Today Queensland's magistrates courts will see 1720 appearances across the state, with a busy day in the legal system.
The figure does not account for cases under suppression or non-publication orders. Suppression orders prohibit the public disclosure of details that would otherwise be available during open court sessions.
In order of the number of cases, from highest to lowest, the court appearances per magistrates court are as follows:
| Court | Appearances |
|---|---|
| Southport | 232 |
| Brisbane (Roma Street) | 115 |
| Ipswich | 98 |
| Brisbane (363 George Street) | 90 |
| Townsville | 88 |
| Caloundra | 85 |
| Cairns | 82 |
| Beenleigh | 77 |
| Mareeba | 77 |
| Caboolture | 74 |
| Hervey Bay | 63 |
| Pine Rivers | 62 |
| Gladstone | 58 |
| Holland Park | 54 |
| Maroochydore | 47 |
| Cleveland | 46 |
| Mount Isa | 45 |
| Rockhampton | 44 |
| Blackwater | 41 |
| Innisfail | 40 |
| Mackay | 38 |
| Sandgate | 35 |
| Redcliffe | 32 |
| Nanango | 23 |
| Yeppoon | 22 |
| Bundaberg | 18 |
| Gympie | 6 |
| Atherton | 5 |
| Wynnum | 4 |
| Richlands | 4 |
| Proserpine | 3 |
| Maryborough | 3 |
| Normanton | 2 |
| Dalby | 2 |
| Kingaroy | 2 |
| Mornington Island | 1 |
| Aurukun | 1 |
| Gatton | 1 |
Daily court listings are published every day as part of our ongoing commitment to public interest journalism, compiled from publicly available court information across Australia to ensure transparency and keep the public informed.
The details below are derived from public court records, with no suggestion whatsoever of any wrongdoing by anyone listed. Individuals may be present in court for multiple reasons, including procedural or administrative issues.
Update: Parts of this release have been archived due to their age and privacy considerations, while the remaining content has been retained for historical reference.
