The Murri Court operates under the goodwill of the Magistrate in collaboration with section 9 (2) (o) of the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 (Qld). The legislation states that if the offender is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person then three things can be taken into account: the offender’s relationship to their community; or any cultural considerations; or any considerations relating to programs and services established for offenders in which the community justice group participates.
The magistrate of this court is assisted in a number of ways by Indigenous Elders. The Elders assist the magistrate by advising them on cultural issues, providing background information about the offender, explaining to the offender, if required,
The magistrate of this court is assisted in a number of ways by Indigenous Elders. The Elders assist the magistrate by advising them on cultural issues, providing background information about the offender, explaining to the offender, if required,