Family of Destiny Otton-Rakuraku reveal heartache after she is allegedly set on fire in ‘horrific’ attack near Brisbane

The devastated family of a Queensland woman allegedly set on fire by her ex-partner have revealed their heartache, as the state government promises reforms.

Destiny Otton-Rakuraku, 34, continues to fight for life after she was allegedly set on fire at a home in Kingston, south of Brisbane, about 7.45am on Saturday.

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The mother of two was found with serious burns to her body and face and rushed to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a serious condition, where she remains.

Destiny’s mother Alison Rakuraku told 7NEWS she was “numb” and was struggling to remember the attack because of her shock.

“I’m devastated,” she said.

“But she’s strong, so we will be strong for our girl.”

Destiny’s best friend Emma Nguyen said the alleged act of domestic violence was “horrific”.

“That’s not normal, that’s not OK. This needs to end,” she said.

A 36-year-old man was charged with attempted murder on Saturday and is expected to appear before Beenleigh Magistrates Court on Monday.

The man allegedly poured an accelerant on Destiny before using a lighter to set her on fire.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said the state was in sorrow over the alleged attack.

“These are the kind of incidents that shock communities,” he said on Sunday.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved.”

Domestic violence prevention minister Amanda Camm said a team of experts will be brought in to consult on domestic violence reforms.

She also announced plans for 150 ankle bracelets for high-risk offenders to be rolled out from July.

“(The ankle bracelets provide) 24/7 monitoring to ensure that women, children and those impacted by domestic family violence are protected in our state,” she said.

“(Destiny’s) condition will evolve in the coming days, but her life will be forever changed.”

Hearts of Purple CEO Michelle Beatie slammed the rise in domestic-related violence against women.

“The crimes that we’re seeing against women, it’s just horrific, domestic violence is escalating rapidly,” she said.

Saturday’s alleged attack bore similarities to the murders of Hannah Clarke and her three children in Brisbane in 2020, and Kelly Wilkinson on the Gold Coast in 2021.

Both women and the three children were killed when they were set on fire by estranged partners.