Today, September 4, Queensland's magistrates courts will see a significant number of cases, with over 18 people set to appear at local courts across the state.
These appearances, happening in various regions, underscore the daily operations of the justice system as it manages a diverse array of legal matters.
Cases subject to suppression or non-publication orders are not included in the figures. Suppression orders prevent the disclosure of information that would typically be accessible during an open court proceeding.
Statistically, the number of people facing court today is divided as follows:
| Court | Appearances |
|---|---|
| Maryborough | 13 |
| Gladstone | 2 |
| Emerald | 1 |
| Mornington Island | 1 |
| Proserpine | 1 |
In line with our commitment to transparency and public interest journalism, we publish daily court listings based on publicly accessible data provided by courts across Australia's states and territories.
The listings and details below are drawn from public records of individuals scheduled to appear in court, with no suggestion whatsoever of any wrongdoing by anyone named in these lists. It is crucial to note that individuals may appear in court for various reasons, including procedural matters.
Emerald
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Adidi, Loyla Esmae Grace | 1 | 9:00AM |
Gladstone
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Granzien, Coby John | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Kapay, Conlan James | 1 | 8:30AM |
Maryborough
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Azraq, Jacob Ahmed | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Allen, Georgia Marie, Ms | 1 | 9:30AM |
| Allen, Georgia Marie, Ms | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Balfour, Joshua Reece, Mr | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Blacktopp, Maree Joyce | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Ford, Laurence Errol Albert | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Hikaka, Tawera Wharerangi | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Law-Cobbo, Jake Ashley | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Makey, Zoe-May, Miss | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Makey, Zoe-May, Miss | 1 | 9:30AM |
| Noble, Robert Jeffrey, Mr | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Wilson, Taskin Jacob Brian | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Wolfe, Joseph Kenneth, Mr | 1 | 9:00AM |
Mornington Island
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
|---|---|---|
| King, Shineille | 1 | 9:00AM |
Proserpine
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ocathmhogha-Yarrow, Augustus, Mr | 1 | 8:30AM |
Open justice is a vital principle in Australia's legal system, ensuring that justice is not only done but seen to be done. By making court proceedings transparent and accessible to the public, it helps maintain confidence in the fairness and integrity of the courts.
However, when transparency could interfere with the proper administration of justice, courts may issue suppression or non-publication orders to protect sensitive information while still ensuring that justice is served.
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