Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has called for a review into police chase laws after a Queensland policeman was critically injured when he was hit by a suspected stolen car.

Pete McAulay, a 24-year-old constable from Goodna police station, has undergone surgery after suffering serious head injuries in the incident at Booval, west of Brisbane, on Thursday morning.

The officer was dragged several metres after being hit while laying stingers to stop a suspected stolen car.

Constable McAulay remains in a critical but stable condition in a Brisbane hospital.

Two teenagers, a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl, have both been charged with one count each of attempted murder and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

Call for remote engine immobilisers

The Queensland Police Union (QPU) has renewed calls for remote engine immobilisers to be installed in all new vehicles.

QPU president Ian Leavers said the technology would prevent similar tragedies.

"I would like to see we will never need a police pursuit into the future because we can shut down cars and protect the community," Mr Leavers said.

"This is all about safety — we have technology, let's use it to protect lives."

Mr Dutton said a review into police chase laws should be undertaken.

"It's just a stark reminder of how dangerous the job is, but yes, we do need to look afresh," Mr Dutton said.

"The chase laws allowing people to get into stolen cars knowing that they're not going to be pursued is a very dangerous outcome.

"I'll have a look at the investigation and see what can be recommended as a result of this particular matter."

Mr Dutton said his thoughts and prayers were with Constable McAulay for a speedy recovery.

Constable McAulay was laying road stingers when he was hit by the car. ( ABC News: Rachel Riga )

Queensland Police Minister Mark Ryan said he would talk to his interstate colleagues about implementing remote vehicle immobilisers.

"I want to issue a challenge to my colleagues — there is a ministerial council of police ministers coming up, let's put it on the agenda, let's get this done," Mr Ryan said.

"This is not just about community safety, it's about the safety of our police, ensure vehicles on our roads are safe and can be remotely immobilised."

Mr Ryan agreed there needed to be more done to prevent young people committing crimes.

"By the time the kids get into the criminal justice system, it is almost too late for them — we need to get early intervention and prevention right," Mr Ryan said.

Bond University associate professor in criminology, Dr Terry Goldsworthy, who served as a policeman for more than 28 years, said he would like to see more evidence about the effectiveness of remote engine immobilisers.

"We know there's going to be a cost involved if we head down that path," he said.

"There are other devices such as interlock devices to stop drink driving — we haven't fitted that to every vehicle yet and drink drinking imposes a huge cost on society.

"The reality and practicality of putting these kind of devices into every vehicle is challenging."

Donations call to help family

Mr Leavers said he had been inundated with calls from across Australia wanting to support the 24-year-old constable, who was sworn into the QPS in 2014.

"The Queensland Police Union has set up an account with Q-Bank where donations can be made and also at any Westpac branch," Mr Leavers said.

"All funds will go directly to Pete and his family, and to assist them in every which way."

Police marched in Brisbane on Friday morning to mark National Police Remembrance Day. ( ABC News: Ashleigh Stevenson )

Speaking as police prepared to march for National Police Remembrance Day, Mr Leavers said Constable McAulay's injuries reflected the dangers police faced on the job every day.

Mr Leavers said Constable McAulay had "paid a hefty price" for simply doing his job.

"[He was] just starting out a career, something he was very passionate about, and this could very well be taken from him," Mr Leavers said.

"We're just hoping that Pete is one of those people that we don't have to remember on Police Remembrance Day and he makes a full recovery — he's got a hell of a fight on his hands."

Queensland Police Commissioner Ian Stewart thanked hospital staff for looking after Constable McAulay.

Mr Stewart also said more needed to be done to support at-risk young people from committing crimes.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the incident was deeply troubling.

"It's a reminder, I think, of the work and the sacrifice and the risks that police take all around the country every day," Mr Morrison said.

"Our thoughts are with him and his family and we hope and pray for his recovery."