The woman, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, had her case mentioned for the first time on Wednesday at Beenleigh Magistrates Court, south of Brisbane.
Details of the child abuse allegations were contained in court documents for the 29 charges Queensland Police brought against the 32-year-old woman after her arrest in late January.
Police allege the woman committed torture, grievous bodily harm and six counts of assault with bodily harm as domestic violence offences against the girl at the nearby Logan suburb of Slacks Creek between March 4, 2024 and January 9 this year.
Court documents also alleged the woman during the same time period failed to provide the girl the necessities of life in a manner that left her "likely to be permanently injured".
The accused woman's mother was in the court's public gallery during the brief mention on Wednesday.
The woman, who has been remanded in custody, was not required to appear in the courtroom.
Defence solicitor Gemma Lawless, from the firm Tempest Legal, told Magistrate Shane Elliott that she would no longer be representing the accused woman.
"The defendant has advised you?" Mr Elliott asked.
"A W Bale and Son (law firm) will be taking carriage," Ms Lawless replied.
Mr Elliott adjourned the matter for the woman to appear in Beenleigh Magistrates Court via videolink from Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre on April 2.
Logan Child Protection and Investigation Unit detectives previously alleged they launched a major investigation, code named Operation Xray Cinder, into the woman after receiving a tip-off regarding a young girl suffering significant injuries.
The child was transported to Logan Hospital, where police alleged that medical staff documented extensive injuries, including bruising, burns, fractures and disfigurement.
Detective Acting Inspector Kent Ellis at the time claimed the actions of uniformed police and investigators had saved the child's life.
"The alleged physical abuse this little girl endured is amongst the worst I have seen in my career," Det Ellis said.
"Her injuries are horrific and highlight the unimaginable suffering she has experienced."
Investigators alleged the woman attempted to conceal the child and her injuries by moving her to various addresses.
The woman was additionally charged with 18 counts of supplying cannabis between April 2023 and late December 2024.
She was also charged with possessing scales, clip seal bags and a mobile phone suspected of being used in drug crimes.
Lifeline 13 11 14
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (for people aged 5 to 25)
1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
20°C