Postcard bandit parole decision set aside

Infamous "Postcard Bandit" Brenden Abbott has had a legal victory over Queensland's parole board but is still waiting to learn whether he will be released from prison.

The parole board will have to again consider whether to release Abbott after a Supreme Court judge set aside its decision to refuse the latest in his long line of parole applications.

The notorious bank robber and prison escapee in January challenged the board's decision, claiming he'd been "squeaky clean" since 2005.

He also argued his application had been denied because there was a policy that stopped his status being downgraded from high security.

Brisbane Supreme Court Justice Jean Dalton said there was no evidence to support the board's decision to classify Abbott as a high security prisoner.

However, she said she could not substitute the board's decision to refuse parole and instead set it aside.

She adjourned the matter to allow Abbott time to consider whether he wanted to proceed with his original parole application or submit a new one.

Appearing at Wednesday's hearing via videolink, Abbott indicated he wanted his bid for freedom dealt with as soon as possible.

"As you appreciate your honour, this has been going on for so long, you know, 180 days," he said, adding he wanted a decision within 28 days.

In January, Abbott assured Justice Dalton he hadn't breached any custodial rules since 2005 and had the support of prison bosses.

Abbott, an inmate at the Woodford Correctional Centre, has served 17 years of a 25-year sentence for a number of armed robberies and escapes.

He was dubbed the "Postcard Bandit" for allegedly taunting police by sending postcards during his time on the run.

The case is expected to return to the Supreme Court next week before the board reconsiders Abbott's parole bid.