The Queensland Government aims to let constituents pursue class actions in local courtrooms, rather than having to go interstate.

It will introduce legislation to Parliament this month, bringing Queensland into line with other states such as Victoria and NSW.

Currently, Queenslanders pursuing class action lawsuits must do so interstate.

“For people who are often involved in emotionally and financially difficult circumstances, this can limit their access to justice through unnecessary complexity and inconvenience,” Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath said.

“For cases that are particularly pertinent to Queensland, it will also allow the knowledge and expertise of our judges and lawyers to be better utilised.”