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* Ministerial Media Statement

01 Oct 2024

Queenslanders urged to show support and raise awareness for Sexual Violence Awareness Month

27 Sep 2024

Second DFV co-response model trial to launch in south-east Queensland *

27 Sep 2024

New system to improve DFV safety and efficiency of Queensland courts *

27 Sep 2024

Court program expands to new locations to help reduce reoffending *

26 Sep 2024

New magistrate appointed in Southport *

23 Sep 2024

New sexual consent laws take effect *

23 Sep 2024

Annual report 2023-24

11 Sep 2024

Government putting Queensland workers first *

11 Sep 2024

New laws protect children aged 16 and 17 from sexual interactions with adults *

11 Sep 2024

New laws to boost protection for Queensland children *

10 Sep 2024

Laws passed to regulate assisted reproductive providers *

06 Sep 2024

Important change to DFV strangulation offence *

06 Sep 2024

Record breaking support: $33m in grants to 598 community groups *

30 Aug 2024

Greater access to Childrens Court matters *

24 Aug 2024

Queensland campaigns to lead awareness on coercive control and sexual consent *

23 Aug 2024

New Queensland Crown Solicitor appointed *

22 Aug 2024

Two new District Court Judges appointed *

21 Aug 2024

Journalist shield laws passed to include corruption proceedings *

21 Aug 2024

Two Deputy Directors of Public Prosecutions appointed *

21 Aug 2024

Forensic Science Queensland Advisory Council appointed *

26 Jul 2024

Innovative strategy puts spotlight on those using domestic and family violence *

26 Jul 2024

New strategy tackles overrepresentation of First Nations peoples in the justice system *

25 Jul 2024

Wrap-around support programs for sexual assault victims start in 2025 *

24 Jul 2024

Townsville nightclub fined for dangerous promotions

24 Jul 2024

Statement from Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath *

24 Jul 2024

Blue card scheme supporting First Nations Queenslanders expanded *

12 Jul 2024

A new magistrate for Mount Isa while legal services are given a boost *

10 Jul 2024

Winghaus undertakes to remove ‘Ladbrokes Lounges’ from Bowen Hills and CBD venues

28 Jun 2024

Respected advocate announced as Queensland’s first Victims’ Commissioner *

14 Jun 2024

Stronger laws to protect workers from discrimination and harassment *

13 Jun 2024

Amendments introduced to strengthen operation of blue card laws *

11 Jun 2024

More support to tackle domestic and family violence in the Budget *

07 Jun 2024

Gambling Community Benefit Fund provides extra funding to boost communities and not-for-profit groups in need *

31 May 2024

New President and member of Land Court Appointed *

31 May 2024

Full steam ahead for women’s safety and justice reforms *

31 May 2024

Budget boost to protect Queenslanders from violence *

30 May 2024

Funding to support DFV victim-survivors *

30 May 2024

Community grants increase rental and accommodation assistance for DFV victim-survivors *

29 May 2024

Government accepts anti-corruption reporting powers review recommendations *

23 May 2024

DFV integrated service commences in Redlands *

21 May 2024

New laws to improve justice system response to domestic, family and sexual violence *

21 May 2024

Modernised Trusts Bill introduced to Parliament *

14 May 2024

New home for domestic and family violence support service *

05 May 2024

Relationships Australia Queensland to join Cairns police on domestic and family violence calls for service *

02 May 2024

Two new Coroners to boost court *

02 May 2024

Reforms promise better protection for Queensland’s sex workers *

02 May 2024

Two new Justices appointed and Justice Brown elevated *

01 May 2024

Victims and their families given greater Childrens Court access *

30 Apr 2024

Independent Victims’ Commissioner to be permanently established *

29 Apr 2024

DFSV sector receives $36m funding boost *

29 Apr 2024

Celebrate Privacy Awareness Week 2024

22 Apr 2024

Queensland Government extends support for Victims of Crime *

19 Apr 2024

Latest action plan key to efforts to end sexual violence in Queensland *

13 Apr 2024

More than $50M for initiatives to prevent, respond and break the cycle of DFV *

04 Apr 2024

Victim assistance application wait times more than halved *

28 Mar 2024

Legal Aid Queensland Public Defender appointed District Court Judge *

27 Mar 2024

Applications open to be Queensland Victims’ Commissioner *

25 Mar 2024

Expanded scope for in-depth review of elections *

21 Mar 2024

Fund times for 600 deserving community groups *

19 Mar 2024

$30M up for grabs for Queensland community groups *

15 Mar 2024

Queensland Information Commissioner appointed *

06 Mar 2024

Reforms for double jeopardy and subsequent appeals *

06 Mar 2024

New laws to tackle domestic, family and sexual violence in Queensland *

06 Mar 2024

Victim support key to new proposed laws *

06 Mar 2024

Anti-discrimination legislation open for consultation *

27 Feb 2024

Three service providers to deliver new crisis accommodation pilot program *

27 Feb 2024

Leap year lovers break records for Brisbane Registry weddings *

15 Feb 2024

Journalist shield laws extended, greater oversight of corruption charges *

15 Feb 2024

CCC reporting powers under the microscope in former chief justice-led review *

15 Feb 2024

Sex work industry to be decriminalised *

15 Feb 2024

Director of Public Prosecutions appointed *

02 Feb 2024

Free legal advice, replacement birth certificates for weather impacted Queenslanders *

02 Feb 2024

Safe and Diverse Communities grants open with one-off funding boost *

28 Jan 2024

Oliver and Isla crowned most popular names for 2023 *

14 Dec 2023

Strong progress made on domestic, family and sexual violence and criminal justice reforms *

08 Dec 2023

Director-General announced to lead Queensland’s justice department *

08 Dec 2023

Not Now, Not Ever *

08 Dec 2023

Three new coroners to bring decades of legal expertise to Brisbane and Cairns *

08 Dec 2023

Two new magistrates appointed *

07 Dec 2023

New campaign to reignite Queenslanders’ love for sport without placing a bet

01 Dec 2023

$2.22 million to provide safe housing for domestic violence victims *

01 Dec 2023

Major increases in assistance to victims of crime passed by parliament *

30 Nov 2023

Independent Ministerial Advisory Council to give victims a voice *

29 Nov 2023

RTI and privacy laws strengthened to further protect individuals *

29 Nov 2023

Double jeopardy exceptions expanded *

16 Nov 2023

State-wide workshops provide Interim Victims’ Commissioner opportunity to listen *

15 Nov 2023

$3m per year boost for Qld sexual assault services and women’s health and wellbeing services *

15 Nov 2023

New videos to improve women’s safety in bars and clubs

14 Nov 2023

Bodies corporate, unit owners and land buyers better supported under new reforms *

26 Oct 2023

Two new magistrates appointed to Cairns *

25 Oct 2023

Once-in-a-generation rewrite of Queensland’s property laws *

23 Oct 2023

Gambling regulator wins best international campaign

12 Oct 2023

Historic hate crime and serious vilification laws passed in Queensland *

12 Oct 2023

Mandatory data breach notification scheme a step closer *

11 Oct 2023

Palaszczuk Government takes action towards affirmative consent and stealthing *

11 Oct 2023

Landmark legislation introduced to criminalise Coercive Control *

10 Oct 2023

Assistance payments to DFV victims to increase nine-fold *

10 Oct 2023

Strengthening support for victims of crime *

07 Oct 2023

Mediation and dispute resolution scholarships announced *

04 Oct 2023

Take a stand this Sexual Violence Awareness Month *

28 Sep 2023

Government ensuring greater support for victims of crime and communities *

22 Sep 2023

Government launches guide to assist media reporting on sexual violence *

22 Sep 2023

Connecting people to information

13 Sep 2023

Queensland Government updates justice legislation, removing prohibition on naming alleged sex offenders *

08 Sep 2023

Three new District Court Judges named *

06 Sep 2023

Independent Advisory Group to give victims a greater voice across Queensland *

02 Sep 2023

Interim Victims’ Commissioner appointed *

24 Aug 2023

Key property reforms tackle sunset clauses, smoking and pets in units *

24 Aug 2023

Reforms make termination of rundown community titles schemes easier *

18 Aug 2023

Service provider appointment brings Townsville High Risk Team a step closer *

17 Aug 2023

Consultation open on a Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Perpetrator Strategy *

09 Aug 2023

Palaszczuk Government accepts Legal Affairs and Safety Committee recommendations *

09 Aug 2023

Inquiry into copper and other metal thefts *

08 Aug 2023

Comprehensive review of the Public Interest Disclosure Act released *

04 Aug 2023

Strong progress made in first year of women’s safety and justice reforms *

02 Aug 2023

The Star fined $140,000 *

01 Aug 2023

Coercive control law one step closer *

07 Jul 2023

Four new Magistrates ensure Queenslanders have access to justice *

03 Jul 2023

Budget provides funding for 3 new coroner positions *

03 Jul 2023

Three new Judges for District Court *

01 Jul 2023

$1M funding boost for Pets in Crisis program *

29 Jun 2023

$3 million in grant funding awarded to battle domestic violence *

14 Jun 2023

New laws passed to modernise birth certificates *

13 Jun 2023

Budget delivers for survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence *

13 Jun 2023

Budget boosts frontline justice services *

01 Jun 2023

Judge Rinaudo to retire from District Court of Queensland *

25 May 2023

Prohibition against publicly naming accused rapists to be removed *

25 May 2023

New District Court Judge Appointed *

16 May 2023

Law Week raises awareness of how everyone can combat coercive control *

12 May 2023

Women across Far North Queensland encouraged to get on board *

11 May 2023

Have your say on proposed changes to online liquor sales *

09 May 2023

Domestic and family violence co-response trial to start in Cairns *

03 May 2023

Consultation on surveillance reforms for Queenslanders *

02 May 2023

Major cash injection to support DFV perpetrator intervention programs *

26 Apr 2023

Privacy Awareness Week 2023

24 Apr 2023

Government to decriminalise sex work *

11 Apr 2023

Online liquor sales and delivery consultation begins *

03 Apr 2023

Government commits to modernising and strengthening anti-discrimination laws *

31 Mar 2023

Judge Catherine Muir appointed to the bench of the Supreme Court *

31 Mar 2023

New Queensland Law Reform Commission Chair appointed *

29 Mar 2023

Tougher hate crime and serious vilification laws for Queensland *

24 Mar 2023

Pilot program extending legal support for Queensland veterans *

20 Mar 2023

Star Entertainment pleads guilty *

14 Mar 2023

Review of QCAT Act to improve and enhance the vital service for Queenslanders

11 Mar 2023

Gender equality strategy makes notable gains – but challenges remain *

28 Feb 2023

Donor-conceived people's right to access genetic history to be protected *

23 Feb 2023

New Property Law Bill introduced to Parliament *

23 Feb 2023

Securing women’s futures focus of funding grants this Queensland Women’s Week *

22 Feb 2023

First stage in legislating against coercive control passes Parliament *

17 Feb 2023

Over $18 million for Legal Aid Queensland to protect DFV witnesses *

17 Feb 2023

Video recorded evidence pilot supporting victims of DFV *

16 Feb 2023

Tom Sullivan KC Appointed to Supreme Court *

16 Feb 2023

Reforms make it easier to redevelop ageing units in Queensland *

16 Feb 2023

Justice Boddice Elevated to Court of Appeal *

14 Feb 2023

Real-life love stories playing out at Brisbane Registry this Valentine’s Day

30 Jan 2023

Applications open for $3 million in funding to battle domestic violence *

30 Jan 2023

Submissions open for review to safeguard whistle-blowers *

25 Jan 2023

Safe and Diverse Communities Grant Program delivers more funding to address domestic and family violence *

23 Jan 2023

Independent chairs appointed to Forensic Services Queensland’s Interim Advisory Board *

23 Jan 2023

New laws to increase hate crime penalties *

21 Jan 2023

Oliver and Amelia top the list for 2022 *

16 Jan 2023

New year, new round of super-sized grants for Queensland communities *

16 Jan 2023

Queensland’s Inaugural First Nations Justice Officer Appointed *

06 Dec 2022

New team to tackle domestic violence in Rockhampton *

02 Dec 2022

New bill modernises birth certificates *

25 Nov 2022

Renewed focus for domestic and family violence *

23 Nov 2022

Review of Public Interest Disclosure Act 2010 commences *

21 Nov 2022

Action for victim-survivors of sexual violence *

17 Nov 2022

New team to tackle domestic violence in the Redlands *

08 Nov 2022

New laws to benefit unit owners in Queensland *

04 Nov 2022

Support for communities impacted by disaster *

02 Nov 2022

Legal centre funding to help people with mental illness access justice *

02 Nov 2022

Investing in Queensland Women grant recipients announced *

17 Oct 2022

National vision to end violence against women and children *

14 Oct 2022

Legislation to strengthen response to coercive control introduced into Parliament *

11 Oct 2022

Justice David Jackson Retires *

09 Oct 2022

$1 Million Boost to Sexual Assault Services in Response to DNA Inquiry *

07 Oct 2022

2022 Jack Cranstoun Scholarship Winners Announced *

05 Oct 2022

Queensland gives its support for Wiyi Yani U Thangani *

01 Oct 2022

Take a stand against sexual violence during awareness month *

26 Sep 2022

Recognising your right to information

12 Sep 2022

Grants now open to support diverse communities respond to domestic, family and sexual violence *

07 Sep 2022

Former District Court judge to head serious and organised crime legislation review *

01 Sep 2022

Sweeping reforms proposed for Queensland’s anti-discrimination laws *

30 Aug 2022

Inspectorate to provide oversight to detention facilities *

22 Aug 2022

Have your say on ‘off the plan’ consumer protections *

18 Aug 2022

Four new magistrates appointed to Queensland Courts *

12 Aug 2022

Applications open for Jack Cranstoun mediation scholarship *

03 Aug 2022

Much needed funds for DVConnect *

25 Jul 2022

Funding boost for Sunshine Coast sexual violence service *

22 Jul 2022

Grants provide support for Queensland victims of violent crime *

16 Jul 2022

Specialist domestic and family violence court to operate in Brisbane *

12 Jul 2022

Grants for Queensland’s women and girls open *

11 Jul 2022

Specialist domestic and family violence court to operate in Cairns *

11 Jul 2022

Woodturners amongst hundreds benefitting from GCBF super round *

07 Jul 2022

More funding for justice and safety in Mackay-Whitsunday region *

07 Jul 2022

New Solicitor-General for Queensland *

06 Jul 2022

Government response to DFV Death Review and Advisory Board annual report *

01 Jul 2022

Release of Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce report into women and girls’ experiences of the criminal justice system *

01 Jul 2022

Feedback sought on new seller disclosure scheme *

01 Jul 2022

New CCC Chair appointed *

30 Jun 2022

Former judge to lead external review into The Star casinos *

22 Jun 2022

Personal injury claims farming now banned in Queensland *

21 Jun 2022

Budget delivers access to justice for Queenslanders *

21 Jun 2022

Budget strengthens women’s safety and economic security *

17 Jun 2022

Government welcomes Southport specialist DFV Court evaluation report *

11 Jun 2022

Pets in Crisis program to almost double *

10 Jun 2022

New Chief Magistrate and District Court Judge appointed *

07 Jun 2022

Investing in Queensland women grant recipients revealed *

06 Jun 2022

Commission of Inquiry into DNA Testing Conducted by Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services *

01 Jun 2022

Gold Coast security providers targeted in inspection swoop *

27 May 2022

New Supreme Court Justices appointed *

26 May 2022

Queensland tightens controls around casino operators and gaming industry *

26 May 2022

Support for DFV survivors through video evidence and extra protections for journalists become law *

26 May 2022

Queensland to make public display of hate symbols a crime *

25 May 2022

Major drop in alcohol-fuelled violence shows new laws are working *

20 May 2022

Deputy State Coroner, Southern Eastern Coroner, Gladstone Magistrate appointed *

19 May 2022

Statement from the Attorney-General regarding Court of Appeal *

16 May 2022

Law Week 2022 helping to protect the community from scams *

16 May 2022

Queensland’s Magistrates Court renews commitment to reconciliation *

11 May 2022

Commission of Inquiry to examine Queensland Police Service responses to domestic and family violence *

10 May 2022

Women’s voices heard: Historic overhaul in addressing Domestic and Family Violence *

06 May 2022

"GIVIT up' for domestic and family violence survivors this Mother's Day *

05 May 2022

Queenslanders have chance to be heard in ground-breaking justice review *

01 May 2022

Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month aims to change community attitudes *

29 Apr 2022

Consultation opens on body corporate law changes for resorts and mixed use developments

27 Apr 2022

Privacy Awareness Week 2022

23 Apr 2022

$30 million to help community groups hit by flooding *

09 Apr 2022

Greater representation of women in public spaces takes another step forward *

06 Apr 2022

$7 Million to support domestic and family violence service in Central Queensland *

31 Mar 2022

New judge appointed to Queensland’s Supreme Court *

31 Mar 2022

New Queensland women’s strategy launched *

31 Mar 2022

New laws to crack down on claim farming *

24 Mar 2022

Retired judge to lead historic review of Justices Act 1886 *

09 Mar 2022

Flood victims beware of insurance claim farmers *

27 Feb 2022

SE Qld severe weather event

24 Feb 2022

Queensland Government acts to protect rights of donor-conceived people *

24 Feb 2022

New Chief Justice appointed in Queensland Supreme Court *

21 Feb 2022

Super size grants to help community organisations *

17 Feb 2022

Government responds to the inaugural Child Death Review Board Annual Report 2020-21 *

03 Feb 2022

Tony Fitzgerald to head Crime and Corruption Commission Inquiry

02 Feb 2022

Grants open to support women as Queensland Women’s Week set to make some noise *

31 Jan 2022

Tony Fitzgerald to head Crime and Corruption Commission Inquiry *

14 Jan 2022

Isla and Oliver top the list for baby names in 2021 *

13 Jan 2022

Funding for Queensland’s diverse communities to respond to DFV *

17 Dec 2021

New funeral regulation means better price transparency *

17 Dec 2021

Government response to PCCC report June 2021 *

15 Dec 2021

New mobile app to address domestic and family violence *

10 Dec 2021

Three new magistrates appointed in Queensland *

10 Dec 2021

Funding boost for domestic family and sexual violence services *

03 Dec 2021

Barrister Paxton Booth appointed as new Privacy Commissioner *

26 Nov 2021

Government, corporate and community leaders unite behind White Ribbon *

26 Nov 2021

Minister urges greater awareness of DFV risks over holiday period *

23 Nov 2021

Roundtable aims to improve women’s safety in licensed venues *

18 Nov 2021

Modernised laws introduced to embrace technology *

17 Nov 2021

Round two of the investing in Queensland women grant recipients announced *

16 Nov 2021

Bill delivers on better protections for Journalists *

16 Nov 2021

Bill delivers on commitment to justice reforms *

28 Oct 2021

Government moves to establish Public Trustee Advisory and Monitoring Board *

28 Oct 2021

Laws to establish an independent Inspector of Detention Services introduced *

26 Oct 2021

Sexual Violence Action plan launched *

19 Oct 2021

Attorney-General pays tribute to retiring Chief Justice Catherine Holmes *

19 Oct 2021

Premier announces annual War Widows Day for Queensland *

14 Oct 2021

OLGR drops mic on karaoke bar

14 Oct 2021

Two new judges appointed to the District Court *

14 Oct 2021

Infant Loss Remembrance Day shines a light on miscarriage *

14 Oct 2021

New grants to help Queensland’s diverse communities respond to DFV *

08 Oct 2021

Justice Kerri Mellifont appointed QCAT president *

01 Oct 2021

Sexual Violence Awareness Month 2021 *

28 Sep 2021

Winners announced for 2021 Jack Cranstoun Scholarships *

22 Sep 2021

Night Quarter served big fine for unauthorised trading

21 Sep 2021

Celebrate International Access to Information Day with us

16 Sep 2021

Queensland’s voluntary assisted dying law passed *

15 Sep 2021

Death of Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council member Bevan Costello *

06 Sep 2021

Joint statement on women's safety summit *

06 Sep 2021

QCAT Tribunal Recruitment

03 Sep 2021

Two new judges appointed to Queensland’s Supreme Court *

28 Aug 2021

Considering a safe and regulated sex work industry *

20 Aug 2021

Three new magistrates appointed in Queensland *

12 Aug 2021

Gender equality forefront of Government agenda *

12 Aug 2021

Supreme Court Judge appointed new Senior Judge Administrator *

06 Aug 2021

Applications open for the Jack Cranstoun Scholarship *

05 Aug 2021

QCAT Tribunal Recruitment

29 Jul 2021

Three new magistrates appointed to Queensland Courts *

21 Jul 2021

Statement from the Attorney-General regarding Supreme Court Justice Martin Daubney *

12 Jul 2021

New campaign to shine a light on advance life planning *

18 Jun 2021

Laws to better protect Queenslanders coming forward underway *

15 Jun 2021

Government spends big to protect Queenslanders *

15 Jun 2021

Women’s economic security and safety a priority in budget *

09 Jun 2021

Government roundtable examines safe housing solutions for domestic and family violence victims *

08 Jun 2021

Action plan to support First Nations people applying for blue cards *

26 May 2021

Investing in Queensland women grant recipients announced *

25 May 2021

Voluntary Assisted Dying laws introduced to Queensland Parliament *

24 May 2021

New campaign puts focus on non-physical forms of domestic and family violence *

18 May 2021

Voluntary Assisted Dying laws to be introduced to Queensland Parliament *

17 May 2021

Don’t wait until it’s too late this Law Week *

17 May 2021

$30M boost to domestic and family violence services across Queensland *

15 May 2021

Campaign for men to call out disrespect towards women *

14 May 2021

Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Grants support First Nations service providers *

13 May 2021

Appointment of Supreme Court Justice Freeburn *

04 May 2021

Review to ensure Queenslanders protected against discrimination *

01 May 2021

We all play a part this Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month *

29 Apr 2021

Queensland women’s voices on DFV to be heard *

22 Apr 2021

Justice Bond appointed to Queensland Court of Appeal *

21 Apr 2021

Parliament to review vilification laws to ensure an inclusive Queensland

21 Apr 2021

Queensland taking the lead on gender equality *

21 Apr 2021

Grants boost support for Queensland’s domestic and sexual violence services *

20 Apr 2021

Significant updates to Queensland’s defamation laws *

09 Apr 2021

Queensland Government orders review of sentencing for serious violent crimes *

25 Mar 2021

Government delivers consent law reforms *

11 Mar 2021

Two major appointments to Queensland’s Magistracy *

08 Mar 2021

Celebrating the strength of Queensland women *

03 Mar 2021

Get set for Queensland Women’s Week 2021 *

01 Mar 2021

New regulations to support unit owners start today *

17 Feb 2021

Former Court of Appeal judge to lead taskforce into coercive control *

09 Feb 2021

Tough new action to target repeat youth offenders *

04 Feb 2021

Grants to advance gender equality for Queensland women *

29 Jan 2021

Queensland communities get $16 million boost *

13 Jan 2021

Takeaway liquor sales to support businesses and jobs *

12 Jan 2021

Surge in requests for family history records during COVID-19 *

07 Oct 2024

Government boosts support for sexual and domestic violence service providers *

04 Dec 2020

Budget helps women recover from COVID-19 *

01 Dec 2020

2020 Budget caring for Queensland communities *

30 Nov 2020

Guardianship reforms improve safeguards for vulnerable Queenslanders *

30 Nov 2020

Intermediaries to assist vulnerable witnesses to give their best evidence

24 Nov 2020

New death data check to help business fight identity fraud

29 Sep 2020

Modernised body corporate regulations to commence in March 2021 *

29 Sep 2020

New Magistrate appointed in Rockhampton *

25 Sep 2020

Brisbane venue licensee fined for unlicensed adult entertainment

10 Sep 2020

Attorney-General appeals sentence of Luke Daniel Chitty *

08 Sep 2020

Child sex doll supply, production and possession to carry 20-year prison sentence *

27 Aug 2020

New judges appointed to District Court *

25 Aug 2020

Maroochydore licensee fined for obstructing investigator

13 Aug 2020

New Chief Judge appointed to District Court *

15 Jul 2020

Government strengthens protections for Queensland kids *

10 Jul 2020

Dispute Resolution scholarships awarded *

09 Jul 2020

New Magistrates appointed *

02 Jul 2020

Chair for the New Child Death Review Board in Queensland announced *

01 Jul 2020

Getting help a safe bet for gamblers

18 Jun 2020

Business-friendly reforms help Queensland Unite and Recover *

20 May 2020

Coroners to get more powers in bid to unlock unresolved cases *

24 Apr 2020

Queenslanders urged to ‘check in’ following reports of increase in online gambling

23 Apr 2020

Video conferencing to facilitate legal transactions in era of social distancing *

17 Mar 2020

Popular Justices of the Peace program suspended

05 Mar 2020

Valley venue fined $5k for breaching Liquor Act 1992

20 Feb 2020

New Member of Land Court appointed *

14 Feb 2020

Love actually will be all around the Brisbane Registry *

06 Feb 2020

New Supreme Court Justices appointed *

05 Feb 2020

New Child Death Review Board to be established in Queensland *

04 Feb 2020

Co-operatives reform aims to cut red tape, boost regional economies *

24 Jan 2020

Caxton Street pub fined $6000 for breaching Liquor Act, following venue brawl

21 Jan 2020

$773,000 Queensland Government funding boost for North West community organisations *

16 Jan 2020

Fire disaster areas a focus for community funding grants *

01 Jan 2020

Queensland Human Rights Act commences today *

23 Dec 2019

Hotel licensee and director swallow fine for supply to minor

23 Dec 2019

MacGregor karaoke bar fined $20k for multiple breaches of Liquor Act

13 Dec 2019

New judges appointed to Court of Appeal, District Court along with new Magistrate *

12 Dec 2019

Changes to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund funding guidelines

12 Dec 2019

Statement from the Attorney-General re South-East Queensland Flood Class Action *

28 Nov 2019

North Brisbane man fined $20,000 for eBay alcohol sales

27 Nov 2019

Landmark reforms seek justice for child sex abuse victims *

11 Nov 2019

Licensee fined $45,000 for 'comprehensive disregard' of Liquor Act

28 Oct 2019

Cute koalas encourage Queensland parents to register their babies *

24 Oct 2019

Attorney-General appeals sentence of Sterling Free *

23 Oct 2019

It’s now easier for child abuse survivors to sue institutions *

22 Oct 2019

Making it easier for child abuse survivors to sue institutions *

20 Oct 2019

Brisbane Registry is Queensland’s top wedding venue *

01 Oct 2019

Three new Magistrates for Queensland *

27 Sep 2019

Appointment of new Legal Services Commissioner *

27 Sep 2019

Appointment of new Deputy Chief Magistrate *

25 Sep 2019

Major air conditioning upgrade for Hervey Bay Courthouse delivers jobs *

24 Sep 2019

Register of blue card status of home-based carers launched 0

23 Sep 2019

Polling station bunting – lose it or keep it? *

18 Sep 2019

Overhaul of reviews into child deaths *

13 Sep 2019

Yapper Valley Pet Resort competition unlawful in Queensland

21 Aug 2019

Learn how to effectively resolve disputes

07 Aug 2019

Free state-wide seminars explain body corporate laws

22 Jul 2019

Companies charged $90,000 for selling liquor illegally

10 Jul 2019

Townsville Magistrates Court registry completed *

08 Jul 2019

Bundaberg Courthouse upgrade on track *

07 Jul 2019

$70,000 for programs to help victims get their lives back on track *

04 Jul 2019

New Chief Magistrate and Magistrate appointed *

13 Jun 2019

New district court judge and new magistrates for Queensland *

11 Jun 2019

Budget rules in favour of justice for all Queenslanders *

07 Jun 2019

Refurbishment of Bundaberg Courthouse commences *

05 Jun 2019

Queenslanders warned about hoax ‘courts’ email

24 May 2019

Volunteers a ‘priceless resource’ to local communities

16 May 2019

More protection for children under tougher Blue Card laws *

12 May 2019

ICYMI: sharing intimate images without consent could land you in jail *

01 May 2019

Palaszczuk Government votes one for electoral reform *

08 Apr 2019

Sandy Thompson QC appointed Solicitor-General for Queensland *

01 Apr 2019

News

28 Mar 2019

No bail, no parole for terrorists *

26 Mar 2019

Better protection for some of Queensland’s most vulnerable *

27 Feb 2019

Historic day for Queenslanders as Human Rights Bill passes *

27 Feb 2019

Have your say before the last day *

19 Feb 2019

Attorney-General lodges appeal *

14 Feb 2019

Valentine’s Day weddings high above the city *

11 Feb 2019

Safer Buildings: Understanding the combustible cladding legislation

11 Feb 2019

Convicted killers to face tougher sentences in Queensland *

08 Feb 2019

NQ CQ courthouse update

08 Feb 2019

New service to help resolve disputes 24-7 *

01 Feb 2019

Townsville courts closed 1 February

29 Jan 2019

New model for court recording and transcription in Queensland *

20 Jan 2019

Queensland’s most popular baby names for 2018 revealed *

19 Jan 2019

Love is in the air across Queensland *

17 Jan 2019

Applications open for mediation training scholarship *

14 Dec 2018

Two new District Court judges and new President of Childrens Court *

11 Dec 2018

Brisbane Court Link program celebrates first year

07 Dec 2018

Courts’ SMS trial expanded statewide *

04 Dec 2018

Construction tender awarded for Beenleigh Courthouse upgrade *

29 Nov 2018

Two new judges appointed to the Supreme Court *

28 Nov 2018

Innovative court program begins in Southport *

13 Nov 2018

Palaszczuk Government strengthens blue card system *

03 Nov 2018

Statement from Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath *

02 Nov 2018

Bar Association of Queensland elects first female president *

11 Oct 2018

Torres Strait visit to boost Indigenous birth registrations

21 Sep 2018

Extra judges for Queensland *

21 Sep 2018

Right to Information Day 2018 - Trust and Transparency

11 Sep 2018

“I do” want a beautiful wedding ceremony *

06 Sep 2018

New Commissioners for ECQ and ADCQ *

30 Aug 2018

Attorney-General names new magistrates for regional Queensland *

22 Aug 2018

Bill introduced to ensure right to safe terminations *

20 Aug 2018

Laws to criminalise revenge porn *

26 Jul 2018

Civil and workplace surveillance laws to be examined *

18 Jul 2018

New service helps victims of sexual assault *

05 Jul 2018

Attorney-General announces new appointments *

25 Jun 2018

Innovative court program begins in Cairns *

21 Jun 2018

New District Court Judge for Maroochydore *

14 Jun 2018

Historic day for Queensland’s LGBTIQ community *

13 Jun 2018

Budget boosts justice resources *

12 Jun 2018

State budget to deliver on Blue Card reform *

06 Jun 2018

More clues for Family History Researchers *

06 Jun 2018

Attorney-General welcomes extended detention for child rapist *

02 Jun 2018

$1.25 million for Silver Anniversary Grants Round *

01 Jun 2018

New Faces for Sentencing Advisory Council *

31 May 2018

Two new magistrates for regional Queensland *

30 May 2018

Law Yarn to help improve Indigenous health *

27 May 2018

Queensland to publish domestic and family violence statistics *

21 May 2018

Spaces available for free Gold Coast body corporate seminar

16 May 2018

Spaces available for free Fraser Coast body corporate seminar

11 May 2018

Spaces available for free Bundaberg body corporate seminar

06 May 2018

Government moves to outlaw dangerous new drugs *

24 Apr 2018

Spaces available for free Springfield body corporate seminar

05 Apr 2018

“I Do” want to have a say on LGBTI Births, Deaths and Marriages *

04 Apr 2018

Spaces available for free Toowoomba body corporate seminar

22 Mar 2018

Queensland’s First Indigenous Judge Appointed *

08 Mar 2018

Three new judges appointed *

07 Mar 2018

Queensland First with Marriage Equality *

22 Feb 2018

New judge for Rockhampton *

14 Feb 2018

Valentine’s Day: Almost 100 same-sex couples married in Queensland *

06 Feb 2018

Kingaroy courthouse refurbishment complete *

19 Jan 2018

Saying yes to a valid Will *

03 Jan 2018

“I do” want a new marriage certificate *

02 Jan 2018

Charlotte and Oliver take the crown for Queensland’s most popular baby names in 2017 *

27 Oct 2017

Law change to help victims of sexual assault *

19 Oct 2017

Renovated Court officially opened *

06 Oct 2017

New QCAT President appointed *

01 Sep 2017

JPs given new tools to better serve Queenslanders *

21 Jun 2017

Domestic and Family Violence Court extended to Beenleigh *

31 May 2017

New Domestic and Family Violence laws now in effect *

18 May 2017

Queenslanders can be the judge and sentence an offender *

17 May 2017

Queenslanders urged to be vigilant about privacy *

07 May 2017

798 people charged in first 12 months of new domestic violence offence *

05 May 2017

Attorney-General pays tribute to retiring Senior Judge Administrator Justice John Byrne *

04 May 2017

Easier access to help for homicide victims and families *

04 May 2017

Margaret McMurdo appointed Legal Aid Chair *

04 May 2017

New Magistrates to serve Queensland *

26 Apr 2017

Palaszczuk Government commits $6.2 million to Youth Justice *

21 Apr 2017

District Court appointment for Townsville *

21 Apr 2017

Attorney-General announces three new Magistrate appointments *

13 Apr 2017

Palaszczuk Government praises work of Mackay Community Legal Centre *

07 Apr 2017

Farewell to Justice Moynihan *

31 Mar 2017

New President of the Court of Appeal named *

24 Mar 2017

Attorney-General Pays Tribute to Retiring Justice *

23 Mar 2017

Palaszczuk Government moves to strengthen CCC powers *

23 Mar 2017

Laws improve rights, treatment for domestic violence victims *

21 Mar 2017

Palaszczuk Government ends “gay panic” defence *

18 Mar 2017

Statement from the Attorney-General - Extended trading hours *

10 Mar 2017

New intensive case management to target repeat young offenders *

10 Mar 2017

New intensive case management to target repeat young offenders *

01 Mar 2017

New online form to help Domestic and Family Violence victims *

20 Feb 2017

Update 4 – QE II Courts of Law, Brisbane to remain closed

19 Feb 2017

Update - Closure, Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law, Brisbane

19 Feb 2017

Update 3 – Court listing changes, QE II Courts of Law, Brisbane

18 Feb 2017

Overnight fire - Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law, Brisbane

18 Feb 2017

Update – Fire, Queensland Elizabeth II Courts of Law, Brisbane

16 Feb 2017

“No body, no parole” to become law in Queensland: Palaszczuk *

16 Feb 2017

Major overhaul for parole system to keep Queenslanders safe *

13 Feb 2017

Body corporate reforms up for discussion *

31 Jan 2017

Queensland is a leader in tackling Domestic and Family Violence *

30 Jan 2017

Statement from the Attorney-General on Chief Justice of the High Court *

27 Jan 2017

Applications open for mediation training scholarship *

14 Jan 2017

Charlotte and Oliver the most popular baby names in Queensland for 2016 *

15 Dec 2016

Supreme Court appointment announced *

02 Dec 2016

Queensland Court appointments announced *

11 Nov 2016

District Court appointments announced for Brisbane and Southport *

31 Oct 2016

Court of Appeal President to stand down *

05 Aug 2016

Queensland to allow class action law suits *

16 May 2016

Southport domestic and family violence court trial making inroads

03 Mar 2016

Palaszczuk Government announces District Court appointment *

07 Jan 2016

Southport domestic and family violence court trial extended *