Department of Justice and Attorney-General

What Department of Justice and Attorney-General does

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG) is a Queensland State Government department established in 2010 and headquartered in Brisbane, responsible for delivering justice services to Queenslanders across more than 100 statewide locations. Its portfolio spans the administration of courts (Magistrates, District, Supreme, Court of Appeal) and the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), criminal prosecution via the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), regulatory oversight of liquor, gaming, fair trading and body corporate matters, civil registration through Births Deaths and Marriages, working-with-children screening (Blue Card Services), disability worker screening, victim support via Victim Assist Queensland, forensic analysis via Forensic Science Queensland, legal assistance funding, the Queensland State Archives, and First Nations justice initiatives. The department also operates dedicated reform offices (Justice Reform Office, First Nations Justice Office) and is subject to compliance with the Information Privacy Act 2009, Right to Information Act 2009, Public Records Act 2023, Financial Accountability Act 2009, and the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024.

The department operates on a government-budget model funded by annual state appropriations rather than commercial revenue, with over 4,000 professionals including legal experts, court officers, investigators, regulatory and compliance specialists, policy advisers, project officers and corporate staff. Its technology footprint consists of a portfolio of government digital service portals (one per service area), supported by a third-party integration with VIQ Solutions for court recording and transcription across the Supreme and District Courts, Industrial Relations Commission, Royal Commissions and tribunals. Distribution occurs through in-person counter services at 100+ locations, online self-serve portals, dedicated telephone lines (including 13QGOV / 13 74 68), and social media channels (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X). Pricing is statutory and minimal — for example, the Right to Information application fee is $59.60 for non-personal information — with most services funded by general taxation.

The department's customer base is the entire population of Queensland plus licensed businesses and individuals in dispute, with no commercial customer concentration. Strategic focus areas include reducing overrepresentation of First Nations people in the justice system, ending domestic and family violence, minimising gambling harm, child safety reforms under the In Plain Sight review response, and ongoing tribunal reform via the QCAT Act review 2025–26. In August 2024 the department disestablished the Prostitution Licensing Authority following the Criminal Code (Decriminalising Sex Work) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024, removing that regulatory function from its portfolio.

Name

Department of Justice and Attorney-General

Legal name

Department of Justice and Attorney-General

Website

https://justice.qld.gov.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General is a Queensland Government department that administers courts, tribunals, criminal prosecution, regulatory oversight, civil registration, victim support, and forensic science services across more than 100 locations statewide, serving all Queenslanders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Justice Services

NAICS

Courts (922110), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Legal Counsel and Prosecution (92213)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Courts & Judicial Administration (BPAIABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Judicial Courts & Court Administration (BPAIAFAA), Prosecution & District/State Attorney Services (BPAIAFAB), Victim Services & Witness Assistance (Justice System) (BPAIAFAJ)

Keywords

• Government justice services
• Court administration
• Regulatory compliance
• Civil registry
• Victim support

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General administers justice and delivers community support services across Queensland. It operates courts and tribunals, enforces regulatory frameworks (liquor, gaming, fair trading, working with children), manages the civil registry of births, deaths and marriages, conducts forensic analysis, prosecutes criminal matters, and funds legal assistance. Services are delivered through 100+ locations statewide and via online portals.

Product overview

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General is a Queensland Government department providing a diverse portfolio of justice-related services across more than 100 locations statewide. The portfolio operates as a platform of interconnected services including Queensland Courts (Magistrates, District, Supreme, Court of Appeal) and QCAT for dispute resolution and tribunal services; the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for criminal prosecution; Fair Trading and Liquor and Gaming Regulation for regulatory compliance; Blue Card Services and Disability Worker Screening for working with children/vulnerable adults checks; Births Deaths and Marriages registry; Victim Assist Queensland for victim support; Forensic Science Queensland for forensic analysis; and Right to Information services. Supporting infrastructure includes Recording and Transcription Services integrated with VIQ Solutions for court proceedings, and policy frameworks governed by the DoJ Privacy Policy and Data Breach Notification Policy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Queensland Courts Provides court services across Magistrates, District, Supreme courts and the Court of Appeal, delivering justice services to Queenslanders.
• Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) An independent tribunal that reviews decisions made by government agencies and resolves disputes in areas such as building disputes, consumer claims, and professional licensing.
• Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) Represents the state in criminal cases, prosecuting matters in Magistrates, District, Supreme and Mental Health courts, the Court of Appeal, and the High Court of Australia.
• Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry services for birth, death, and marriage certificates and registration.
• Blue Card Services Manages working with children checks (blue cards) for Queensland, screening individuals working with children to ensure child safety.
• Office of Fair Trading Regulates fair trading practices, handles consumer complaints, and enforces consumer protection laws in Queensland.
• Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation Regulates liquor licensing and gaming activities to ensure community safety and harm minimisation, including pubs, clubs, casinos, and gaming machines.
• First Nations Justice Office Addresses First Nations peoples' involvement in the justice system and supports culturally appropriate services.
• Forensic Science Queensland Provides forensic science services to support police investigations and court proceedings, including DNA testing, forensic analysis, and expert testimony.
• Victim Assist Queensland Provides support, assistance and compensation to victims of crime in Queensland.
• Disability Worker Screening Screens disability workers to ensure they meet eligibility requirements for working with vulnerable people.
• Body Corporate and Community Management Regulates body corporate and community management matters including dispute resolution.
• Dispute Resolution Provides dispute resolution services for various civil and community matters.
• Justice Reform Office Leads justice reform initiatives to improve the Queensland justice system.
• Legal Assistance Strategy and Funding Unit Manages funding and strategy for legal assistance services across Queensland.
• Queensland State Archives Preserves and provides access to Queensland government records and archives.
• Right to Information and Privacy Services Manages access to government information under the Right to Information Act 2009 and protects personal information under the Information Privacy Act 2009. Application fee is $59.60 for non-personal information.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Queensland CourtscoreOthersDepartmental service area providing court services across Queensland including Magistrates Court, District Court, Supreme Court, and Court of Appeal. The department funds and administers Queensland Courts.
• Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT)coreOthersQCAT is an independent tribunal that resolves disputes including administrative matters, civil matters, disciplinary matters, and guardianship matters. The department funds and supports QCAT operations.
• Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)coreOthersODPP represents the State in criminal cases, prosecuting matters in Magistrates, District, Supreme, Mental Health courts, Court of Appeal, and High Court of Australia. Statutory office under Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1984.
• Office of Fair TradingcoreOthersRegulatory body within the department protecting consumers, enforcing fair trading laws, and providing dispute resolution services for Queensland consumers and businesses.
• Office of Liquor and Gaming RegulationcoreOthersRegulatory body administering liquor and gaming laws in Queensland, including licensing, compliance monitoring, and enforcement for pubs, clubs, casinos, and gaming machines.
• Blue Card ServicescoreOthersManages working with children checks (blue cards) for Queensland, screening individuals working with children to ensure child safety under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000.
• Registry of Births, Deaths and MarriagescoreOthersQueensland's civil registry maintaining records of births, deaths, and marriages. Issues certificates and maintains historical records for Queenslanders.
• Forensic Science QueenslandcoreOthersProvides forensic science services to the Queensland justice system, including DNA testing, forensic analysis, and expert testimony for criminal investigations and prosecutions.
• Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC)majorOthersPartner in the Reportable Conduct Scheme. The department reports concerns about child safety to QFCC under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024. QFCC oversees child safe standards compliance.
• Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC)majorOthersThe department reports suspected official misconduct against employees (including corrupt conduct, maladministration, or public interest disclosure) to CCC through the Ethical Standards Unit.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NSW Department of Communities and Justice: The New South Wales state-level department responsible for courts, legal services, prosecution, regulatory oversight, and community services. Operates an analogous portfolio structure to Queensland's DJAG across courts, tribunals, victim support, and regulatory functions, making it the closest jurisdictional peer in Australia.
• Western Australia Department of Justice: Western Australia's state-level justice department responsible for courts, legal services, corrective services, and regulatory functions. Comparable in structure and mandate to Queensland's DJAG, particularly in administering state courts and tribunals across a similarly large geographic jurisdiction.
• ACT Justice and Community Safety Directorate: The Australian Capital Territory's directorate responsible for courts, legal services, regulatory functions, and community safety. Operates a comparable integrated justice and regulatory portfolio at the territory level, with similar structural alignment to Queensland's DJAG.
• Tasmania Department of Justice: Tasmania's state-level department administering courts, correctional services, consumer protection, and justice policy. A direct peer to Queensland DJAG in operating a consolidated state justice portfolio across courts, regulatory bodies, and community services.
• Northern Territory Department of Justice: The Northern Territory's department overseeing courts, corrective services, and justice policy. Comparable to Queensland DJAG in administering state-level justice services, with particular overlap in addressing Indigenous justice outcomes across remote communities.
• South Australia Attorney-General's Department: South Australia's state-level department supporting the Attorney-General and administering legal policy, prosecution policy, and justice services. A direct peer in terms of providing legal advisory, regulatory, and justice policy functions at the state level.
• Victoria Department of Justice and Community Safety: Victoria's state-level department overseeing courts, corrections, justice policy, regulatory functions, and community safety. Shares comparable statutory functions including court administration, prosecution policy, and victim support with the Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General.

Regional players

• New Zealand Ministry of Justice: New Zealand's national ministry responsible for courts, tribunals, legal aid, and justice policy. Operates in a different geography but is closely comparable in function and structure to Queensland's DJAG, administering an integrated national justice system with courts, tribunals, and legal assistance.

Others

• UK Ministry of Justice: The United Kingdom's national ministry responsible for courts, prisons, probation, and legal aid. An adjacent thematically related entity operating a comparable integrated justice portfolio at the national level, useful as a structural comparator for service integration and reform approaches.

Broad incumbents

• Australian Government Attorney-General's Department: The federal-level department overseeing national legal policy, criminal justice coordination, and federal courts interface. A broad incumbent in the same industry operating at the national level, with overlapping policy responsibility for criminal justice and regulatory frameworks that interact with Queensland's state-level functions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/justiceQLD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/JusticeQueensland
• Facebookfacebook.com/JusticeQLD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/department-of-justice-qld
• Instagraminstagram.com/justiceQLD

Compliance7 records

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Subsidiaries16 records

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