Queensland Justices Association

What Queensland Justices Association does

Queensland Justices Association (QJA) is a non-profit professional membership association founded in 1918 and headquartered in Yeerongpilly, Brisbane, serving Justices of the Peace (Qualified) and Commissioners for Declarations across Queensland, Australia. It operates as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No 31906) delivering two nationally recognized certification courses — 11281NAT for Commissioners for Declarations and 11282NAT for Justice of the Peace (Qualified) — in both classroom (Brisbane-based, weekday and weekend) and self-paced online formats. Course graduates receive a complimentary 12-month QJA membership.

The organization's core platform is the iMIS association management system, which powers online course enrollment, event registration, and an e-commerce shop. QJA generates revenue across five streams: annual membership subscriptions (Individual $90, Concession $70 per year as of June 2024), training courses ($280 for Cdec online, $400 for JP online), merchandise sales (personalized self-inking stamps, polo shirts, starter kits, accessories priced $4 to $277), event registrations for the annual State Conference ($99-$130 day pass, $70 dinner), and printed quarterly/annual publications by subscription. Merchandise and courses can be purchased online, by phone (07 3392 2455), or by post.

QJA operates under explicit geographic restriction to Queensland and maintains formal relationships with the Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG), whose facilities it uses for classroom training, and the Australian Council of Justices Associations (ACJA) at the national level. It is governed by an elected Board of Directors and has no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or public listing. Additional offerings include member-only professional development modules (many free for members), a QJA Accreditation JPQ track, and a single physical office at 8A/108 Wilkie Street, Yeerongpilly with JP walk-in availability Tuesday to Friday.

Name

Queensland Justices Association

Legal name

Queensland Justices Association

Website

https://qja.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Queensland Justices Association is a non-profit professional association and Registered Training Organisation that trains, certifies, and supports Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations across Queensland through courses, memberships, merchandise, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Court Services & Operations (Clerks, Records, Jury, Interpreters) (BPAIAFAH)

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Registered training organisation
• JP certification training
• Membership subscription services
• Honorary justice training

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions providing networking opportunities, discounts on events and in the shop, and up-to-date information on industry news. Individual membership at $90/year and Concession membership at $70/year as of June 2024.
2. Training Courses: Revenue from online and classroom courses for Justice of the Peace (Qualified) 11282NAT and Commissioner for Declarations 11281NAT. Students have 120 days from commencement to complete online courses.
3. Merchandise Sales: Online shop selling stamps (self-inking stamps with personalized names/qualifications), clothing (polo shirts), kits (starter packages), accessories (badges, lanyards, umbrellas, coolers, satchels, backpacks). Products available online with prices displayed, and offline ordering via phone or post.
4. Event Registrations: Revenue from annual state conferences and conference dinners. Early bird member registration at $99, standard member registration at $115, non-member at $130. Conference dinner at $70 per person.
5. Publications: QJA Quarterly and Annual Report printed subscription available for 12 months (4 issues of Quarterly plus 1 Annual Report), price includes postage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Core offering

Queensland Justices Association is a Registered Training Organisation (No 31906) and membership association that delivers nationally accredited training and certification courses for Commissioners for Declarations (11281NAT) and Justices of the Peace Qualified (11282NAT), tiered annual memberships, an online retail shop selling personalized stamps and branded merchandise, professional development modules, and an annual state conference serving the honorary justice community in Queensland.

Product overview

Queensland Justices Association operates as a professional association and Registered Training Organisation (RTO No 31906) serving Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations in Queensland. The organization offers a unified portfolio comprising: (1) Training and certification courses including the Commissioner for Declarations course (11281NAT) and Justice of the Peace Qualified course (11282NAT), available in online self-paced and classroom formats; (2) Professional development offerings including QJA Accreditation JPQ and various PD courses; (3) Membership services with Individual ($90/year) and Concession ($70/year) tiers providing networking, discounts, and industry resources; (4) An e-commerce platform selling QJA-branded merchandise including stamps (self-inking stamps for certified copies, affidavits, names/qualifications), clothing (polo shirts), starter kits (Essential, Deluxe Backpack, Deluxe Satchel), and accessories (umbrella, backpack, cooler bag, lanyard, name badge); and (5) Annual events including the QJA State Conference. The product ecosystem is designed to support JPs and Cdecs from initial training through ongoing professional practice and membership engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commissioner for Declarations Training Course 11281NAT Nationally recognized RTO course ($280 online) that equips participants with the competencies to become a Commissioner for Declarations in Queensland, covering witnessing duties such as statutory declarations, certifying copies, powers of attorney, and land title documents. Available online self-paced or in classroom format.
• Justice of the Peace Qualified Training Course 11282NAT Nationally recognized RTO course ($400 online) qualifying participants to apply to become a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) in Queensland. JPQs perform expanded duties including issuing summonses, arrest and search warrants, attending records of interview, and hearing bail applications. Complimentary 12-month QJA membership included on completion.
• QJA Membership Annual professional association membership offering Individual ($90/year) and Concession ($70/year) tiers for JPs and Commissioners for Declarations. Benefits include networking opportunities, member pricing on merchandise and events, up-to-date industry news, and access to member-only resources.
• QJA Stamps Self-inking personalized stamps for JPs and Cdecs including certified copy stamps, affidavit annexure stamps, name and qualification stamps, registration number stamps, converter stamps, and custom-made stamps. Default ink colours are red for JP (Qual) and black for Cdec.
• QJA Clothing QJA-branded royal blue polo shirts in ladies sizes 10-18 ($36-$46) and unisex sizes S-XXXL ($43-$55), made from Podium Cool moisture-wicking fabric with UPF 30 protection compliant with AS 4399:2020.
• QJA Starter Kits Bundled packages for new JPs including the Essential Starter Kit ($97.50), Deluxe Backpack Kit ($267), and Deluxe Satchel Kit ($246). Each kit bundles personalized stamps, logbook, lanyard, and accessories required for the JP role.
• QJA Accessories QJA-branded accessories including umbrella ($14-$16), backpack ($52-$54), cooler/lunch bag ($15-$17), deluxe satchel, glass coaster set ($10-$12), lanyard ($4), and name badge ($27-$30).
• QJA State Conference 2026 Annual state conference event held at Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane on 31 October 2026 featuring professional development sessions, networking, and the Presidents Medal awards ceremony. Conference Day registration (Early Bird Member $99, Member $115, Non-Member $130) and Conference Dinner ($70 per person).
• QJA Professional Development Courses Online professional development courses for QJA members including Affidavit Witnessing PD, Bail Member PD, Enduring Documents Member PD, QJA Governance PD, and Conducting Effective Meetings. Many modules are free for QJA members (e.g., QJA Governance PD is free for members, $20 for non-members).
• QJA Accreditation JPQ Accreditation course for already appointed and eligible QJA members who have completed all four Professional Series modules. Completed as an online assessment followed by an interview, conferring QJA Accreditation JPQ status.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Department of Justice and Attorney-General (Queensland)coreOthersQJA maintains a close working relationship with the Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General JP Branch. The Department administers JP appointments and publishes technical bulletins. QJA provides training aligned with DJAG requirements and references the DJAG Handbook as key learning material.
• Australian Council of Justices Associations (ACJA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coordinating body for JP associations across Australia. QJA is a member of ACJA which connects Queensland JP professionals with counterparts in other Australian jurisdictions and New Zealand.
• Justices of the Peace Branch (Queensland)coreOthersQJA conducts classroom training at Justices of the Peace Branch training rooms located at 154 Melbourne Street, Brisbane and Level 6/154 Melbourne St, South Brisbane. The Branch is part of the Department of Justice and Attorney-General.
• JP Associations (Other Jurisdictions)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQJA maintains relationships with JP associations in other Australian jurisdictions including ACT, NSW, SA, Victoria, WA, Tasmania, and New Zealand. These relationships support knowledge sharing and professional development across jurisdictions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• TAFE Queensland: Major Queensland-based RTO offering vocational and accredited training across many disciplines. Potential adjacent or competing provider for accredited JP/Cdec courses if it chose to enter this niche.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS): Global professional membership body offering accredited training, member services, publications, and merchandise. Operates a comparable subscription-plus-training-plus-products business model at much larger scale.
• Law Society of Queensland: Broader professional association for solicitors in Queensland. While it serves a different profession, it operates a similar membership, CPD, and merchandise model for legal professionals in the same geography.

Direct peers

• NSW Justices of the Peace Association: State-level membership association for Justices of the Peace in New South Wales with comparable training, merchandise, and member-service offerings. The most directly comparable peer to QJA.
• The Magistrates' Association (UK): Membership association serving magistrates and similar honorary justices in the UK, offering training, publications, and member benefits analogous to QJA's value proposition for Queensland JPs and Cdecs.
• Victorian Association of Justices of the Peace: Victorian state-level professional association for JPs offering training, networking, and member services. Comparable operating model and customer segment to QJA.

Regional players

• Australian Council of Justices Associations: National coordinating body of which QJA is a member, connecting JP associations across Australian jurisdictions and New Zealand. Operates as an umbrella network across multiple regions.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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