On September 4, Queensland's magistrates courts will be busy, with over 102 scheduled to appear across the state.
These appearances reflect the busy daily operation of the courts in various regions.
These figures do not account for appearances covered by suppression or non-publication orders. Courts take care to comply with such orders and legal provisions to prevent the release of sensitive information or the exposure of protected individuals.
From a statistical perspective, today's court appearances are distributed as follows:
| Court | Appearances |
| Brisbane (Roma Street) | 42 |
| Caboolture | 13 |
| Cairns | 8 |
| Ipswich | 8 |
| Townsville | 8 |
| Bundaberg | 4 |
| Gladstone | 4 |
| Southport | 4 |
| Rockhampton | 3 |
| Mackay | 2 |
| Bowen | 1 |
| Doomadgee | 1 |
| Emerald | 1 |
| Mornington Island | 1 |
| Richlands | 1 |
| Roma | 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 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.
Bowen
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
| Strutton, Travis, Mr | 1 | 8:30AM |
Brisbane (Roma Street)
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
| Abdul Kader, Nazim Saleem | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Beezley, Tyrone Nicholas | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Beezley, Tyrone Nicholas | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Berens, Joshua Richard | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Bowen, James Charles | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Brosnan, Jeremy Mark, Mr | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Cavanagh, Tara Maree | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Clarke-Abernathy, Tityn James | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Davis, Peter Alec | 1 | 9:00AM |
| De La Cruz, Kieren Jay | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Diri, Bal | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Douglas, Michael Glen | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Douglas, Michael Glen | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Fuller, Geoffrey | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Fuller, Kelton Dallas James | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Fuller, Terri | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Gosney, Liam John, Mr | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Hammond, Ashley Leonard, Mr | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Henry, Emanuel Whanganui Waaka, Mr | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Hunter, Sarafina Rose | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Hunter, Sarafina Rose, Ms | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Hunter, Sarafina Rose, Ms | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Jannese, Andre James | 1 | 9:00AM |
| King, Jason Gregory, Mr | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Koch, Brendon-Lee Julian | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Leiataua, Fereti | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Lewandowsky, Steven Bruce, Mr | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Liapis, Con | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Mcintosh, Benjamin | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Nash, Scott Warren, Mr | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Neucom, Kris David | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Olive, Gordon Charles | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Olive, Gordon Charles | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Poulter, Jake Stanley | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Poulter, Jake Stanley | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Purcell, Mervyn James Michael Jhon | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Sharon, Ricky Donald, Mr | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Siulepa, Mikaele | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Skeen, Jalliah Narelle | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Strudwick Henderson, Damien James, Mr | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Tuwhangai, Malachi Craig Kaumoana, Mr | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Wyeth, Rylie Sonny-Ross | 1 | 9:00AM |
Bundaberg
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
| Kelly, Graham Neil, Mr | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Kowe, Joshua William | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Layton, Sam Oliver | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Lovelock, Tiffani Jade, Mrs | 1 | 9:00AM |
Caboolture
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
| Beauchamp, Steven Gary, Mr | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Buck, Jye Stanley | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Burke, Ethan Samuel | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Campbell, Iain Samuel | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Finlay, Aiden Bryce | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Morris, David Edward, Mr | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Northen-Smyth, Sam Patrick | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Northen-Smyth, Sam Patrick | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Rees, Kodi Ray | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Richens, Randon Allan, Mr | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Smith, Rachael Thora | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Trusz, Shannon David | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Whitfield, Damien Mark, Mr | 1 | 9:00AM |
Cairns
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
| Denman, Isabella Mavis Lyn | 1 | 9:30AM |
| Derbyshire, Jacob | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Harris, Codie William | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Neal, Denzel, Mr | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Pange, Joe | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Raiti, Ryan Steven, Mr | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Waianga, Asa | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Wilkins, Robert Leslie | 1 | 9:00AM |
Doomadgee
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
| Douglas, Jonathon | 1 | 9:00AM |
Emerald
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
| Chilly, Louisina Gail, Miss | 1 | 8:30AM |
Gladstone
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
| Brodie, Whyte Mal | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Brodie, Whyte Mal | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Davidson, Darcy Edward | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Smith, Dylan | 1 | 8:30AM |
Ipswich
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
| Anyang, Jok Lual | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Baker, Edena Sarah, Miss | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Chapman, Shane Anthony | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Fraser, Bryce Edward | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Hayward, Robert Raymond, Mr | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Narayan, Taania | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Voevodin, Anthony David | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Wek, Wek Mawien, Mr | 1 | 9:00AM |
Mackay
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
| Clifford, Deatch Samual | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Hay, Rebekah | 1 | 9:00AM |
Mornington Island
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
| Brown, Colin Eugene, Mr | 1 | 9:00AM |
Richlands
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
| Veve, Jordan Sale | 1 | 8:30AM |
Rockhampton
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
| Hixon, Braydan Anthony | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Leo, Lynton Lionel | 1 | 8:30AM |
| O'Donnell, Jason William, Mr | 1 | 8:30AM |
Roma
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
| Isaacs, William Norman, Mr | 1 | 8:30AM |
Southport
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
| Donnan, Luke Malcolm, Mr | 1 | 10:00AM |
| Gal, Dwaine | 1 | 8:30AM |
| King, Joshua James | 1 | 8:30AM |
| Leahy, Bruce | 1 | 8:30AM |
Townsville
| Matter | Court Number | Time |
| Baira, Zareesa Lashae | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Brady, Baylee Dylan | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Braun, Robert Amos | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Collins, Hayden, Mr | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Daphney, Russell Dillon George Alwyn | 1 | 9:00AM |
| George, Eli Selwyn Maddy | 1 | 9:00AM |
| O'Donovan, Liam Patrick Casey | 1 | 9:00AM |
| Ransley, Corey Albert, Mr | 1 | 9:00AM |
Open justice is a cornerstone of the Australian legal system, ensuring that court proceedings are transparent and accessible to the public. This principle is fundamental to maintaining public confidence in the fairness, integrity, and efficiency of the judiciary. By allowing the public to scrutinize court processes, open justice acts as a safeguard against abuses of power, ensuring that justice is not only done but seen to be done. It helps foster accountability within the judicial system, reinforcing the idea that everyone is treated equally before the law.
However, there are exceptions to the principle of open justice when transparency could interfere with the proper administration of justice. In such cases, courts may issue suppression or non-publication orders to protect sensitive information. These orders are made in circumstances where openness could cause harm, such as endangering national security, compromising justice, or causing undue distress to individuals involved. The balance between transparency and protecting sensitive details ensures that justice is both effective and fair while safeguarding individuals' rights and public interests.
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provisions prohibiting publication that may apply to this information.
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