Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law, Brisbane, Supreme and District Court building in Brisbane, Australia.
The Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law is a courthouse at 415 George Street in central Brisbane, Queensland. Completed in 2012, it houses the Supreme Court of Queensland and the District Court of Queensland, with 39 courtrooms, a large ceremonial court, the Queensland Court of Appeal, 23 criminal courts and 14 civil courts. The building, with the adjacent Brisbane Magistrates Court, forms a legal precinct occupying a full city block between George, Roma and Turbot streets.
The building opened in 2012 and brought Queensland's main courts together in one place for the first time. It also became home to the Supreme Court Library Queensland, which has existed since the 19th century.
The building houses the Sir Harry Gibbs Legal Heritage Centre, where you can explore exhibitions about Queensland's legal traditions through documents and displays. Contemporary artworks are scattered throughout different areas of the building, reflecting the role of justice in society.
Anyone entering the building goes through a security check similar to those at airports, so it is worth arriving with enough time. Guided tours run on Saturdays and need to be booked ahead.
The building has a double-skin glass facade and raised timber floors that work together with the ventilation system to lower energy use. These features are visible to visitors and give the interior a look that is different from a typical courthouse.
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