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Separate smarter: Overview Separation is the ending of an intimate partner relationship, including the end of a marriage or de facto relationship. It is often a
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Separate smarter: Overview Separation is the ending of an intimate partner relationship, including the end of a marriage or de facto relationship. It is often a
In minor civil dispute proceedings including tenancy, minor debt, consumer/trader and dividing fence disputes, QCAT generally organises a final hearing to decide the case QCAT
In minor civil dispute proceedings including tenancy, minor debt, consumer/trader and dividing fence disputes, QCAT generally organises a final hearing to decide the case. QCAT
In minor civil dispute proceedings including tenancy, minor debt, consumer/trader and dividing fence disputes, QCAT generally organises a final hearing to decide the case. QCAT
Electronic evidence in civil matters other than minor civil disputes You may need to file electronic evidence in your case. QCAT will accept audio, video
Preparing your evidence for QCAT What evidence can I gather to support my case? QCAT looks at the evidence to decide each case. It is
QCAT may ask you to prepare and submit documents and material to prove your case. This is called your evidence. Whether you are the applicant
Application for leave to be represented Apply for leave to be represented 1. Before you apply to QCAT You can apply for permission to be
Representation at a QCAT Proceeding Parties do not need QCAT’s permission to get legal advice or assistance. Solicitors can help parties collect and prepare evidence, write
What if I need support when appearing at QCAT? QCAT allows parties to attend proceedings with a support person if required. The support person is not able
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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’
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
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,