Man accused of Caboolture murder set to claim self-defence

Neither Thomson, whose job was listed in court documents as a meat worker, nor Thomson-Gleeson, a plasterer, were required to appear in court or via videolink on Tuesday.

Thomson’s solicitor, Brendan Beavon, asked for the matter to next be heard on January 13 at Caboolture Magistrates Court so a full brief of evidence could be ordered.

Police prosecutor Jordan Theed said the timeframe “might be a bit tight”, but he did not oppose the application as it would just lead to police being ordered to disclose their evidence at a later date.

Magistrate Lewis Shillito granted Thomson’s application.

Mackenzie asked for the same application to be granted for Thomson-Gleeson when his client’s charge was mentioned.

“Your Honour has no power to consider an application for bail,” Mackenzie said.

Shillito also ordered Thomson-Gleeson’s case to be heard on January 13 at Caboolture Magistrates Court for a committal mention.

Police had been searching northern NSW for the pair since the incident on December 22.

Authorities allege Mason knew the two men and had attended a Caboolture address, where an altercation occurred, after which she suffered a fatal gunshot wound.

They also allege the pair fled to northern NSW in a white Holden Commodore wagon after being interviewed as witnesses on December 22.

As defendants charged with murder in Queensland, the brothers remain in custody and can only apply for bail in the Supreme Court.

AAP