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QLD Court Lists – Browse Today\\\'s Daily Law Lists Across Queensland

CourtListAU is the easiest way to access QLD court lists online. Our platform brings together the daily law lists from every Queensland courthouse into one searchable directory, covering the Magistrates Court, District Court, Supreme Court of Queensland, and specialist jurisdictions including the Coroners Court, Planning and Environment Court, and the Childrens Court. Whether you are a solicitor checking tomorrow\\\'s hearing at Brisbane Magistrates Court, a self-represented litigant looking for your court date in QLD, or a journalist tracking a trial at the Townsville Supreme District Court, CourtListAU gives you instant access without navigating multiple government PDFs.

Queensland has the second-largest geographical court network in Australia. The Magistrates Court of Queensland alone operates in approximately 130 locations — from Brisbane and the Gold Coast to remote communities in the Torres Strait Islands, the Gulf of Carpentaria, and Cape York Peninsula. According to the Magistrates Court of Queensland Annual Report 2024–2025, domestic violence protection order applications totalled 25,871, child protection applications reached 8,123 (a 22.59% increase on the prior year), and the Coroners Court managed 5,990 lodgements with a clearance rate of 110.6%. With this volume of court activity happening across a state spanning 1.85 million square kilometres, a centralised platform for searching Queensland court listings is not just convenient — it is essential.

What Courts Are Covered in Our Queensland Court Listings?

Our QLD court list coverage spans every tier of the Queensland judicial hierarchy, from summary criminal matters to the most serious indictable offences and complex civil disputes.

Supreme Court of Queensland

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the Queensland judicial system. It handles the most serious criminal offences — including murder, manslaughter, and major drug trafficking — and has unlimited civil jurisdiction, generally hearing claims exceeding $750,000. The Supreme Court of Queensland Annual Report 2023–2024 recorded 3,526 civil lodgements (a 10% increase on the previous year), 1,604 criminal lodgements in the Trial Division, and 274 criminal appeals disposed of by the Court of Appeal. Our daily Brisbane Supreme Court list covers sittings at the Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law, as well as circuit sittings at regional centres including Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Toowoomba, Ipswich, Southport, and Mount Isa.

District Court of Queensland

The District Court is the intermediate court in the Queensland system and handles serious indictable offences such as armed robbery, sexual assault, grievous bodily harm, and significant fraud. It also has civil jurisdiction for claims between $150,000 and $750,000. The District Court of Queensland Annual Report 2023–2024 reported 6,659 new criminal lodgements, 6,684 criminal matters finalised (achieving a 100.4% clearance rate), and 4,096 civil lodgements (a 5.9% increase). Judges sit at up to 32 centres throughout Queensland, including Brisbane (at the Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law), Southport, Ipswich, Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton, Mackay, Toowoomba, and many regional and remote communities across the Gulf, Cape, and Torres Strait. Our QLD District Court list covers every sitting location.

Magistrates Court of Queensland

The Magistrates Court is where the vast majority of legal proceedings in Queensland begin. It handles summary criminal offences (traffic offences, minor assault, theft, drug possession), civil disputes up to $150,000, domestic violence protection orders, bail applications, and committal hearings for serious indictable offences. With approximately 130 courthouses across the state, the Magistrates Court network stretches from metropolitan Brisbane, Ipswich, Caboolture, Richlands, Beenleigh, Southport, Maroochydore, and Redcliffe to major regional centres like Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay, Cairns, Townsville, Gladstone, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, and Mount Isa, and even to remote Indigenous communities including Aurukun, Doomadgee, Woorabinda, Cherbourg, Palm Island, Yarrabah, and courts on Thursday Island, Bamaga, and other Torres Strait Islands. Our platform publishes the full daily magistrates court list for every sitting location across Queensland.

Coroners Court of Queensland

The Coroners Court investigates reportable deaths, suspected deaths, and fires or explosions in Queensland. In 2024–2025, the Coroners Court managed 5,990 lodgements and achieved a clearance rate exceeding 110%. Our listings include coronial hearing schedules from across the state.

Specialist Courts and Jurisdictions

Beyond the three main court tiers, Queensland also operates several specialist courts and jurisdictions, and we list daily hearing schedules for:

• Planning and Environment Court (P&E Court) — Hears planning, environmental, and land-use disputes, with 328 lodgements recorded in 2023–2024
• Childrens Court of Queensland — Handles criminal offences involving young people and child protection matters
• Mental Health Court — Deals with matters involving defendants with mental health conditions
• Drug and Alcohol Court — An intensive supervision program for drug-dependent offenders as an alternative to imprisonment
• Brisbane Arrest Court — A dedicated court for processing overnight and weekend arrests in the Brisbane metropolitan area

Who Uses QLD Court Lists?

Court lists in Queensland are used by a wide range of people, including:

• Solicitors and barristers preparing for upcoming hearings, mentions, bail applications, and sentence proceedings
• Self-represented litigants confirming their court date, courtroom allocation, or hearing time before attending
• Journalists and media organisations covering criminal trials, coronial inquests, and high-profile civil matters
• Domestic violence support workers and victim advocates coordinating support around DV protection order hearings
• Legal aid and community legal centre staff managing high-volume caseloads across multiple court locations
• Government agencies and law enforcement tracking case progression through the court system
• Members of the public exercising their right to observe open court proceedings

Whether you need the Rockhampton court list, the Mackay daily court list, the Cairns law list, or the Southport magistrates court list, CourtListAU delivers it in a clean, accessible format that requires no registration, no login, and no fee.

QLD Court Lists by Region

Queensland covers a vast geographical area, and court sittings are distributed across multiple regions. Here is a snapshot of the major courthouses covered:

Brisbane Metropolitan

Brisbane Magistrates Court (the busiest in the state), Brisbane Arrest Court, Holland Park Magistrates Court, Richlands Magistrates Court, Sandgate Magistrates Court, Wynnum Magistrates Court, Pine Rivers Magistrates Court, and the Brisbane Supreme District Court.

Gold Coast and Logan

Southport Magistrates Court, Coolangatta Magistrates Court, Beenleigh Magistrates Court, and the Southport Supreme District Court.

Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast

Caboolture Magistrates Court, Redcliffe Magistrates Court, Maroochydore Magistrates Court, Nambour Magistrates Court, Caloundra Magistrates Court, Noosa Magistrates Court, and the Maroochydore Supreme District Court.

Ipswich and Darling Downs

Ipswich Magistrates Court, Toowoomba Magistrates Court, Gatton Magistrates Court, Dalby Magistrates Court, Warwick Magistrates Court, Stanthorpe Magistrates Court, Chinchilla Magistrates Court, Oakey Magistrates Court, Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Roma Magistrates Court, and the Toowoomba Supreme District Court.

Central Queensland

Rockhampton Magistrates Court, Gladstone Magistrates Court, Bundaberg Magistrates Court, Hervey Bay Magistrates Court, Maryborough Magistrates Court, Emerald Magistrates Court, Yeppoon Magistrates Court, Biloela Magistrates Court, Blackwater Magistrates Court, Moranbah Magistrates Court, and the Rockhampton Supreme District Court.

North Queensland

Townsville Magistrates Court, Cairns Magistrates Court, Mackay Magistrates Court, Atherton Magistrates Court, Ayr Magistrates Court, Bowen Magistrates Court, Charters Towers Magistrates Court, Ingham Magistrates Court, Innisfail Magistrates Court, Mareeba Magistrates Court, Proserpine Magistrates Court, Tully Magistrates Court, and the Townsville and Cairns Supreme District Courts.

Far North, Gulf, and Torres Strait

Mount Isa Magistrates Court, Cooktown Magistrates Court, Mossman Magistrates Court, Thursday Island Magistrates Court, Bamaga Magistrates Court, Weipa Magistrates Court, Aurukun Magistrates Court, Doomadgee Magistrates Court, Normanton Magistrates Court, Palm Island Magistrates Court, Cloncurry Magistrates Court, and courts on Boigu Island, Darnley Island, Poruma Island, Saibai Island, and Yorke Island.

Understanding Queensland Daily Law List Terminology

If you are unfamiliar with the terminology used in Queensland daily law lists, here is a quick guide:

1. Mention: A brief procedural court appearance where the case is reviewed and a future date is set
2. Committal hearing: A Magistrates Court hearing to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to send a serious criminal matter to the District or Supreme Court for trial
3. Sentence: The stage where a judge or magistrate determines the penalty after a guilty plea or finding
4. Bail application: An application for the release of an accused person from custody while awaiting trial
5. DVO (Domestic Violence Order): A protection order issued by a Queensland court to protect a person from domestic and family violence
6. Callover: A hearing where the court reviews a list of matters to manage their progress and set trial dates
7. Directions hearing: A procedural hearing where the court gives directions about how a matter will proceed to trial

Frequently Asked Questions About QLD Court Lists

How do I search QLD court lists by name?

On CourtListAU, you can browse individual court pages to find specific matters. The official Queensland Courts daily law lists are published as static documents and do not offer a search-by-name function. To find a name on the official site, you must open the relevant court\\\'s daily list and use your browser\\\'s Ctrl+F search. CourtListAU simplifies this by aggregating all QLD court listings into one directory.

Are Queensland court lists free to access?

Yes. All QLD court lists on CourtListAU are completely free to access. Daily law lists are public records published under the principle of open justice. No registration, login, or payment is required.

How often are QLD court lists updated?

Queensland Magistrates Court daily law lists are officially updated at 6:45 am and again at 8:45 am (to include overnight arrests). Supreme and District Court lists are also refreshed daily. Our platform reflects the most recent available data throughout the day.

Can I find court case results or outcomes for QLD?

CourtListAU displays the daily hearing schedule — what matters are listed, in which courtroom, and at what time. For court case results and sentencing outcomes in Queensland, you will need to contact the relevant court registry or use the Queensland Courts eCourts portal for civil matters.

What is the difference between the Magistrates Court, District Court, and Supreme Court in QLD?

The Magistrates Court handles minor criminal and civil matters (claims up to $150,000) and is presided over by a magistrate. The District Court handles serious indictable offences and civil claims between $150,000 and $750,000, presided over by a judge with a jury for criminal trials. The Supreme Court is the highest state court, handling the most serious criminal cases (such as murder) and civil disputes exceeding $750,000.

How do I find my court date in Queensland?

To find your court date in QLD, check your court attendance notice, notice to appear, or bail conditions for the listed date and court location. You can then use CourtListAU to browse the relevant court\\\'s daily law list, or visit the official Queensland Courts daily law lists page. If you cannot find your matter, contact the court registry directly.

What is the Brisbane Arrest Court?

The Brisbane Arrest Court is a dedicated court that processes overnight and weekend arrests in the Brisbane metropolitan area. It operates to ensure that people taken into custody can be brought before a magistrate as quickly as possible for bail decisions. Our listings include the daily schedule for the Brisbane Arrest Court.

Are Childrens Court matters listed?

Childrens Court matters in Queensland are generally subject to stricter privacy protections. While some listings may appear on daily law lists, identifying details of young offenders and children involved in protection proceedings are restricted by law to protect their privacy.