Date: 9 April 2025
Source: Queensland Government — The Queensland Cabinet and Ministerial Directory

Queensland Attorney-General, Minister for Justice, and Minister for Integrity, Deb Frecklington have announced that Christopher Kahler has been appointed to the Townsville District Court to strengthen the region’s access to justice.

The appointment fulfills a key Crisafulli Government election commitment to boost the capacity of Townsville District Court for victims of crime.

Mr Kahler will commence his new appointment on 5 May 2025.

Admitted as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of Queensland and Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory in 2005, and to the High Court of Australia the following year, Mr Kahler brings a wealth of local knowledge and legal experience to the role.

Mr Kahler built an esteemed reputation as a civil and criminal lawyer in North Queensland over 11 years, before establishing his own North Queensland legal practice in 2016.

He has been a well-respected contributor to the legal profession for 20 years and is currently an elected Councillor of the Queensland Law...