A notorious wife killer may be kept behind bars for another decade under a state's proposed parole reforms that have been backed by victims' families.
Gerard Baden-Clay is up for parole next year after receiving a life sentence for murdering his wife Allison in 2012 in a crime that shocked the country.
However, he may be kept in prison until 2037 after the Queensland government announced restricted prisoner changes to be introduced to parliament.
"This is a significant change to ensure we prioritise the rights of victims," Corrective Services Minister Laura Gerber told reporters on Monday, saying the reforms were aimed at the "worst of the worst".
Following a parole board review, the state government is set to expand the classification of restricted prisoners, previously limited to child killers and multiple murderers.
