© The State of Queensland (Office of Queensland Parliamentary Counsel) 2014-2019 (Ver. 2.5.0 Rev. 5364) Justice of the Peace Find out the functions of Justices of the Peace (JPs), their role and responsibilities, and the process for being appointed as a JP. In New Zealand, JPs are involved in an ever-increasing multitude of matters including both Ministerial and Judicial duties. Stressed Employees Costing Employers Billions Stress is not only costing employees but companies as well, according to the latest statistics. Billions of dollars are apparently being lost due to unaddressed stress in the workplace. visiting our office: Level 6, 154 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane Qld 4101; post: The Registrar of Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations, Department of Justice and Attorney-General, PO Box 5894, West End QLD 4101. More information. Read the code of conduct for JPs and Cdecs. 10276NAT Course in Community Justice Services (Justice of the Peace [Qualified]) This course is suitable for participants who wish to apply to become a Queensland Justice of the Peace (Qualified). The duties of a JP (Qual) are not to be taken lightly. You have a vital and responsible role to play in the general community. Unit code: M00JUSJPQ001 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out the responsibilities, mandated duties and powers of Justices of the Peace (Qualified) in the state of Queensland.It requires the ability to interpret and apply knowledge of correct legislative procedures and regulations to perform witnessing services for members of the differences between the roles of justices of the peace in different jurisdictions. 2 In Queensland, justices of the peace are appointed under the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations Act 1991 (Qld). 3 That Act establishes: C the various categories of justices of the peace and the office of commissione r for declarations; 4 Queensland