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  1. 1.06.2026

    2025/07–Accuracy of Reference in Submissions – Guidelines for Responsible Use of AI by Non-Lawyers

    The Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines for Responsible Use by Non-Lawyers

    Practice Directions
  2. 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
  3. 23.03.2026

    2025/06–Temporary closure of Southport registry (12-14 March) (Pdf, 12.9KB)

    District Court of Queensland Practice Direction 6 of 2025 - Temporary closure of Southport District Court

    Practice Directions
  4. 20.03.2026

    2025/06–Repeal of practice directions (Pdf, 1.1MB)

    This Practice Direction repeals practice directions 1 and 2 of 2025. 3 and 4 of 2014, and 5 of 2012.

    Practice Directions
  5. 23.03.2026

    2025/06–Bail Applications (Pdf, 176.4KB)

    This Practice Direction outlines the preparation, filing and hearing of applications under the Bail Act 1980 in the Supreme Court at Brisbane.

    Practice Directions
  6. 23.03.2026

    2025/05–Temporary closure of Hervey Bay registry (10 March) (Pdf, 13.0KB)

    District Court of Queensland Practice Direction 5 of 2025 details the temporary closure of Hervey Bay registry on Monday 10 March 2025.

    Practice Directions
  7. 20.03.2026

    2025/05–Designation of court holidays (Pdf, 1.1MB)

    This Practice Direction designates court holidays for the Planning and Environment Court for the 2025/2026 summer break.

    Practice Directions
  8. 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
  9. 23.03.2026

    2025/05–Accuracy of References in Submissions (Pdf, 216.3KB)

    The purpose of this Practice Direction is to address the risk associated with using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

    Practice Directions
  10. 1.06.2026

    2025/05 – Accuracy of References in Submissions – Guidelines for Responsible Use of AI by Non-Lawyers

    The Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines for Responsible Use by Non-Lawyers

    Practice Directions
  11. 23.03.2026

    2025/04–Temporary closure of Maroochydore and Gympie registries (6 and 7 March) (Pdf, 34.2KB)

    District Court of Queensland Practice Direction 4 of 2025 - Temporary Closure of District Court Registries (6 and 7 March)

    Practice Directions
  12. 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
  13. 23.03.2026

    2025/04–Designation of court holidays and removal of expired practice directions (Pdf, 67.6KB)

    This Practice Direction outlines the 2025-2026 court closure for the Supreme Court of Queensland and repeals Practice Directions 1, 2 and 3 of 2025.

    Practice Directions
  14. 20.03.2026

    2025/04-Citation of authority (Pdf, 68.4KB)

    This Practice Direction applies to the citation of authorities in all proceedings in the Planning and Environment Court.

    Practice Directions
  15. 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
  16. 23.03.2026

    2025/03–Temporary closure of Brisbane, Beenleigh, Ipswich and Southport registries (6 and 7 March) (Pdf, 41.5KB)

    District Court oF Queensland Practice Direction 3 of 2025 - Temporary closure of Brisbane, Ipswich, Beenleigh and Southport (6 and 7 of March)

    Practice Directions
  17. 23.03.2026

    2025/03–Temporary closure of Brisbane registry (6 and 7 March) REPEALED by PD 2025/4 (Pdf, 131.7KB)

    Supreme Court of Queensland Practice Direction 3 of 2025 - Temporary closure of Brisbane Registry

    Practice Directions
  18. 20.03.2026

    2025/03-Determination of merits appeals about particular types of residential development (Pdf, 120.0KB)

    This Practice Direction provides additional case management procedures for the resolution of merits appeals.

    Practice Directions
  19. 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
  20. 23.03.2026

    2025/02–Temporary closure of Townsville registry (4 and 5 February) (Pdf, 49.4KB)

    District Court of Queensland Practice Direction 2 of 2025 - Temporary closure of Townsville registry

    Practice Directions
  21. 23.03.2026

    2025/02–Temporary closure of Townsville registry (4 and 5 February) REPEALED by PD 2025/4 (Pdf, 52.0KB)

    Supreme Court of Queensland Practice Direction 2 of 2025 - Temporary closure of Townsville registry

    Practice Directions
  22. 20.03.2026

    2025/02-Temporary closure of Southport Registry (12-14 March) (Pdf, 13.0KB)

    Planning and Environment Court Practice Direction 2 of 2025 details the temporary closure of Southport registry from 12 March to 14 March 2025.

    Practice Directions
  23. 23.03.2026

    2025/01–Temporary closure of Townsville registry (Pdf, 118.3KB)

    n light of the warnings issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, the offices of the Townsville District Court Registry will be closed on Monday, 3 Februar

    Practice Directions
  24. 7.07.2026

    2025/01–Temporary closure of Townsville registry REPEALED by PD 2025/4 (Pdf, 111.8KB)

    In light of the warnings issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, the offices of the Townsville Supreme Court Registry will be closed on Monday, 3 Februar

    Practice Directions
  25. 7.07.2026

    2025/01–Temporary closure of Townsville registry REPEALED by PD 2025/4 (Pdf, 111.8KB)

    In light of the warnings issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, the offices of the Townsville Supreme Court Registry will be closed on Monday, 3 Februar

    Practice Directions
  26. 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
  27. 20.03.2026

    2025/01-Temporary closure of specified registries (6 and 7 March) (Pdf, 38.8KB)

    Planning and Environment Court Practice Direction 1 of 2025 - Temporary Closure of Planning and Environment Court registry (6 and 7 March)

    Practice Directions
  28. 25.03.2026

    2024/5 Repeal of Land Court Practice Directions (Amended) (Pdf, 192.7KB)

    Repeal of Practice Directions

    Practice Directions
  29. 28.05.2026

    2024/4 Process for appeals under the Land Valuation Act 2010 (Amended) (Pdf, 230.6KB)

    Process for appeals under the Land Valuation Act 2010

    Practice Directions
  30. 15.04.2026

    2024/3 Virtual Preliminary Conference Pilot REPEALED BY PD 4/2024 (Pdf, 134.5KB)

    Land Court of Queensland Practice Direction 3 of 2024 Virtual Preliminary Conference (VPC) Pilot

    Practice Directions

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