Qld cops warn of anti-bikie law repeal

Bikies will be back to terrorising Queensland's streets if controversial legislation aimed at curbing criminal gang activity is scrapped, the state's police warn.

The Queensland Police Service has issued several submissions to the government's Organised Crime Legislation Taskforce, which is reviewing the former Newman Government's tough anti-bikie laws.

QPS says if the Palaszczuk Government were to repeal the legislation it would affect community confidence, causing people to fear for their safety and impacting the economy generally.

"Repealing the legislation is likely to see criminal organisations once again moving freely and conducting criminal activities in a public way," one submission read.

"Including the recommencement of public displays of violence ... and facilitated through the use of fortified club houses."

QPS detailed 16 bikie-related acts of public violence that had occurred in Queensland between 2006 until the laws were enacted in 2013, including the infamous Broadbeach brawl that sparked the crackdown.

But police noted there hadn't been any violent attacks in public in Queensland since the laws were enacted, compared to nine in Victoria and 32 in NSW.

The submission also warned that, with other states moving to introduce similar legislation, repealing Queensland's laws could result in criminal gangs moving back into the state.

However, Queensland Council for Civil Liberties president Michael Cope was scathing of the legislation, which he warned allowed police to take rights away from innocent people.

"A more flagrant denial of the principles of natural justice is hard to imagine," he wrote.

The laws, which make bikie gangs illegal in Queensland and include tough penalties for members, have been controversial from the start.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk last year made it an election commitment to review the laws.

She said this week that the review didn't mean the government was softening its approach.

"We have zero tolerance for outlaw motorcycle gangs," Ms Palaszczuk said.

The taskforce is due to report to Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath by March 31.