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  1. 11.05.2026

    2026/05–Atherton Court closure and registry arrangements - 22 May 2026 to 31 December 2026 (Pdf, 141.3KB)

    The Atherton Courthouse building at 81 Main Street, Atherton will temporarily close for renovations from 22 May 2026 to 31 December 2026.

    Practice Directions
  2. 24.03.2026

    2026/04–Temporary closure of Weipa registry (Pdf, 179.5KB)

    As a result of the impacts from Tropical Cyclone Narelle, the offices of the Weipa Magistrates Court Registry will be closed on Monday 23 March 2026.

    Practice Directions
  3. 15.04.2026

    2026/03–Temporary closure of Weipa and Cooktown registries (Pdf, 66.2KB)

    The offices of the Weipa and Cooktown Magistrates Court Registries will be closed on Friday 20 March 2026.

    Practice Directions
  4. 23.03.2026

    2026/02–Non-party requests to inspect or copy documents filed in civil proceedings (Pdf, 209.9KB)

    This Practice Direction facilitates the process for a non-party to apply to for an order to inspect documents filed in a civil proceeding.

    Practice Directions
  5. 23.03.2026

    2026/01–Designation of court holidays (Pdf, 73.9KB)

    Designation of court holidays

    Practice Directions
  6. 23.03.2026

    2025/11–Temporary closure of Beaudesert Magistrates Court (Pdf, 76.2KB)

    This Practice Direction advises of the closure of Beaudesert registry temporarily located at 8 William Street and re-opening at 29a Anna Street.

    Practice Directions
  7. 23.03.2026

    2025/10-Evidence Act 1977 Part GC - Limits on publishing information in relation to sexual offences - Division 3 - Publishing identifying matter in relation to defendants - Division 4- Complainant privacy orders (Pdf, 1.1MB)

    This Practice Direction facilitates procedural consistency in the determination of non-publication orders and complainant privacy order applications.

    Practice Directions
  8. 23.03.2026

    2025/09–Temporary closure of Southport Magistrates Court registry (12-14 March) (Pdf, 69.7KB)

    Magistrates Court of Queensland Practice Direction 9 of 2025 details the temporary closure of Southport registry.

    Practice Directions
  9. 23.03.2026

    2025/08–Temporary closure of specified Magistrates Court registries (11 March) (Pdf, 94.1KB)

    Magistrates Court of Queensland Practice Direction 8 of 2025 details the temporary closure of selected registries on Tuesday 11 March.

    Practice Directions
  10. 23.03.2026

    2025/07–Temporary closure of specified Magistrates Court registries (10 March) (Pdf, 89.5KB)

    Magistrates Court Practice Direction 7 of 2025 - temporary closure of Coolangatta and Hervey Bay registries on 10 March 2025.

    Practice Directions
  11. 23.03.2026

    2025/06–Temporary closure of specified Magistrates Court registries (6 and 7 March) (Pdf, 91.8KB)

    Magistrates Court Practice Direction 6 of 2025 - Temporary closure of Magistrates Court Registries

    Practice Directions
  12. 23.03.2026

    2025/05–Court Link (Brisbane Magistrates Court) (Pdf, 74.9KB)

    This Practice Direction commences on Friday 21 February. Staggered listing times of 9 and 11am will be trialed in the Brisbane Magistrates Court.

    Practice Directions
  13. 23.03.2026

    2025/04–Designation of Court Holidays (Pdf, 37.4KB)

    Designation of Court Holidays for Magistrates Court registries from 25 December 2025 to 2 January 2026.

    Practice Directions
  14. 23.03.2026

    2025/03–Temporary closure of Townsville registry (4 February) (Pdf, 40.6KB)

    Magistrates Court of Queensland Practice Direction 3 of 2025 - Temporary closure of Townsville Registry

    Practice Directions
  15. 23.03.2026

    2025/02–Temporary closure of Townsville registry (Pdf, 69.2KB)

    In light of the severe weather and related flooding, the offices of the Townsville Magistrates Court Registry will be closed on Monday 3 February 2025

    Practice Directions
  16. 23.03.2026

    2025/01–Summary proceedings for domestic violence offence – Brisbane Magistrates Court - AMENDED (Pdf, 825.9KB)

    This Practice Direction applies to all summary proceedings under the Justices Act 1886 for a DV offence in the Brisbane Magistrates Court.

    Practice Directions
  17. 23.03.2026

    2024/11–Sexual Assault Offence Callover (Pdf, 281.2KB)

    Sexual Assault Offence Callover (Brisbane Magistrates Court cases only)

    Practice Directions
  18. 22.04.2026

    2024/10–DNA Affected Case Callover for Cases - AMENDED (Pdf, 240.3KB)

    DNA Affected Case Callover for Cases in the Brisbane and Surrounding Areas Only

    Practice Directions
  19. 15.04.2026

    2024/09–Repeal of Practice Directions - Mossman Magistrates Court closure and registry arrangements (Pdf, 85.8KB)

    The Mossman Magistrates Court Registry has now resumed services from the Mossman Magistrates Court (25 - 27 Front Street, Mossman )

    Practice Directions
  20. 23.03.2026

    2024/08–Temporary closure of Beenleigh Magistrates Court and registry arrangements (Pdf, 79.1KB)

    In light of infrastructure disruption, the Beenleigh Magistrates Court registry will be closed on Wednesday 9 October 2024.

    Practice Directions
  21. 23.03.2026

    2024/07–Citation of authority (Pdf, 81.6KB)

    Magistrates Court of Queensland Practice Direction 7 of 2024

    Practice Directions
  22. 23.03.2026

    2024/06–Direct access briefs (Pdf, 110.0KB)

    Magistrates Court of Queensland Practice Direction 06 of 2024

    Practice Directions
  23. 23.03.2026

    2024/05–Civil applications (Pdf, 222.8KB)

    Magistrates Court Practice Direction 5 of 2024 - Applications

    Practice Directions
  24. 23.03.2026

    2024/04–QCase Implementation in civil proceedings (amended) (Pdf, 171.7KB)

    Magistrates Court Practice Direction 4 of 2024 - QCase Implementation in civil proceedings

    Practice Directions
  25. 23.03.2026

    2024/03–Mossman Magistrates Court closure and registry arrangements from 31 January 2024 REPEALED by 9/2024 (Pdf, 74.0KB)

    Magistrates Court of Queensland Practice Direction 3 of 2024

    Practice Directions
  26. 23.03.2026

    2024/02–Temporary closure of Townsville, Mackay, Bowen, and Proserpine registries (Pdf, 61.1KB)

    Magistrates Court of Queensland Practice Direction 2 of 2024

    Practice Directions
  27. 23.03.2026

    2024/02–Repeal of Practice Direction 1 of 2024 - Applications for exclusion orders – s.20(2) of the Childrens Court Act 1992 (Pdf, 305.4KB)

    Specifies changes made by the Making Queensland Safer Bill 2024 (“the Bill”) passed by the Queensland Parliament. 

    Practice Directions
  28. 23.03.2026

    2024/01–Designation of court holidays - registry - 23 December 2024 to 3 January 2025 (Pdf, 94.9KB)

    Magistrates Court of Queensland Practice Direction 1 of 2024

    Practice Directions
  29. 23.03.2026

    2024/01–Applications for exclusion orders - s.20(2) of the Childrens Court Act 1992 REPEALED by 2 of 2024 (Pdf, 359.2KB)

    Magistrates (Childrens) Court of Queensland Practice Direction 1 of 2024 - Applications for exclusion orders-s.20(2) of the Childrens Court Act 1992

    Practice Directions
  30. 23.03.2026

    2023/13–Temporary closure of Mossman registry REPEALED by 9/2024 (Pdf, 213.5KB)

    Magistrates Court Practice Direction 13 of 2023 - Temporary closure of Mossman registry

    Practice Directions

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