The Crown in right of Queensland cannot be prosecuted for contempt of court, and this immunity is not abrogated by the Crown Proceedings Act 1980 (Qld) or by provisions in other legislation that bind the Crown. However, a party may seek a declaration that the Crown has breached an injunctive order, together with indemnity costs, as an alternative enforcement mechanism.
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