Lockouts will reduce violence: Qld govt

Queensland's government has reaffirmed its commitment to pub and club lockout laws in the wake of a teen's death after an allegedly random attack in Brisbane.

Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath said 18-year-old Cole Miller's death from head injuries on Monday, following an apparent one-punch attack in Fortitude Valley on the weekend, was an absolute tragedy.

She said Labor was committed to stamping out all violence and passing lockout laws, which will make most venues serve last drinks at 2am.

"We believe these are sensible changes that will see a reduction in the number of assaults that we have," Ms D'Ath said.

"The evidence shows that when you reduce the number of hours that the alcohol is sold you do see a reduction in those assaults, that has to be our priority."

The attorney-general said similar lockout laws had worked in California and Dubai.

She said having a vibrant nightlife was only possible if revellers had access to safe entertainment areas.

"No parent ever wants to get that call that their child is not coming home from a night out on the town," Ms D'Ath said.

The Parliamentary Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee is currently examining the government's lockout legislation and is due to report back to the parliament on February 8.