Queensland Consolidated Acts

CRIMINAL LAW (SEXUAL OFFENCES) ACT 1978 - SECT 7D

7D Interim orders

(1) If an application is made to the court for a non-publication order, the court may, without determining the merits of the application, make an order (an
"interim order" ) prohibiting the publication of identifying matter relating to the defendant.

(2) An interim order has effect until––

(a) it is revoked by the court; or

(b) the court finally decides the application.

(3) If the court makes an interim order, the court must hear and decide the application as a matter of urgency and, where practicable, within 72 hours after making the interim order.