One in 10 people searched for weapons in Qld identified as First Nations

Statistics from Queensland reveal that one in ten individuals subjected to random police weapons searches, known as wanding, identified as First Nations people. The data highlights the demographic breakdown of those targeted under police powers that allow officers to randomly stop and search individuals for weapons in the region.

The figures provide insight into the application of these stop-and-search powers in Queensland, raising questions regarding the proportionality and impact of police wanding practices on Indigenous communities. The disclosure of these statistics allows the public and policymakers to examine the enforcement of weapons laws and their demographic reach.