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QCAT Dividing fence disputes

What is a dividing fence dispute? A dividing fence dispute may arise if owners of adjoining properties disagree about fence construction or maintenance. Dealing with

Confidentiality in QCAT Proceedings

Generally all QCAT hearings are open to the public and information about proceedings can be published. In some limited circumstances we can make an order,

QCAT Daily Proceeding List Acronyms

QCAT’s daily proceeding list contains parties’ names (unless they are withheld), case numbers, proceeding types, times and locations. Case numbers are made up of an

How to Request the Reason for a Decision From QCAT

All Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) hearings are digitally recorded. They can provide you with the reasons for a decision if you are involved

QCAT Glossary of Terms

The glossary explains common terms used by QCAT. Term Definition Act A law made by the Parliament; also known as an Act of Parliament, legislation

Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2021

Residential tenancy disputes are dealt with by QCAT under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008. In regional Queensland, the Magistrates Court deals with these

Debt Disputes

What is a debt dispute? Debt disputes involve disagreements with another person, business or company about a fixed or agreed sum of money, valued up

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Applications can be withdrawn for a number of reasons, for example the matter was successfully resolved at mediation and there is no need for a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

Service Rules For Document Service

Depending on the type of document you need served, there are different requirements that you need to abide by regarding when you must serve the

What Files do I Need to Include With My Divorce Application

When applying for a divorce there are often other documents you may need to file with your application. These may include the following (you can

How do I Apply for a Divorce

Before you begin your application you must decide if you are applying for divorce by yourself or together with the other party. You can view

Can I Apply for A Divorce?

When deciding to apply for a divorce there are certain things you need to take into considerations. Firstly, you need to satisfy the Court that you

What to Consider Before Making a QCAT Application

You can apply to QCAT requesting the tribunal make certain decisions, however, there are some things to consider before moving forward in that direction. Things