Forms and publications

This is the final report for the former Department of Employment and Industrial Relations (DEIR). Following a machinery-of-government change implemented in March 2009, DEIR was abolished and its functions were transferred to the Department of Justice and Attorney-General. The report is prepared in accordance with the Financial and Administration and Audit Act 1977.

This is the Final Report-Financial Statements for the former Department of Employment and Industrial Relations (DEIR). Following a machinery-of-government change implemented in March 2009, DEIR was abolished and its functions were transferred to the Department of Justice and Attorney-General. The report is prepared in accordance with the Financial and Administration and Audit Act 1977.

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General’s annual report summarises our financial and corporate performance for 2008–09. Our aim is to provide an annual report that meets the needs of our stakeholders and our accountability requirements under the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977.

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General’s annual report summarises our financial and corporate performance. Our aim is to provide an annual report that meets the needs of our stakeholders and our accountability requirements under the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977.

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General’s annual report summarises our financial and corporate performance. Our aim is to provide an annual report that meets the needs of our stakeholders and our accountability requirements under the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977.

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General’s annual report summarises our financial and corporate performance. Our aim is to provide an annual report that meets the needs of our stakeholders and our accountability requirements under the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977.

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General’s annual report summarises our financial and corporate performance. Our aim is to provide an annual report that meets the needs of our stakeholders and our accountability requirements under the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977.

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General’s annual report summarises our financial and corporate performance. Our aim is to provide an annual report that meets the needs of our stakeholders and our accountability requirements under the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977.

Details of organisation and certification statement.

Details of organisation and certification statement.

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General is the government agency responsible for administering justice, industrial relations and safety services in Queensland.

A quick guide to your rights and public sector agency responsibilities under the Information Privacy Act 2009.

The department delivers diverse services through its courts and tribunals, its legal and advocacy services and through a range of community-focussed programs, policies and services, including services to protect vulnerable people, maintain consumer and business confidence in the marketplace and ensure effective licensing and registration systems. These services have been expanded due to the September 2007 machinery-of-Government change, which transferred responsibility for the Office for Fair Trading, Body Corporate and Community Management, the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal Registry and the RetailShop Leases Registry to the department.

The department delivers diverse services to urban, rural and remote communities throughout the State. These include courts and tribunals;legal and advocacy services,a range of community-focused programs; policies and services, including services to protect vulnerable people and services aimed at improving productivity, equity and safety in Queensland workplaces.

In 2009–10, the Department of Justice and Attorney-General remains focussed on making our justice system more open and accessible, and our communities and workplaces safer. This will be achieved through building modern justice facilities, enhancing our services and their delivery, and implementing programs to assist vulnerable people and improve safety.

The 2010-11 State Budget provides $1.046 billion for the Department of Justice and Attorney-General to deliver a broad range of justice services. This will ensure the department can continue to build on the many achievements of recent years and help make Queensland a stronger, safer and fairer state, as outlined in Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland.

In 2009–10, the Department of Justice and Attorney-General remains focussed on making our justice system more open and accessible, and our communities and workplaces safer. This will be achieved through building modern justice facilities, enhancing our services and their delivery, and implementing programs to assist vulnerable people and improve safety.

Queensland State Budget 2010-2011. Service Delivery Statements for the Department of Justice and Attorney General

The department's purpose is to contribute to a fair and just society and safe, healthy, productive workplaces and community.

An open and accessible justice system is the corner-stone of a safe, just and supportive society. Operating from more than 100 locations around Queensland, the Department of Justice and Attorney-General delivers the services which support our justice system.

Organisational structure for the Department of Justice and Attorney-General.

Consultation draft - Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction Reform and Modernisation Amendment Bill 2009

Like most areas of government, the Department of Justice and Attorney-General is required to collect and use personal information as part of its day to day activities.

Like most areas of government, the Department of Justice and Attorney-General is required to collect and use personal information as part of its day to day activities.

As with other Queensland Government agencies, the department is required to comply with section 33 of the Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act) when transferring personal information out of Australia. Any transfer of personal information must comply with these rules or the transfer will be a breach of the department’s obligation to comply with the privacy principles. Business units should therefore be aware of their obligations under section 33 of the IP Act.

Trust acccounts for public accountants - setting up an account, tips for auditors, ministerial exemption, proforma, new trust accounts, ceased to be a trustee

Trust acccounts for public accountants - setting up an account, tips for auditors, ministerial exemption, proforma, new trust accounts, ceased to be a trustee

Trust acccounts for public accountants - setting up an account, tips for auditors, ministerial exemption, proforma, new trust accounts, ceased to be a trustee

Trust acccounts for public accountants - setting up an account, tips for auditors, ministerial exemption, proforma, new trust accounts, ceased to be a trustee

This form can be used to record and lodge a complaint.

This form must be completed and submitted to the Courts Performance and Reporting Unit (CPRU), before any request for data can be actioned.

Form used to seek an exemption in order to screen any film at a film festival or community screening that is not already classified.

Trust acccounts for public accountants - setting up an account, tips for auditors, ministerial exemption, proforma, new trust accounts, ceased to be a trustee

Trust acccounts for public accountants - setting up an account, tips for auditors, ministerial exemption, proforma, new trust accounts, ceased to be a trustee

Trust acccounts for public accountants - setting up an account, tips for auditors, ministerial exemption, proforma, new trust accounts, ceased to be a trustee

Trust acccounts for public accountants - setting up an account, tips for auditors, ministerial exemption, proforma, new trust accounts, ceased to be a trustee

Trust acccounts for public accountants - setting up an account, tips for auditors, ministerial exemption, proforma, new trust accounts, ceased to be a trustee

The Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act) commenced on 1 July 2009. The IP Act contains 11 Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) which apply to the Department of Justice and Attorney-General. IPP 5 places an obligation on agencies to take steps to ensure that people are aware of the types of personal information held by an agency, why they are held, and how an individual can access their personal information. This document is designed to meet the obligations imposed by IPP 5, and contains information about the structure of the department, the differing types of personal information held, the reasons such personal information is held, and how you may access your own personal information.

Workers and volunteers responding to the Queensland floods are faced with an emotionally and physically demanding experience, and as towns enter the recovery phase, the risk of fatigue to workers and volunteers needs to be managed.

Oulines the obligations of recipients of the 2009-10 Legal Practitioner Interest On Trust Accounts Fund (LPITAF) general grants.

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General is responsible for the administration of the Legal Profession Act 2007 (LPA). The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice can approve general grant funding from the Legal Practitioner Interest on Trust Accounts Fund (LPITAF), for initiatives that meet the purposes provided under Section 289(1)(h) of the LPA.

The goal of the Program is to reduce Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander over-representation in the criminal justice system.

These guidelines have been developed to give convicted prisoners the opportunity to request testing of DNA in very limited circumstances including where their appeal options have been exhausted. They were released on 5 August 2010. The guidelines set rigorous application criteria while also acknowledging significant developments in forensic science.

Guide for completing ANZAC Day Trust Grant Applications.

The Preamble to the Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) provides that government held information should be released administratively as a matter of course, unless there is good reason not to, with applications under the RTI Act being necessary only as a last resort.

This guideline has been developed by the Right to Information and Privacy Unit to assist business units in taking adequate steps to manage privacy risks before, during and after a move.

The Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act) commenced on 1 July 2009. The IP Act contains 11 Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) which apply to the Department of Justice and Attorney-General. IPP 5 places an obligation on agencies to take steps to ensure that people are aware of the types of personal information held by an agency, why they are held, and how an individual can access their personal information. This document is designed to meet the obligations imposed by IPP 5, and contains information about the structure of the department, the differing types of personal information held, the reasons such personal information is held, and how you may access your own personal information.

Statement from the Premier outlining that Information is the lifeblood of democracy. To reach its full potential, a State like Queensland needs citizens who are informed and a government that is open and responsive.

The Queensland Government promotes equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities for all Queenslanders, regardless of their cultural, ethnic, religious background or gender. The Government endorsed the Multicultural Queensland – making a world of difference policy to provide formanaging our ever-increasing diversity for the economic and social well-being of all Queenslanders;improving government policy and programs and promoting local harmony and respect for diversity of race, religion and language.

The goal of the department is to embed multiculturalism in the department by ensuring staff are culturally competent; staff are recruited from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; communication and engagement with organisations and communities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and clients have access to interpreters.

This plan outlines the actions that the department will take to increase the employment of Aborignal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the agency.

In May 2005, the Queensland Government announced a package of legislative reforms to strengthen and safeguard the rights of people with a disability and support continuous improvement in the quality of services they receive.

This plan has been developed to comply with the requirements of the Disability Services Act 2006.

This Disability Service Plan contributes to whole of government visions through strong actions that work towards the department making its services more accessible, raising more awareness of rights and responsibilities, creating employment opportunities and supporting staff to learn more about disability.

This plan outlines the department's committment to a positive contribution towards reconciliation.

The regulatory simplification plan is a way to identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary and excessive legislative reuirements

The Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service was developed in line with the government’s commitment and in consultation with agencies, employees and industrial representatives. The Code was designed to be relevant for all public sector agencies and their employees and reflects the amended ethics principles and values contained in the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994.

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General is committed to delivering quality services that are responsive to the needs of our community. This includes building an organisational culture that recognises the benefits of effective complaint handling.

Under the Public Service Act 1996, the Chief Executive has the authority to delegate all or any of the powers or functions incidental in the discharge of his or her responsibilities. The Chief Executive may delegate such powers or functions to any position in the Department or to the person who, for the time being, holds or performs the duties of any position in the Department.

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General recognises that both work and home environments have an impact on an employee’s health and work performance and that it has a responsibility for the well-being of employees when problems affect their work.

This policy will enable clients to access services fairly and equitably and ensure service delivery is responsive and high quality.

The reporting of suspected misconduct within the Queensland public sector is fundamental to its ongoing integrity and health.

This policy applies to all documents to be published on the Department of Justice and Attorney-General’s website.

This policy is designed to assist panels make effective recruitment and selection decisions. The Selection Panel has to demonstrate its judgement and responsibility to make decisions which are based on the principles of equity and merit; transparent and able to withstand scrutiny. The outcomes must be able to be defended by the Chair and procedural fairness is to be exercised by the panel at all times.

Telecommuting is a flexible work practice which enables some employees, including employees who are also managers, to better accommodate the demands of work and family life. Telecommuting may enable people to remain in employment from a remote location, balance family commitments rather than take a full day off, return to work from parental or other leave, or remain in employment for a longer period than first envisaged prior to retirement. Telecommuting opportunities form part of the Department’s Health and Wellbeing Program.

The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policy is part of an overall framework designed for managing WHS in the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (the Department) and ensuring a safe and healthy working environment. It applies to all employees, contractors and visitors to the Department.

A fun activity sheet for children related to the functions of the Department of Justice and Attorney-General

Getting involved in Safe Work Australia Week 2010 (SWAW), is easy. Take advantage of the many free resources available for download or order to help you promote health and safety in your workplace.

Young workers, aged 15-24, have limited work experience and are still developing and maturing, and therefore at a risk of being seriously injured or worse. The resources on this page are designed for young workers. Use them in the classroom or workplace to start discussions or as visual reminders.

Alerts regarding key risks and hazards for equipment, workplaces or work situations.

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland publications, posters, brochures and other resources

A register has been previously provided and has been updated with additional returns for the December Quarter.

A register has been previously provided and has been updated with additional returns for the December Quarter.

A register has been previously provided and has been updated with additional returns for the June Quarter.

A register has been previously provided and has been updated with additional returns for the March Quarter.

A register has been previously provided and has been updated with additional returns for the September Quarter.

A register has been previously provided and has been updated with additional returns for the September Quarter.

The Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney General (DJAG) engaged KPMG to undertake an evaluation of the Community Justice Group (CJG) Program. The first CJG in Queensland was established in 1993. Since then, the program has expanded considerably. DJAG have managed the program since 2006. Funding of $4.04 million was allocated to the program in 2010/11.

In May 2010, DJAG engaged KPMG to conduct an independent evaluation of the CJG program. The final evaluation report was received by DJAG on 23 November 2010.

Evaluation of the Queensland Murri Court by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC).

This report presents key findings and recommendations developed as part of an independent evaluation of Queensland’s Remote Justices of the Peace (Magistrates Court) Program (JP Court program). The evaluation has been conducted by researchers at the Cairns Institute, James Cook University. The Department of Justice and Attorney General (Qld) (DJAG) commissioned the evaluation.

In October 2010, the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG) received the independent evaluation of the JP Magistrates Court Program undertaken by Professor Chris Cunneen and associates of Cairns Institute, James Cook University.

Attorney-General’s Report to Cabinet on Optional Preferential Voting in Queensland

Queensland Indigenous Alcohol Diversion Program - final summative evaluation report

Honourable Martin Moynihan's examines and reports on the working of Queensland - December 2008

Special committee report on the partial defence of provocation and a non-violent sexual advance - January 2012

The report includes the Queensland Government’s response to coronial recommendations handed down between 1 January 2008 and 31 December 2008.

The report includes the Queensland Government’s response to coronial recommendations 2009

The Queensland Government’s Response to Coronial Recommendations 2010 is a whole-of-government report responding to coronial recommendations and comments directed towards Government during 2010.

the Queensland Government’s response to coronial recommendations handed down between 1 January 2008 and 31 December 2008.

Right to Information and Information Privacy applications received for Department of Justice and Attorney-General documents.

Right to Information and Information Privacy applications received for Department of Justice and Attorney-General documents.

Right to Information and Information Privacy applications received for Department of Justice and Attorney-General documents.

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General's vision is to provide a fair and safe Queensland.

The Strategic Plan is an essential document for our department. In setting our vision for the future it provides us with a common set of goals.

The Strategic Plan is an essential document for our department. In setting our vision for the future it provides us with a common set of goals.

How the Department of Justice and Attorney-General is leading by example.

Use this template to accept a 2008-09 General Grant: Legal Practitioner Interest On Trust Accounts Fund (LPITAF)

Application form for 2008-09 LPITAF grants.

Use this template to report on 2008-09 General Grants Outcomes: Legal Practitioner Interest On Trust Accounts Fund (LPITAF)

The Board of Management of the Department of Justice and Attorney-General has established the Accommodation, Fleet and Asset Management Committee as part of its governance framework. This document establishes the authority and responsibility of the Committee so that it may function effectively in the Department.

The Audit and Risk Management Committee acts as an independent advisory body to the Director-General in order to assist in the effective discharge of the responsibilities of this position contained in the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977, the Financial Management Standard 1997 and other relevant legislation. The independence of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and Internal Audit to operational units is a statutory requirement.

Terms of reference for the Board of Management committee.

The Board of Management (BOM) of the Department of Justice and Attorney-General has established the Finance Committee (Committee) as part of its governance framework. This document establishes the authority and responsibility of the Committee so that it may function effectively in the Department.

The Board of Management of the Department of Justice and Attorney-General has established the Information Management Committee as part of its governance framework. This document establishes the authority and responsibility of the Committee so that it may function effectively in the Department.

The Board of Management of the Department of Justice and Attorney-General has established the Planning Performance and Capability Committee as part of its governance framework. This document establishes the authority and responsibility of the Committee so that it may function effectively in the Department.