The legislation passed after hearing emotional contributions from MPs, who outlined their own histories with the scourge of domestic violence.

The amendments include giving police more powers to act quickly and including children for the first time, allowing government departments to share information and providing for automatic mutual recognition of domestic violence orders made in other Australian jurisdictions.

Protection orders will remain in place for five years unless the court is satisfied that there are reasons for a shorter order to be made.

Child Safety Minister Shannon Fentiman said the new laws would deliver more tailored support to keep victims of violence safe, and strengthen the police and justice response to domestic and family violence.

The Bill had bipartisan support.

Labor member for Thuringowa Aaron Harper told Parliament that domestic violence had "pulled my family apart".

"Moving from city to city, to town to town, and to house to house," he said.

"Moving through as violence and stuff around you took place.

"So without going into detail, because I sometimes I think that is all too hard, although I do commend fellow members for standing up and actually sharing their experiences in this house."

Mr Harper thanked the Domestic and Family Violence Minister Shannon Fentiman and department staff for saving lives.

Near the end of his speech, Mr Harper choked up. The LNP's Mr Cramp then crossed to Labor's side of the chamber to shake his hand.

Ms Fentiman said: "Let me be clear to the women of Queensland: Please seek help."

EARLIER: As a child, he was always apprehensive to be at home, especially on a Friday and Saturday night.

He would lock himself in his bedroom with his younger brother and sister, securing the door with a bolt.

Member for Gaven Sid Cramp was in tears in Parliament on Tuesday during a debate on the Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill, as he gave an account of the violent childhood he endured.

"Getting my siblings to sleep and then waiting for the violence to start," Mr Cramp said.

"Waiting for the violence to start, before jumping out my bedroom window, to run next door to ring the police.

"What I would've given for a mobile phone in those days.

"I was always grateful though for the bolt lock on my bedroom door, that had held on so many occasions.

"And for the police officers who helped me back in my window so the perpetrator never found out."

Mr Cramp endured domestic violence from the age of 11, until he moved out of home at the age of 15, he said.

"I thought for some time that this situation was just accepted as normal, as a situation seemed hidden or not spoken about by those around me.

"So today, to see our communities and also ourselves in this house as community representatives, speaking out so strongly against domestic violence and family violence to show that it is never, ever OK to abuse your partner or children, fills me with passion and purpose to do all I can to be a positive part for outcomes and victims."

Other MPs encouragingly called out "You're alright mate," across the chamber, delivering tissues, as Mr Cramp wiped away tears and paused to compose himself while recounting his story.

"Growing up as a teenager in a household where alcohol-fuelled domestic and family violence was a regular occurrence, I was always apprehensive about being home, especially on a Friday and Saturday night," Mr Cramp said.

He said he was inspired to finally speak out after listening to other people's stories, including those from LNP Member for Mudgeeraba Ros Bates, and a woman in his community.

"Although I've previously spoken about this issue in the house, up until now I've refrained from sharing my own personal experience of domestic and family violence in Parliament," he said.

"I do see how much a negative situation can actually be a source of power to assist others in facing the same issue."

Member for Nudgee Leanne Linard said a survivor of extreme domestic violence had contacted her, describing trying to flee with two young children.

"Her reflections on how her life, and the lives of her children, was daily impacted by violence, and how difficult it had been to leave with nowhere to live, no car, no money, and with two young children, was significantly compounded by the fact that when she did leave the perpetrator followed them from house to house and state to state," she said.

"I know this story is not an isolated one."

Ms Linard said she was pleased to see bill would recognise the automatic recognition of interstate orders.

National domestic violence helpline: 1800 737 732 or 1800RESPECT. In an emergency call triple-zero.

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