Court system 'in a shambles' after transcription service goes bust
The court transcription company VIQ Solutions is set to shut down, leading to mass redundancies and concerns about the impact on court cases across Australia. The Federal Court is working on contingency plans to manage the situation after a data breach involving sensitive court files. Legal professionals are urging the Attorney-General to monitor the situation closely to ensure the integrity of the justice system is maintained.
- ▪VIQ Solutions will be wound down, resulting in all court transcribers being made redundant.
- ▪The Federal Court is developing contingency plans to ensure the continuity of court transcription services.
- ▪A data breach involving sensitive Australian court files has raised concerns about national security.
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Court transcription company VIQ Solutions to be shut down, mass redundancies expectedBy the Specialist Reporting Team's Heidi DavorenTopic:CourtsFri 5 Jun 2026 at 12:52pmFri 5 Jun 2026 at 12:52pmFri 5 Jun 2026 at 12:52pmThere are concerns court cases around the country may be impacted due to the winding down of VIQ Solutions Australia. (ABC News: Millie Roberts, Patrick Thomas)abc.net.au/news/viq-solutions-australia-court-transcription-winding-down/106763466Link copiedShareShare articleThere are fears mass redundancies at Australia's main transcription service could leave court cases around the country in limbo after it was revealed VIQ Solutions would be wound down.The ABC understands all VIQ Solutions court transcribers are expected to be made redundant and no further orders for…
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