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* Ministerial Media Statement

22 Apr 2024

Queensland Government extends support for Victims of Crime *

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

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

Victim assistance application wait times more than halved *

Legal Aid Queensland Public Defender appointed District Court Judge *

Applications open to be Queensland Victims’ Commissioner *

Expanded scope for in-depth review of elections *

Fund times for 600 deserving community groups *

$30M up for grabs for Queensland community groups *

Queensland Information Commissioner appointed *

Reforms for double jeopardy and subsequent appeals *

Victim support key to new proposed laws *

Anti-discrimination legislation open for consultation *

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

Leap year lovers break records for Brisbane Registry weddings *

Three service providers to deliver new crisis accommodation pilot program *

Sex work industry to be decriminalised *

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

Director of Public Prosecutions appointed *

Journalist shield laws extended, greater oversight of corruption charges *

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

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

Oliver and Isla crowned most popular names for 2023 *

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

Two new magistrates appointed *

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

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

Not Now, Not Ever *

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

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

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

Independent Ministerial Advisory Council to give victims a voice *

Double jeopardy exceptions expanded *

RTI and privacy laws strengthened to further protect individuals *

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

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

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

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

Two new magistrates appointed to Cairns *

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

Gambling regulator wins best international campaign

Mandatory data breach notification scheme a step closer *

Historic hate crime and serious vilification laws passed in Queensland *

Landmark legislation introduced to criminalise Coercive Control *

Palaszczuk Government takes action towards affirmative consent and stealthing *

Strengthening support for victims of crime *

Assistance payments to DFV victims to increase nine-fold *

Mediation and dispute resolution scholarships announced *

Take a stand this Sexual Violence Awareness Month *

Government ensuring greater support for victims of crime and communities *

Government launches guide to assist media reporting on sexual violence *

Connecting people to information

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

Three new District Court Judges named *

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

Interim Victims’ Commissioner appointed *

Reforms make termination of rundown community titles schemes easier *

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

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

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

Inquiry into copper and other metal thefts *

Palaszczuk Government accepts Legal Affairs and Safety Committee recommendations *

Comprehensive review of the Public Interest Disclosure Act released *

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

The Star fined $140,000 *

Coercive control law one step closer *

Four new Magistrates ensure Queenslanders have access to justice *

Three new Judges for District Court *

Budget provides funding for 3 new coroner positions *

$1M funding boost for Pets in Crisis program *

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

New laws passed to modernise birth certificates *

Budget boosts frontline justice services *

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

Judge Rinaudo to retire from District Court of Queensland *

Prohibition against publicly naming accused rapists to be removed *

New District Court Judge Appointed *

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

Women across Far North Queensland encouraged to get on board *

Have your say on proposed changes to online liquor sales *

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

Consultation on surveillance reforms for Queenslanders *

Major cash injection to support DFV perpetrator intervention programs *

Privacy Awareness Week 2023

Government to decriminalise sex work *

Online liquor sales and delivery consultation begins *

Government commits to modernising and strengthening anti-discrimination laws *

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

New Queensland Law Reform Commission Chair appointed *

Tougher hate crime and serious vilification laws for Queensland *

Pilot program extending legal support for Queensland veterans *

Star Entertainment pleads guilty *

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

Gender equality strategy makes notable gains – but challenges remain *

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

New Property Law Bill introduced to Parliament *

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

First stage in legislating against coercive control passes Parliament *

Video recorded evidence pilot supporting victims of DFV *

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

Reforms make it easier to redevelop ageing units in Queensland *

Justice Boddice Elevated to Court of Appeal *

Tom Sullivan KC Appointed to Supreme Court *

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

Submissions open for review to safeguard whistle-blowers *

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

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

New laws to increase hate crime penalties *

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

Oliver and Amelia top the list for 2022 *

Queensland’s Inaugural First Nations Justice Officer Appointed *

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

New team to tackle domestic violence in Rockhampton *

New bill modernises birth certificates *

Renewed focus for domestic and family violence *

Review of Public Interest Disclosure Act 2010 commences *

Action for victim-survivors of sexual violence *

New team to tackle domestic violence in the Redlands *

New laws to benefit unit owners in Queensland *

Support for communities impacted by disaster *

Investing in Queensland Women grant recipients announced *

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

National vision to end violence against women and children *

Legislation to strengthen response to coercive control introduced into Parliament *

Justice David Jackson Retires *

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

2022 Jack Cranstoun Scholarship Winners Announced *

Queensland gives its support for Wiyi Yani U Thangani *

Take a stand against sexual violence during awareness month *

Recognising your right to information

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

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

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

Inspectorate to provide oversight to detention facilities *

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

Four new magistrates appointed to Queensland Courts *

Applications open for Jack Cranstoun mediation scholarship *

Much needed funds for DVConnect *

Funding boost for Sunshine Coast sexual violence service *

Grants provide support for Queensland victims of violent crime *

Specialist domestic and family violence court to operate in Brisbane *

Grants for Queensland’s women and girls open *

Specialist domestic and family violence court to operate in Cairns *

Woodturners amongst hundreds benefitting from GCBF super round *

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

New Solicitor-General for Queensland *

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

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

Feedback sought on new seller disclosure scheme *

New CCC Chair appointed *

Former judge to lead external review into The Star casinos *

Personal injury claims farming now banned in Queensland *

Budget delivers access to justice for Queenslanders *

Budget strengthens women’s safety and economic security *

Government welcomes Southport specialist DFV Court evaluation report *

Pets in Crisis program to almost double *

New Chief Magistrate and District Court Judge appointed *

Investing in Queensland women grant recipients revealed *

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

Gold Coast security providers targeted in inspection swoop *

New Supreme Court Justices appointed *

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

Queensland tightens controls around casino operators and gaming industry *

Queensland to make public display of hate symbols a crime *

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

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

Statement from the Attorney-General regarding Court of Appeal *

Queensland’s Magistrates Court renews commitment to reconciliation *

Law Week 2022 helping to protect the community from scams *

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

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

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

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

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

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

Privacy Awareness Week 2022

$30 million to help community groups hit by flooding *

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

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

New judge appointed to Queensland’s Supreme Court *

New Queensland women’s strategy launched *

New laws to crack down on claim farming *

Retired judge to lead historic review of Justices Act 1886 *

Flood victims beware of insurance claim farmers *

SE Qld severe weather event

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

New Chief Justice appointed in Queensland Supreme Court *

Super size grants to help community organisations *

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

Tony Fitzgerald to head Crime and Corruption Commission Inquiry

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

Tony Fitzgerald to head Crime and Corruption Commission Inquiry *

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

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

Government response to PCCC report June 2021 *

New funeral regulation means better price transparency *

New mobile app to address domestic and family violence *

Three new magistrates appointed in Queensland *

Funding boost for domestic family and sexual violence services *

Barrister Paxton Booth appointed as new Privacy Commissioner *

Government, corporate and community leaders unite behind White Ribbon *

Minister urges greater awareness of DFV risks over holiday period *

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

Modernised laws introduced to embrace technology *

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

Bill delivers on commitment to justice reforms *

Bill delivers on better protections for Journalists *

Laws to establish an independent Inspector of Detention Services introduced *

Government moves to establish Public Trustee Advisory and Monitoring Board *

Sexual Violence Action plan launched *

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

Premier announces annual War Widows Day for Queensland *

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

Infant Loss Remembrance Day shines a light on miscarriage *

OLGR drops mic on karaoke bar

Two new judges appointed to the District Court *

Justice Kerri Mellifont appointed QCAT president *

Sexual Violence Awareness Month 2021 *

Winners announced for 2021 Jack Cranstoun Scholarships *

Night Quarter served big fine for unauthorised trading

Celebrate International Access to Information Day with us

Queensland’s voluntary assisted dying law passed *

Death of Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council member Bevan Costello *

Joint statement on women's safety summit *

QCAT Tribunal Recruitment

Two new judges appointed to Queensland’s Supreme Court *

Considering a safe and regulated sex work industry *

Three new magistrates appointed in Queensland *

Supreme Court Judge appointed new Senior Judge Administrator *

Gender equality forefront of Government agenda *

Applications open for the Jack Cranstoun Scholarship *

QCAT Tribunal Recruitment

Three new magistrates appointed to Queensland Courts *

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

New campaign to shine a light on advance life planning *

Laws to better protect Queenslanders coming forward underway *

Government spends big to protect Queenslanders *

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

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

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

Investing in Queensland women grant recipients announced *

Voluntary Assisted Dying laws introduced to Queensland Parliament *

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

Voluntary Assisted Dying laws to be introduced to Queensland Parliament *

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

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

Campaign for men to call out disrespect towards women *

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

Appointment of Supreme Court Justice Freeburn *

Review to ensure Queenslanders protected against discrimination *

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

Queensland women’s voices on DFV to be heard *

Justice Bond appointed to Queensland Court of Appeal *

Queensland taking the lead on gender equality *

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

Parliament to review vilification laws to ensure an inclusive Queensland

Significant updates to Queensland’s defamation laws *

Queensland Government orders review of sentencing for serious violent crimes *

Government delivers consent law reforms *

Two major appointments to Queensland’s Magistracy *

Celebrating the strength of Queensland women *

Get set for Queensland Women’s Week 2021 *

New regulations to support unit owners start today *

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

Tough new action to target repeat youth offenders *

Grants to advance gender equality for Queensland women *

Queensland communities get $16 million boost *

Takeaway liquor sales to support businesses and jobs *

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

Government boosts support for sexual and domestic violence service providers *

Budget helps women recover from COVID-19 *

2020 Budget caring for Queensland communities *

Guardianship reforms improve safeguards for vulnerable Queenslanders *

Intermediaries to assist vulnerable witnesses to give their best evidence

New death data check to help business fight identity fraud

New Magistrate appointed in Rockhampton *

Modernised body corporate regulations to commence in March 2021 *

Brisbane venue licensee fined for unlicensed adult entertainment

Attorney-General appeals sentence of Luke Daniel Chitty *

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

New judges appointed to District Court *

Maroochydore licensee fined for obstructing investigator

New Chief Judge appointed to District Court *

Government strengthens protections for Queensland kids *

Dispute Resolution scholarships awarded *

New Magistrates appointed *

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

Getting help a safe bet for gamblers

Business-friendly reforms help Queensland Unite and Recover *

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

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

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

Popular Justices of the Peace program suspended

Valley venue fined $5k for breaching Liquor Act 1992

New Member of Land Court appointed *

Love actually will be all around the Brisbane Registry *

New Supreme Court Justices appointed *

New Child Death Review Board to be established in Queensland *

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

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

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

Fire disaster areas a focus for community funding grants *

Queensland Human Rights Act commences today *

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

Hotel licensee and director swallow fine for supply to minor

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

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

Changes to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund funding guidelines

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

Landmark reforms seek justice for child sex abuse victims *

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

Cute koalas encourage Queensland parents to register their babies *

Attorney-General appeals sentence of Sterling Free *

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

Making it easier for child abuse survivors to sue institutions *

Brisbane Registry is Queensland’s top wedding venue *

Three new Magistrates for Queensland *

Appointment of new Legal Services Commissioner *

Appointment of new Deputy Chief Magistrate *

Major air conditioning upgrade for Hervey Bay Courthouse delivers jobs *

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

Polling station bunting – lose it or keep it? *

Overhaul of reviews into child deaths *

Yapper Valley Pet Resort competition unlawful in Queensland

Learn how to effectively resolve disputes

Free state-wide seminars explain body corporate laws

Companies charged $90,000 for selling liquor illegally

Townsville Magistrates Court registry completed *

Bundaberg Courthouse upgrade on track *

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

New Chief Magistrate and Magistrate appointed *

New district court judge and new magistrates for Queensland *

Budget rules in favour of justice for all Queenslanders *

Refurbishment of Bundaberg Courthouse commences *

Queenslanders warned about hoax ‘courts’ email

Volunteers a ‘priceless resource’ to local communities

More protection for children under tougher Blue Card laws *

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

Palaszczuk Government votes one for electoral reform *

Sandy Thompson QC appointed Solicitor-General for Queensland *

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No bail, no parole for terrorists *

Better protection for some of Queensland’s most vulnerable *

Have your say before the last day *

Historic day for Queenslanders as Human Rights Bill passes *

Attorney-General lodges appeal *

Valentine’s Day weddings high above the city *

Convicted killers to face tougher sentences in Queensland *

Safer Buildings: Understanding the combustible cladding legislation

New service to help resolve disputes 24-7 *

NQ CQ courthouse update

Townsville courts closed 1 February

New model for court recording and transcription in Queensland *

Queensland’s most popular baby names for 2018 revealed *

Love is in the air across Queensland *

Applications open for mediation training scholarship *

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

Brisbane Court Link program celebrates first year

Courts’ SMS trial expanded statewide *

Construction tender awarded for Beenleigh Courthouse upgrade *

Two new judges appointed to the Supreme Court *

Innovative court program begins in Southport *

Palaszczuk Government strengthens blue card system *

Statement from Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath *

Bar Association of Queensland elects first female president *

Torres Strait visit to boost Indigenous birth registrations

Right to Information Day 2018 - Trust and Transparency

Extra judges for Queensland *

“I do” want a beautiful wedding ceremony *

New Commissioners for ECQ and ADCQ *

Attorney-General names new magistrates for regional Queensland *

Bill introduced to ensure right to safe terminations *

Laws to criminalise revenge porn *

Civil and workplace surveillance laws to be examined *

New service helps victims of sexual assault *

Attorney-General announces new appointments *

Innovative court program begins in Cairns *

New District Court Judge for Maroochydore *

Historic day for Queensland’s LGBTIQ community *

Budget boosts justice resources *

State budget to deliver on Blue Card reform *

More clues for Family History Researchers *

Attorney-General welcomes extended detention for child rapist *

$1.25 million for Silver Anniversary Grants Round *

New Faces for Sentencing Advisory Council *

Two new magistrates for regional Queensland *

Law Yarn to help improve Indigenous health *

Queensland to publish domestic and family violence statistics *

Spaces available for free Gold Coast body corporate seminar

Spaces available for free Fraser Coast body corporate seminar

Spaces available for free Bundaberg body corporate seminar

Government moves to outlaw dangerous new drugs *

Spaces available for free Springfield body corporate seminar

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

Spaces available for free Toowoomba body corporate seminar

Queensland’s First Indigenous Judge Appointed *

Three new judges appointed *

Queensland First with Marriage Equality *

New judge for Rockhampton *

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

Kingaroy courthouse refurbishment complete *

Saying yes to a valid Will *

“I do” want a new marriage certificate *

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

Law change to help victims of sexual assault *

Renovated Court officially opened *

New QCAT President appointed *

JPs given new tools to better serve Queenslanders *

Domestic and Family Violence Court extended to Beenleigh *

New Domestic and Family Violence laws now in effect *

Queenslanders can be the judge and sentence an offender *

Queenslanders urged to be vigilant about privacy *

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

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

Margaret McMurdo appointed Legal Aid Chair *

New Magistrates to serve Queensland *

Easier access to help for homicide victims and families *

Palaszczuk Government commits $6.2 million to Youth Justice *

District Court appointment for Townsville *

Attorney-General announces three new Magistrate appointments *

Palaszczuk Government praises work of Mackay Community Legal Centre *

Farewell to Justice Moynihan *

New President of the Court of Appeal named *

Attorney-General Pays Tribute to Retiring Justice *

Laws improve rights, treatment for domestic violence victims *

Palaszczuk Government moves to strengthen CCC powers *

Palaszczuk Government ends “gay panic” defence *

Statement from the Attorney-General - Extended trading hours *

New intensive case management to target repeat young offenders *

New intensive case management to target repeat young offenders *

New online form to help Domestic and Family Violence victims *

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

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

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

Overnight fire - Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law, Brisbane

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

Major overhaul for parole system to keep Queenslanders safe *

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

Body corporate reforms up for discussion *

Queensland is a leader in tackling Domestic and Family Violence *

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

Applications open for mediation training scholarship *

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

Supreme Court appointment announced *

Queensland Court appointments announced *

District Court appointments announced for Brisbane and Southport *

Court of Appeal President to stand down *

Queensland to allow class action law suits *

Southport domestic and family violence court trial making inroads

Palaszczuk Government announces District Court appointment *

Southport domestic and family violence court trial extended *

Last updated:: 17 November 2023