This week the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Deb Frecklington MP, and myself announced a commitment of $5 million for the Maroochydore Courthouse upgrade.
The upgrade will include a security upgrade to the court’s entry along with a refurbishment of the court registry to accommodate additional staff, as well as a new safe room for vulnerable witnesses and victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.
The project supports enhanced delivery of DFV justice services at the Maroochydore Magistrate’s Court, which dealt with 787 applications for domestic violence orders and 1,410 charges of contravening a domestic violence order between June 2024-25.
This significant investment by the Crisafulli Government into Maroochydore Courthouse will greatly improve the support provided to domestic violence victims who are pursuing legal protections.
The construction tender will be released and work expected to commence by the end of this year, with completion due by mid-2026.
Unfortunately domestic and family violence continues to be a scourge which rips lives apart. These upgrades are to help aid justice for victims by enabling them to be safe and feel safe so they can safely enter a court house and sit in a separate area to their alleged perpetrators before appearing in the court to give evidence.
