Queensland’s courts and tribunals are courts of record.
Most proceedings are recorded, and written transcripts may be produced.
You can request transcripts or audio recordings through:
- an online platform called QTranscripts
- a manual request form (if you cannot use the online platform).
Fees may apply.
Online request (QTranscripts)
QTranscripts is the online platform for requesting, tracking, and receiving court or tribunal transcripts or audio recordings.
To submit a request:
- Go to QTranscripts
- Select ‘Log In’.
- Select ‘Continue with Digital Identity’. If you don’t have a digital ID, follow the prompts to create one. About digital IDs
- Once logged in, follow the prompts to request your transcript or audio recording.
Key options
If one of these scenarios applies to you, the system may offer you the option when making your request:
| Scenario | Select this option |
|---|
Multiple parties have agreed in advance to share the cost of a transcript or recording | ‘Cost sharing’ |
You’re a party to the proceeding and experiencing financial hardship and want a fee waiver | ‘Financial hardship’ |
You’re a victim of a personal offence and thus eligible for a free transcript or recording | ‘Victim of personal offence’ |
You’re a family member of a deceased person in a Coroners or Industrial Magistrates Court proceeding and thus eligible for a free transcript or recording | ‘Family member of a deceased person’ |
Tracking and delivery
You can choose from a range of delivery (turnaround) times: same-day, 1, 3, 5, 10, or 20 days. Read more about turnaround times.
You can track your order and communicate with the Department of Justice via the ‘MyActivities’ section of QTranscripts.
The completed order will be sent to you as a secure download link. The link expires after 30 days .
More information
For more information, such as how to provide feedback and if you can share a transcript you've received, see articles and FAQs in the QTranscripts support library.
