A magistrate in Brisbane sat still once the hearing concluded. The judge made no comment, neutral face and stayed still. The silence was recorded by an onlooker and posted on Australian social media platforms.
The clip rapidly went viral, gaining a huge audience and reactions. Viewers described the pause as unusual and argued it showed the seriousness of the matter. Court officials have not identified the magistrate nor explained the behaviour. The incident has become a trending topic on Australian news sites.