QLD Magistrates Courts To Handle 81 Cases Today

Today, September 4, Queensland's magistrates courts will see a significant number of cases, with over 81 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.

The figure excludes appearances subject to suppression or non-publication orders. Suppression orders specifically prohibit the disclosure of details that would typically be made public during open court proceedings.

The distribution of court appearances across the state today includes:

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 following listings are taken from public court records, with no suggestion whatsoever of any wrongdoing by anyone named. It is important to recognize that individuals may be in court for a variety of reasons, including procedural matters.

Brisbane (Roma Street)

Bundaberg

Cairns

Emerald

Ipswich

Mackay

Maroochydore

Moranbah

Mornington Island

Mount Isa

Rockhampton

Southport

Townsville

In Australia, the principle of open justice plays a key role in ensuring that justice is not only done but seen to be done. Public access to court proceedings reinforces confidence in the judicial system's fairness.

Yet, there are cases where transparency could compromise justice, prompting courts to issue suppression orders. These orders ensure sensitive information is protected while maintaining the integrity and fairness of the legal process.

Every effort has been made to comply with non-publication (suppression) orders or statutory provisions prohibiting publication that may apply to this information.