On Friday, 27 March 2020, we advised of the COVID-19
changes to hearings in the Queensland Courts, Commissions &
Tribunals. As the COVID-19 situation progresses, the Courts have
taken further steps to protect members of the profession, and the
public. These changes need to be considered as they can potentially
impact the outcome for cases.
Supreme and District Court of Queensland
From 1 April 2020, all cases in the trial division requiring
substantive oral hearing are required to take place by telephone
and/or video link, unless there are good reasons why a proceeding
cannot take place by the use of this technology. Whilst parties may
make submissions in relation to the issue, the presiding judge will
determine whether the hearing may be conducted by telephone or
video link, and will notify the parties.
