The bipartisan committee that reviewed the bill recommended it be passed, a rarity in the state's hung parliament, where the LNP and Labor sit on equal numbers in the House.

The Australian Medical Association, the Queensland Council of Civil Liberties and the Bar Association of Queensland all raised concerns about the expanded powers, including the retention of information obtained under the emergency response, the extension of the terrorist emergency beyond seven days by the government without judicial review, and the lack of safeguards in relation to search and seize powers.

The Queensland Greens also raised concerns over the government's power to extend an emergency situation beyond seven days, by up to 28 days, where it determines it is needed.

Agencies told the parliamentary committee the additional powers were needed to 'keep Queenslanders safe' and the powers would only be used when necessary. The committee also made note of potential impacts on the fundamental legislative principles that underscored rights and liberties under the rule of law.

It found that while there were potential issues – police can control the movements of people within declared emergency zones, demand and retain information, search and seize from those entering or leaving and, in some cases, reverses the onus of proof. But it found the objectives of the bill worth the potential risks to individual rights and liberties and only made one recommendation – that the bill be passed.