Queensland Government Steam Yacht Lucinda
Take a step back in history to 1891 as you enter the smoking room of the Lucinda and listen to how Sir Samuel Walker Griffith and Edmund Barton drafted sections of Australia's Constitution. Discuss the importance of the Constitution to all Australians.
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Queensland Government Steam Yacht Lucinda
Take a step back in history to 1891 as you enter the smoking room of the Lucinda and listen to how Sir Samuel Walker Griffith and Edmund Barton drafted sections of Australia's Constitution. Discuss the importance of the Constitution to all Australians.
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Rare Books Room
View our collection of legal rare books, dating back to the 16th century, as you enter this treasure trove.
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Legal Dress
Examine the various judicial regalia of Queensland's judges and find out which robes are worn in which circumstances. What is the history behind legal dress?
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Exhibitions
You can view exhibitions displaying important historical and topical issues of the law. Previous exhibitions have covered topics like Women and the Law, Queensland's Criminal Code, the Supreme Court fire of 1969 and the history of Shorthand Reporting at the Courts. There is always something interesting to look at.
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The Banco Court
The Banco Court Room is used for ceremonial occasions, including the appointment of new judges and admission of new legal practitioners. Walk inside and view portraits of all of Queensland's Chief Justices which decorate the walls as you learn about some of the famous cases which have been decided here at the Supreme Court.
