86 Court Appearances Scheduled Across QLD On 18 January

Queensland courts are set for a busy day today, with over 80 people scheduled to appear in magistrates courts across the state.

These court appearances, spread across various regions, reflect the daily operations of the justice system in addressing a wide range 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.

In order of the number of cases, from highest to lowest, the court appearances per magistrates court are as follows:

Daily court listings are made available as part of our commitment to transparency and public interest journalism, using publicly accessible information from courts in each state and territory in Australia.

These listings are based on public records of court appearances, with no suggestion whatsoever of any wrongdoing by those named. Individuals may be appearing for numerous reasons, including procedural or administrative matters.

Brisbane (Roma Street)

Bundaberg

Caboolture

Cairns

Doomadgee

Innisfail

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.