger to the community and ordered that he be subject to a Supervision Order until 20 December 2025, with specific conditions outlined in the attached schedule. The court also directed that relevant reports and the decision be provided to various mental health and corrections officials for ongoing monitoring and management of Wallace.