The Queensland Law Society has criticised the G20 (Safety and Security) Bill 2013 for breaching basic rights.

New measures to maintain law and order during the G20 summit in Queensland next year have lawyers concerned people will be locked away in prison without bail.

The Bill has been referred to the Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee for consideration. The Committee is seeking submissions from all Queenslanders by Friday, 13 September 2013.

See Lawyers fear new police powers for Queensland G20 events are 'draconian' breach of rights (ABC, 11 September 2013).