The department’s locations

While many services are delivered in and from Brisbane, the department has a strong presence in regional, rural and remote areas.

The department is the lead agency for 23 of the 78 Queensland Government Agent Program (QGAP) offices providing a wide range of government services in rural and remote communities.

In addition, the Justices of the Peace (JP) program undertakes regional training courses and supports thousands of volunteers at JPs in the Community signing sites in 140 locations across the state.

Magistrates courts constituted by local Indigenous JPs are held in the communities of Aurukun, Cherbourg, Kowanyama, Lockhart River, Mornington Island, Bamaga, Woorabinda and Pormpuraaw.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has 15 chambers and a sub office in 10 locations across the state.

QCAT conducts hearings at various locations in venues such as courthouses, hospitals and community facilities.

Civil mediation services and conflict management training is available in south east Queensland and five regional centres in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton and Hervey Bay.

Criminal mediation services are available in Brisbane, Southport, Townsville and Cairns.

The Office of Fair and Safe Work Queensland provides selected private and public sector industrial relations services, workplace health and safety services and electrical safety services in 23 locations throughout the state.