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* Ministerial Media Statement
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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 Mar 2021
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
Intermediaries to assist vulnerable witnesses to give their best evidence
30 Nov 2020
Guardianship reforms improve safeguards for vulnerable Queenslanders *
24 Nov 2020
New death data check to help business fight identity fraud
29 Sep 2020
New Magistrate appointed in Rockhampton *
29 Sep 2020
Modernised body corporate regulations to commence in March 2021 *
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 *
06 Jul 2020
Anthony Reilly appointed as new Queensland Ombudsman *
02 Jul 2020
Chair for the New Child Death Review Board in Queensland announced *
01 Jul 2020
Getting help a safe bet for gamblers
19 Jun 2020
New Director of Public Prosecutions appointed *
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
Mount Isa Court Link service aims to tackle offending *
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 *
13 Jan 2020
Test media statement *
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
23 Dec 2019
Hotel licensee and director swallow fine for supply to minor
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 *
04 Oct 2019
Grants awarded to Queensland community legal centres *
01 Oct 2019
Three new Magistrates for Queensland *
27 Sep 2019
Appointment of new Deputy Chief Magistrate *
27 Sep 2019
Appointment of new Legal Services Commissioner *
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 *
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
23 Aug 2019
QCAT Tribunal recruitment - Call for expressions of interest
22 Aug 2019
Consultation on proposed reforms to child sexual offence laws *
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
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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 *
13 Feb 2019
‘Revenge porn’ now a criminal offence *
11 Feb 2019
Convicted killers to face tougher sentences in Queensland *
11 Feb 2019
Safer Buildings: Understanding the combustible cladding legislation
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
Right to Information Day 2018 - Trust and Transparency
21 Sep 2018
Extra judges for Queensland *
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 *
26 Jul 2018
Mongrel Mob to be outlawed in Queensland *
25 Jul 2018
Juror email scam alert
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
10 Apr 2018
Spaces available for free Coorparoo 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 *
17 Oct 2017
New campaign dispels blue card myths *
16 Oct 2017
New Queensland Corrective Services Commissioner Announced *
13 Oct 2017
Improved access to JPs for North Townsville residents
13 Oct 2017
Improved access to JPs for Roma residents
12 Oct 2017
Statement from the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice *
10 Oct 2017
Parliament votes “yes” to righting historical wrongs *
06 Oct 2017
New QCAT President appointed *
06 Oct 2017
Statement from the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D'Ath *
29 Sep 2017
Annual report shows Queensland Corrective Services reforms are on track *
14 Sep 2017
Palaszczuk Government announces funding for LGBTI Legal Service ahead of postal survey *
05 Sep 2017
Palaszczuk Government to reform Guardianship laws *
01 Sep 2017
JPs given new tools to better serve Queenslanders *
31 Aug 2017
Queenslanders urged to have their say on mixed-use and resort developments *
24 Aug 2017
Two new District Court Judges Appointed *
18 Aug 2017
Sixteen new custodial officers join Lotus Glen prison frontline *
10 Aug 2017
Queensland leading Australia on No Body, No Parole *
10 Aug 2017
Queensland leading Australia on No Body, No Parole *
03 Aug 2017
Palaszczuk Government tackles cyberbullying and sexting *
03 Aug 2017
Attorney-General officially opens new Southport Legal Aid office *
03 Aug 2017
Palaszczuk Government commits $300,000 to expand Logan Central Probation and Parole *
31 Jul 2017
More parolees tracked with GPS to protect our communities *
20 Jul 2017
Sentencing Council reports back on child exploitation material *
20 Jul 2017
Palaszczuk Government invests in prison security to keep Queenslanders safe *
14 Jul 2017
Caboolture summit tackles the impacts of ice *
14 Jul 2017
Security bolstered at Brisbane Youth Detention Centre *
14 Jul 2017
Caboolture summit tackles the impacts of ice *
13 Jul 2017
Queensland Youth Transition to Success *
13 Jul 2017
Have your say on body corporate issues *
04 Jul 2017
Corrective Services celebrates NAIDOC Week *
03 Jul 2017
Body worn cameras increased to safeguard prison staff safety *
01 Jul 2017
Palaszczuk Government boosts help for crime victims *
29 Jun 2017
New members to the Parole Board Queensland appointed *
29 Jun 2017
More custodial officers graduate to bolster corrections frontline *
28 Jun 2017
Statement from Attorney-General and Minister for Justice *
21 Jun 2017
Domestic and Family Violence Court extended to Beenleigh *
19 Jun 2017
Government makes historic investment in Rockhampton Courthouse *
13 Jun 2017
State Budget boosts new justice initiatives *
07 Jun 2017
Local youths on track for positive futures
02 Jun 2017
Statement from Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath on Whiskey Au Go Go Inquest *
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 *
16 May 2017
Attorney-General joins in Law Week fundraiser *
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
Attorney-General announces three new Magistrate appointments *
21 Apr 2017
District Court appointment for Townsville *
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 *
16 Feb 2017
Major overhaul for parole system to keep Queenslanders safe *
13 Feb 2017
Body corporate reforms up for discussion *
08 Feb 2017
Transitioning to Success *
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 *
01 Dec 2016
Palaszczuk Government ensures victims get vital support *
29 Nov 2016
Palaszczuk Government outlines path forward for expunging historical gay convictions *
21 Nov 2016
Statement from the Attorney-General on the death of Annette Mason *
11 Nov 2016
District Court appointments announced for Brisbane and Southport *
09 Nov 2016
Faster information sharing to help tackle domestic violence *
08 Nov 2016
Palaszczuk Government ensures greater justice for child sex abuse victims *
03 Nov 2016
Competition sparks next generation of smart consumers *
31 Oct 2016
Court of Appeal President to stand down *
15 Oct 2016
Panel to conduct Electoral Commission review announced *
11 Oct 2016
Palaszczuk Government acts to keep Queensland’s women and children safe *
11 Oct 2016
Palaszczuk Government acts to keep Queensland’s women and children safe *
27 Sep 2016
$1 million backing for new female prisoner re-integration program *
21 Sep 2016
Limited edition Deadly Choices birth certificate designs launched *
07 Sep 2016
17-year-olds to be moved to youth justice *
19 Aug 2016
Attorney-General orders independent review of Queensland Youth Detention Centres *
16 Aug 2016
Improving access to justice for child sex abuse victims *
15 Aug 2016
Palaszczuk Government drives domestic and family violence reforms *
09 Aug 2016
Cabinet endorses immediate action and wide-ranging review of parole *
05 Aug 2016
Queensland to allow class action law suits *
02 Aug 2016
Time limits on legal claims by child sex abuse victims to be removed *
21 Jul 2016
Independent review for Electoral Commission of Queensland *
21 Jul 2016
New Land Court President appointed *
21 Jul 2016
Palaszczuk Government moves to curb offensive advertising slogans *
20 Jul 2016
Expert board to review domestic violence deaths *
14 Jul 2016
New Deputy DPPs for Queensland *
22 Jun 2016
Director of Child Protection Litigation appointed *
14 Jun 2016
Palaszczuk Government plan to address domestic and family violence *
14 Jun 2016
Palaszczuk Government enhances tracking of sex offenders *
25 May 2016
Sentencing Council reinstated in Queensland *
16 May 2016
Southport domestic and family violence court trial making inroads
13 May 2016
Law Week 16–20 May: Join the Justice Journey
12 May 2016
Attorney-General announces new appointments *
27 Apr 2016
Long service awards presented to Wide Bay mediators
19 Apr 2016
Strangulation to be a stand-alone offence under Queensland’s Criminal Code *
23 Mar 2016
Neighbours get easier access to dispute resolution options
15 Mar 2016
Re-commissioning of Borallon set for April 2016 *
03 Mar 2016
Palaszczuk Government announces District Court appointment *
12 Jan 2016
Additional services for vulnerable Queenslanders *
07 Jan 2016
Southport domestic and family violence court trial extended *
04 Jan 2016
Digital dispute resolution at your fingertips
26 Nov 2015
Mediators handle more than 52,000 disputes in 25 years *
13 Nov 2015
Palaszczuk Government appoints Court of Appeal judge and Director of Public Prosecutions *
21 Aug 2015
Youth boot camp report released
22 Jun 2015
Free farm assessments to help Gayndah/Mundubbera growers work safer
22 Jun 2015
Queensland emblems take pride of place on new birth certificates
05 May 2015
Free conflict resolution training
16 Mar 2015
Bay mediator will be missed
09 Mar 2015
New JP site fills a need in Caboolture
03 Mar 2015
Extra funding available for victims of crime *
27 Jan 2015
Quad bike safety warning for young Queenslanders
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