The Judges of the District Court of Queensland look forward to welcoming you to Brisbane for a wonderful conference — an opportunity to renew friendships made at Adelaide 2023 and to meet new colleagues, to continue discussions and start new ones.
As you will read, the program highlights issues that confront us in our increasingly complex legislative and procedural environment, and challenges us to look beyond.
We also expect to have fun, well at least to keep an eye on your wellbeing — dinner with new and old friends and other activities — leading to a long Saturday lunch.
If, as the old advertising slogan claimed, Queensland is beautiful one day, perfect the next, May is one of the perfect times to visit. We hope you can join us.
Chief Judge Brian Devereaux SC
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2025
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Biennial 2025 Conference of
District & County Court Judges
Beyond the bench - navigating new legal landscapes
7 - 10 May 2025 - The Calile Hotel, Brisbane
Important Dates – Early Bird / closing dates
Conference Registration Guide
Conference Venue
The Calile Hotel
Grand Room (Lvl 1),
48 James Street, Fortitude Valley
Biennial 2025 Program
Click here to view the program
Registration dates:
Early bird registration closes 6pm, Friday 7 February 2025
Standard registration closes Monday 28 April 2025
Registration includes:
Conference Sessions Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea (Thursday & Friday)
- A Ticket to the Welcome Function (Wednesday)
- A Ticket to the Conference Dinner (Friday)
Schedule
Wednesday 7 May 2025
4:30 – 6:30pm Registration
5:30 – 8:30pm Welcome Reception
The Portrait Gallery, Banco Court, Level 3,
Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law
415 George Street, Brisbane
Thursday 8 May 2025
8:30am – Registration
9:00am – Official Welcome & Opening
5:00pm – Close Day 1
7:30pm – Dinner at Local Restaurants (Optional)
Friday 9 May 2025
8:30am – Registration
9:00am – 5:15pm Conference
7:00 – 11:00pm Conference Dinner
Howard Smith Wharves, The Rivershed
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane
Saturday 10 May 2025
9:00am – Registration
9:30 – 11:50am Conference
12:00 – 5:30pm Long Lunch (Optional)
Brisbane River CityCat to the University of Queensland for a tour of the Faculty of Law and a sit-down lunch on the grounds of the Campus.