Technical bulletins

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• 02/23 - Certifying copies of a Queensland Digital Licence PDF

  The Digital Licence app was first trialled in the Fraser Coast in 2020, with...

• 01/23 Queensland Digital Licence app PDF

  This technical bulletin provides information to support Justices of the Peace...

• 04/22 Witnessing Statutory Declarations - Prisoner Photographs PDF

  This bulletin aims to clarify the requirements when asked to witness a...

• 03/22 Certifying documents for Ahpra PDF

  The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is responsible...

• 02/22 Changes to the Oaths Act 1867 PDF

  Changes to the Oaths Act 1867, effective 30 April 2022 modernises the way...

• 01/22 Membership of associations PDF

  As regulator of the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations...

• 02/20 Completion of identification forms for financial institutions and other entities PDF

  Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations are sometimes...

• 01/20 Camera detected infringement notices PDF

  Amendments to the Transport Operations Road Use Management Act 1995 (TORUM...

• 04/19 Recordkeeping and personal information PDF

  Justices of the Peace and Commissioner for Declarations assist members of the...

• 03/19 Land title notice available to download PDF

  Justices of the Peace (JP) Branch has introduced a new notice to assist...

• 01/19 Use of unauthorised stamps PDF

  This Bulletin confirms the approved stamps that may be used by JPs and Cdecs...

• 03/18 Use of mobile device to administer a religious oath PDF

  This technical bulletin will serve to inform witnessing officers on the use...

• 03/17 Queensland Police production notices PDF

  Changes to the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act (PPRA), sections 180...

• 01/17 Mental Health Act 2016 - Abolishment of Justice Examination Orders PDF

  On 5 March 2017 changes in the Mental Health Act 2016 come into effect. This...

• 01/15 Anti - Discrimination and the Role of Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations PDF

  The Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) (the Act) aims to promote equality of...

• 03/14 Witnessing Tattoo Parlours Act 2013 Applications PDF

  On 6 January 2014, the Queensland Government introduced new tattoo licensing...

• 06/12 New South Wales Identity Requirements PDF

  This bulletin provides information on the new identity requirements when...

• 02/12 Changes to relationship recognition in Queensland PDF

  On 22 June 2012 the Queensland Parliament passed the Civil Partnerships and...

• 02/11 Witnessing Victim Assist Queensland applications for financial assistance and funeral assistance PDF

  On 1 December 2009, a new scheme for victims of violent crime in Queensland...

• 01/11 Volunteers in Policing who are also Justices of the Peace or Commissioners for Declarations PDF

  The Justices of the Peace Branch has identified an issue that may affect...

• 05/10 Witnessing family law documents PDF

  The JP Branch has identified areas where Justices of the Peace and...

• 03/10 Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal PDF

  The Justices of the Peace Branch has received enquiries from JPs and Cdecs in...

• 11/09 Muslim women wearing a niqab (veil) or burka requiring identification PDF

  Recently, the Justices of the Peace Branch (JPB) has been contacted regarding...

• 10/09 New incident report form available to download PDF

  Justices of the Peace (JP) Branch has introduced a new notice to assist...

• 08/09 Introduction of new security paper features by Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages PDF

  In early July 2009, the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages...

• 04/09 Definition of day when considering search warrants PDF

  Due to differences in regions across the State there has been some confusion...

• 03/09 Mentoring guidelines under the "JPs in the Community" program PDF

  In 2008, the Justices of the Peace Branch implemented a mentoring program...