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 on George Street in central Brisbane, Queensland. It brings together the Supreme Court and the District Court under one roof, with courtrooms spread across 19 floors.
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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