Published Wednesday, 07 May, 2008 at 01:57 PM
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister Assisting the Premier in Western Queensland
The Honourable Kerry Shine
Rockhampton JP's Recognised for their Outstanding Service
Four central Queensland residents have been recognised for their 25 years community services as Justices of the Peace at a ceremony in Rockhampton today.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine was joined by Member for Rockhampton Robert Schwarten to present the “silver service” awards to John Rogers, Jeffrey Fittler, John Baxter and Gary Phillips.
Mr Shine said JP’s play a significant role in improving access to legal services for members of the public.
“Every day JP’s handle between 1500 and 2000 matters in Queensland including witnessing a variety of documents from simple statutory declarations to more complex affidavits,” he said.
“I congratulate these recipients on their continued dedication and commitment to serve the local community as Justices of the Peace on a voluntary basis.”
Mr Schwarten, who is also acting as the Member for Fitzroy while Jim Pearce is on leave, said Mr Rogers, Mr Phillips, Mr Baxter and Mr Fittler are perfect examples of the excellent work conducted by JP’s.
“They have given enormous support to our community over the last 25 years by providing easy access to legal services for local people,” Mr Schwarten said.
“The central Queensland community owes a debt of gratitude to these men and all Justices of the Peace who give up their valuable time to serve the community.”
Mr Shine said the Government has increased public access to JP services through its JP’s in the Community Program.
“This program allows the public to engage the free services of a JP at signing centres in local court houses, shopping centres and other popular places,” he said.
“I recently opened the 110th JP Signing Centre in Cairns and the program continues to be an enormous success.”
Mr Schwarten said central Queensland residents can find JP’s in the following locations:
North Rockhampton - Stockland Shopping Centre (QJA)
Address: Yamba Road
North Rockhampton QLD 4701
Location: Information desk
Phone: 07 4928 9166
Service times: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Rockhampton - Rockhampton Courthouse
Address: Cnr East & Fitzroy Streets
Rockhampton QLD 4700
Location: Ground floor registry
Phone: 07 4938 4558
Service times: Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Yeppoon - Yeppoon Courthouse
Address: Normanby Street
Yeppoon, QLD 4703
Location: Ground Floor Registry
Phone: 4939 3089
Service Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11:00AM-3:00PM
Media Contact: Mr Shine: Jamie Byron 3224 7476 / 0412 108 467
Mr Schwarten: 4927 5299
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine was joined by Member for Rockhampton Robert Schwarten to present the “silver service” awards to John Rogers, Jeffrey Fittler, John Baxter and Gary Phillips.
Mr Shine said JP’s play a significant role in improving access to legal services for members of the public.
“Every day JP’s handle between 1500 and 2000 matters in Queensland including witnessing a variety of documents from simple statutory declarations to more complex affidavits,” he said.
“I congratulate these recipients on their continued dedication and commitment to serve the local community as Justices of the Peace on a voluntary basis.”
Mr Schwarten, who is also acting as the Member for Fitzroy while Jim Pearce is on leave, said Mr Rogers, Mr Phillips, Mr Baxter and Mr Fittler are perfect examples of the excellent work conducted by JP’s.
“They have given enormous support to our community over the last 25 years by providing easy access to legal services for local people,” Mr Schwarten said.
“The central Queensland community owes a debt of gratitude to these men and all Justices of the Peace who give up their valuable time to serve the community.”
Mr Shine said the Government has increased public access to JP services through its JP’s in the Community Program.
“This program allows the public to engage the free services of a JP at signing centres in local court houses, shopping centres and other popular places,” he said.
“I recently opened the 110th JP Signing Centre in Cairns and the program continues to be an enormous success.”
Mr Schwarten said central Queensland residents can find JP’s in the following locations:
North Rockhampton - Stockland Shopping Centre (QJA)
Address: Yamba Road
North Rockhampton QLD 4701
Location: Information desk
Phone: 07 4928 9166
Service times: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Rockhampton - Rockhampton Courthouse
Address: Cnr East & Fitzroy Streets
Rockhampton QLD 4700
Location: Ground floor registry
Phone: 07 4938 4558
Service times: Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Yeppoon - Yeppoon Courthouse
Address: Normanby Street
Yeppoon, QLD 4703
Location: Ground Floor Registry
Phone: 4939 3089
Service Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11:00AM-3:00PM
Media Contact: Mr Shine: Jamie Byron 3224 7476 / 0412 108 467
Mr Schwarten: 4927 5299