103 To Appear In Queensland Courts Friday 27 December

Queensland's magistrates courts are set to handle over 100 cases today on September 4, with people from different walks of life appearing in courtrooms across the state.

The figure omits appearances under suppression or non-publication orders. Suppression orders block the public from accessing information that would otherwise be available in open court hearings.

By the numbers, the breakdown of today's court appearances is as follows:

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.

Beenleigh

Brisbane (Roma Street)

Caboolture

Cairns

Doomadgee

Ipswich

Mackay

Mornington Island

Mount Isa

Rockhampton

Southport

Townsville

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.

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