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Residential Tenancy Disputes

What is a residential tenancy dispute? QCAT decides a range of residential tenancy disputes between: tenants, and landlords (lessors) or agents related to rents, bonds,

Withdrawing a QCAT Application

Applications can be withdrawn for a number of reasons, for example the matter was successfully resolved at mediation and there is no need for a

What if my QCAT Application is Urgent?

The court understands urgent situations happen. QCAT will always try to hear urgent matters quickly, which may involve disregarding formal processes if this is necessary and does not

Christmas Closures

The QCAT Brisbane office will be closed from 4:30pm Thursday, 23 December 2021 and will reopen on Tuesday, 4 January 2022 at 8:30am. Regional registries

Structural Reform of the Federal Courts

Structural reform of the federal courts | Attorney-General’s Department On 18 February 2021, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 and the

What is the Magistrates Court of QLD

The Magistrates Court is the first level of the Queensland Courts system and hears about 95% of court cases. Most criminal cases are first heard

Courtroom Etiquette

Courts are very formal places and there is an expectation that you will behave in a respectful way and follow the rules and procedures. Everyone in

What is an Enforcement Hearing and How do I Apply

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