Justice Martin Burns' has been described as a fitting successor following his appointment as Senior Judge Administrator of the Supreme Court's Trial Division.
The Queensland Law Society does not support the Youth Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Amendment Bill in its current form, a parliamentary committee has heard.
Crucially needed government funding allowed QCAT to make a difference in its demanding workload and clearance rate, the Honourable Justice Kerri Mellifont said in tribunal's 2024-25 annual report.
The Gold Coast legal community continues to enjoy a strong spirit of collegiality, the Court was reminded at the annual Southport District Court’s Christmas Greeting Ceremony.
Queensland Law Society welcomes the release of a landmark report exposing the devastating impact of elder abuse and supports all 15 recommendations aimed at safeguarding older Queenslanders from harm.
The state government has named two new judges and three new magistrates, together with $2.4 million to fund two additional judges and support staff for the Queensland Supreme and District Courts.
The final week of Parliament in 2025 saw a crowded agenda, featuring measures to expand permanent electronic monitoring for children over 10 and the passage of a Bill to support alignment with Queensland’s Energy Roadmap.
