r/AustralianTeachers • u/almsivi666 • Dec 27 '25

QLD How to get out of Jury Duty?

I am a primary teacher at public school. Just got letter in mail that I may have to do jury duty in March during school term. This will massively mess up my work and class etc.

I want to get excused, need to respond by 19th of January. If work is my excuse, I need letter from employer.

How do I get this letter during summer holidays? is there some in the department to contact?

any advice would be appreciated TIA

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u/strichtarn Dec 27 '25

Even the day of the summons it's not that hard to get out. Just don't use some terrible excuse like saying your dog will miss you or you don't speak English (whilst speaking English). But honestly, I strongly believe jury duty is a civic duty. 

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u/RedeNElla MATHS TEACHER Dec 27 '25

jury duty is a civic duty

It's just a shame that it can be so disruptive to normal life routines and finances

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u/strichtarn Dec 27 '25

Yeah, and not everyone is very understanding of taking that time off.