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Appearing at a QCAT Proceeding (cont’d)

Who is required to appear if there are joint applicants? If more than one applicant applies to QCAT in a matter, one of those applicants

Appearing at a QCAT Proceeding

All parties involved in a matter before QCAT are expected to appear and represent themselves. If you are a party to a dispute you are

QCAT Decisions awarding costs

The tribunal where possible will fix the costs or state exactly the amount that is to be paid. If this is not possible the tribunal

QCAT Decisions by default

Once a minor debt application has been served, the other party has 28 days to file a response. You can respond to a minor debt dispute

Enforcement Warrants

An enforcement warrant is used to enforce a judgment or money order and recover monies awarded to creditors in the court. The warrant is generally

Enforcement Hearings

An enforcement hearing uncovers financial information about a person who owes money (enforcement debtor) under a court order. If you’re owed money (enforcement creditor), you

QCAT Going to the tribunal

If you make an application to QCAT, or one is made about you, you may need to attend a hearing or a dispute resolution proceeding.

QCAT Serving applications & documents

The Cairns and Regional Bailiff can assist you with service When you file a document or application at QCAT you are also required to ‘serve’

QCAT Application process – debt disputes

Please read about debt disputes before you make an application. Making an application You can save time and complete and pay for your minor debt application online. OR

QCAT Consumer & trader disputes

Who is a trader? A trader is generally a person who in trade or commerce has a business that supplies goods or provides services. However,

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