Massive Jump In Court Clearance Rates: Shine

Queensland court clearance rates have increased up to 8.5% so far this year compared to 2006-07, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine said today.

“Clearance rates in District Courts were at 105.7% across the state at the end of October compared to 97.2% last year,” Mr Shine said.

“Supreme Courts are also averaging over 105% compared with 101% last year.

Mr Shine said the improvements indicate a hard working Queensland judiciary.

“Queensland’s judges have done a wonderful job to increase the rate of matters finalised in the courts.

Mr Shine said he’s pleased to see clearance rates in most regional courts are above the state average.

“These figures indicate strong and efficient Queensland courts.”

“Supreme Court clearance rates in Cairns, Mackay, Maryborough and Toowoomba are all above average while District Court clearance rates are above average in most regional areas including Cairns, Ipswich, Rockhampton, Townsville, Maryborough and Mt Isa,” he said.

Mr Shine said the Government has increased the number of District Court judges to help improve clearance rates.

“We have appointed two extra District Court judges in the last two years and continue to fill vacancies in our courts in a timely manner.”

“This Government is determined to continue improving clearance rates in our court and will continue to increase judiciary numbers as the demand requires,” Mr Shine said.


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