Rockhampton Courthouse, Judicial complex in Rockhampton, Australia
Rockhampton Courthouse is a judicial complex located at 42 East Street housing multiple court divisions in one location. The site contains a Supreme Court, Magistrate's Court, District Court, Family Services building, and Government Office that together provide legal services to Central Queensland.
The current complex was built between 1886 and 1955, replacing an earlier Italianate courthouse from 1861 that served during the gold rush era. A notable 1891 trial related to a shearer's strike took place here, an event that influenced Queensland's political development.
The courthouse serves as a working center of justice for the Central Queensland region, where people from surrounding communities come to handle legal matters and court proceedings. Its presence shapes how locals view the rule of law and legal processes in their daily lives.
The facility is located in central Rockhampton and is easily walkable from the downtown area. Visitors should keep in mind this is an active courthouse, so public access to certain areas may be limited depending on proceedings.
The building has housed the Supreme Court continuously since 1896 and remains the oldest actively operating Supreme Court facility in the state. This long-standing presence makes it a remarkable record of judicial continuity in Queensland.
Location: Queensland
Inception: 1955
GPS coordinates: -23.37730,150.51200
Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:01
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