Attorney-General for the State of Queensland v Wam

The case before the court was between the Attorney-General for the State of Queensland and Wam, a respondent subject to an interim supervision order under section 8(2)(b)(i) of the Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld). The primary issue was whether a supervision order for a period of 10 years, along with certain conditions such as prohibiting alcohol consumption and attendance at venues where children are present, was appropriate for the respondent. The respondent did not contest the appropriateness of a supervision order but objected to the duration and specific conditions proposed by the applicant.

The court evaluated the evidence presented, including reports from psychiatrists and psychologists, and oral testimony from experts. The court concluded that the respondent posed an unacceptable risk of committing a serious sexual offence without a supervision order, necessitating measures to protect the community. The experts supported a 10-year term due to the respondent's age and personality traits, which may prolong the therapeutic process. Regarding the conditions, the experts recommended a period of alcohol abstinence and restrictions on attending venues with children, suggesting six to twelve months of abstinence. The court accepted these recommendations, balancing the need for community protection with the respondent’s reintegration into society.

In light of the evidence and expert opinions, the court ordered that the respondent must adhere to the supervision order for a period of 10 years, until 27 July 2030, with specific conditions including abstinence from alcohol for 12 months and restrictions on attendance at venues where children are present. The order was designed to manage the respondent's risk effectively and facilitate his safe reintegration into the community.