NewLaw

Floods force closure of Brisbane courts

Queensland's flood disaster has forced the closure of both the Supreme and District courts in Brisbane.A spokesperson from the Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General told Lawyers…

January 12, 2011 • By Lawyers Weekly

Queensland's flood disaster has forced the closure of both the Supreme and District courts in Brisbane.

This content is available exclusively to Lawyers Weekly premium members.

INDIVIDUAL

Yearly

$ 49.00

per year

SUBSCRIBE NOW

INDIVIDUAL

Monthly

$ 5.00

per month

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Learn more about Premium Benefits and other offers

Username or Email

Password Forgot password?

Keep me signed in on this device.

A spokesperson from the Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General told Lawyers Weekly that the courts have been forced to adjourn all criminal and civil matters which were scheduled for hearing over the next three days (12 - 14 January), unless the parties can agree to dispose of the matter in an alternative fashion.

However, for particularly urgent matters, the courts are offering to hold hearings electronically or over the phone.

Related articles:

>> Top tier all shut in Brisbane

>> Floods cause havoc for Brisbane firms

VIEW ALL

>> Courts on high alert as floods near

Tags

You need to be a member to post comments. Become a member today

Got a tip for us?

If you have any news tips or stories to share, feel free to send them our way.

Lawyers Weekly - legal news for Australian lawyers

Floods force closure of Brisbane courts