How to Get a Police Report in Queensland

In Queensland, report a crime or a non-urgent incident to Policelink online or on 131 444, and get an official copy through CITEC Confirm for property-crime and traffic incident reports, or through the Queensland Police Service Right to Information unit for other crime reports.

How to report a crime or incident in Queensland

Call 000 for an emergency in progress. For a crime or incident that has already happened and does not need urgent attendance, Policelink is the standard non-urgent channel, available online at police.qld.gov.au/policelink-reporting or by phone on 131 444, 24 hours a day. Reporting through Policelink generates a report number that can be quoted to an insurer or referenced in a later follow-up with police.

Getting a copy of a crime report or traffic incident report

For a crime report about theft, non-suspicious arson, property damage, fraud or lost property, and for a traffic incident report, the standard channel is CITEC Confirm, a Queensland Government service. Other crime reports are requested through the Queensland Police Service Right to Information unit (rti@police.qld.gov.au). CITEC Confirm is not the same as Right to Information, and it is not the QP9 Court Brief.

CITEC Confirm offers two access modes. It may be able to obtain a one-off report for anyone who was involved in the crime or traffic incident, or who has a bona fide interest in the matter. Ongoing online access is available to approved applicants: qualifying insurers and loss adjustors, with law firms and mercantile organisations limited to traffic incident reports. Crime reports supplied this way cover the complainant, property items and modus operandi, and do not include offender details. CITEC Confirm does not provide access to reports related to domestic violence or abuse; those go through Right to Information. Contact CITEC Confirm on 1800 773 773 or confirm@citec.com.au to apply.

The exact fee for a one-off CITEC Confirm report is not published on Queensland Police's purchase pages or on CITEC's product pages, so confirm current pricing directly with CITEC Confirm. On timing, CITEC says a traffic incident report is typically made available about 28 days after the matter was reported to police, and sometimes later.

For a finalised court matter, a copy of the QP9 Court Brief can be bought directly from the Queensland Police Service, not through CITEC. It is usually provided only to the victim or their authorised legal representative, and only once the court proceedings are finalised and any appeal period has expired. The applicant pays through the QPS Legal BPOINT payment page and then emails a request to the Manager, Police Information Centre.

Duty to report a crash in Queensland

Section 93 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 requires a driver involved in a crash on a road or road-related area to stop and give their required particulars (name and address, the vehicle owner's name and address, and the registration number) to any other driver, to anyone injured, and to the owner of any damaged property. This does not apply if the driver reasonably believes stopping to give particulars would expose them or someone else to harm (for example, a driver who has experienced domestic violence from the other person), provided they give their particulars to police instead.

The driver must also give those particulars to a police officer if anyone is killed or injured, if the driver does not give them to everyone entitled to them, if another driver's particulars are not given to the driver, or if a motor vehicle involved is towed or carried away. The deadline is as soon as possible and, except in exceptional circumstances, within 24 hours after the crash. The maximum penalty is 20 penalty units, or $3,454 at the $172.70 penalty unit value that applies from 1 July 2026.

If a police officer requires information about a crash under section 56 of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, giving information you know to be false is a separate offence, with a maximum penalty of 40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment.

False reports to police in Queensland

Knowingly making a false representation that calls for a police investigation is an offence under section 10.21 of the Police Service Administration Act 1990 (Qld), titled False representation causing police investigations. The maximum penalty is 100 penalty units, which is $17,270 at the penalty unit value of $172.70 that applies from 1 July 2026. A court can also order the person to pay the reasonable cost of the investigation. The section does not apply where the offence described was actually committed.

Knowingly making a false report to police of a crash that caused injury or death is also an offence under section 92 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995, with a maximum penalty of 40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. Depending on the facts, a false report can also engage the Criminal Code, for example section 140, attempting to pervert justice, which carries up to 7 years imprisonment.

Support for victims of crime in Queensland

Victim Assist Queensland, part of the Queensland Government, helps victims of violent crime, including domestic and family violence, to understand their rights, find support and claim financial assistance.

Police reports and police checks are not the same thing

A police check is a national criminal history check, often needed for employment or licensing, and is a different product from a report of an incident you were involved in. See the Queensland police check guide if that is what you need instead.

For a crime report outside CITEC Confirm's categories, or any other Right to Information request, see the Queensland Right to Information guide. For the full state by state picture, see the Australia police reports hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I report a crime that is not an emergency in Queensland?

Report online through Policelink at police.qld.gov.au/policelink-reporting or by phone on 131 444, available 24 hours a day. Use 000 only for an emergency in progress.

How do I get a copy of a police report in Queensland?

Crime reports about theft, non-suspicious arson, property damage, fraud or lost property, and traffic incident reports, are obtained through CITEC Confirm, either as a one-off report or through ongoing access for approved applicants such as insurers. Other crime reports go through the Queensland Police Service Right to Information unit. Contact CITEC Confirm on 1800 773 773 for the current fee.

Do I need to apply under Right to Information to get a Queensland police report?

It depends on the report. CITEC Confirm is the channel for property-crime reports (theft, non-suspicious arson, property damage, fraud and lost property) and traffic incident reports. Any other type of crime report, including a report about domestic violence or abuse, is requested through the Queensland Police Service Right to Information unit.

What happens if I make a false report to police in Queensland?

Knowingly making a false representation that calls for a police investigation is an offence under section 10.21 of the Police Service Administration Act 1990, with a maximum penalty of 100 penalty units ($17,270 from 1 July 2026). The court can also order the person to pay the reasonable cost of the investigation.

Do I have to report a car crash to police in Queensland?

Yes, in some cases. Under section 93 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995, a driver must give their particulars to police as soon as possible and, except in exceptional circumstances, within 24 hours if anyone is killed or injured, particulars are not exchanged, or a motor vehicle is towed away. The maximum penalty is 20 penalty units.

Is a police report the same as a police check in Queensland?

No. A police report documents an incident, while a police check is a criminal history check, usually needed for employment or licensing. See the Queensland police check guide for that separate process.