Brisbane courts to be named after Queen

Brisbane’s new courts precinct will be named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.

Premier Campbell Newman says the $570 million law court facility, due to be opened later this month, will bear the name of Australia’s head of state.

“The Attorney-General and I thought it appropriate that this new landmark building be named in her majesty’s honour,” Mr Newman told parliament on Thursday.

“Queensland was named after her majesty’s great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, who was the only other British monarch to have reached a 60-year reign.”

Mr Newman said he had sent a representation to the monarch for approval, and told parliament she had approved.

“I am pleased, therefore, to announce that the new law courts building in Brisbane is to be named the Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law Building,” he said.

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