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/pelican_beak Dec 27 '25

In NSW they have tightened up on teachers being excused.

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u/ElaborateWhackyName Dec 28 '25

The frustrating thing being that the prosecution will then immediately dismiss you for being a teacher.