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Tribunals review newsletter edition 4

Tribunals review newsletter edition 3

Tribunals review newsletter edition 2

Tribunals review newsletter edition 1

QCAT overview brochure (PDF 199K)

QCAT begins 1 December 2009 brochure (PDF 68K)

Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal: Stage 3 report detailing the full operational requirements for the new QCAT.

Stage 3 report

Queensland QCAT Registry Structure

The QCAT registry will have four common support areas – intake, operations support, alternative dispute resolution and corporate services. Two separate case management divisions will also be created:

Human Rights
Civil Disputes and Administrative and Disciplinary

View the QCAT Registry Structure

Draft Legislation released

Draft legislation to implement the new Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has been released by the Queensland Government. Below are the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Bill 2009, QCAT (Jurisdiction Provisions) Amendment Bill 2009 and the QCAT Consultation Guide.

Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Bill 2009 (PDF, 245 KB): establishes the new tribunal, provides for appointments as well as generic powers and procedures applying to QCAT’s range of jurisdictions

QCAT (Jurisdiction Provisions) Amendment Bill 2009 (PDF, 245 KB): amends over 160 pieces of legislation conferring jurisdiction on QCAT.

QCAT Consultation Guide (PDF, 245 KB): provides a brief overview of the legislation.

Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal: Stage 1 report on scope and initial implementation arrangements.

Stage 1 report

Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal: Stage two report on recommended legislative changes to establish the new tribunal.

Stage 2 report

An independent panel of experts was formed to provide advice on how best to implement the amalgamated civil and administrative tribunal, including determining the scope of its jurisdiction.

Panel members (PDF 165k)

Criteria to be adopted by the independent expert panel on the implementation of an amalgamated civil and administrative tribunal in Queensland.

Criteria

Tribunals/bodies recommended for inclusion into QCAT.

Inclusions and exclusions

In November 2007, the Department of Justice and Attorney-General released a discussion paper on the reform of civil and administrative justice. The paper sets out the need for reform, details the scope of the project and the proposed outcomes. The paper presents options to reform current civil and administrative justice mechanisms. The paper also proposes a new administrative review policy to ensure a consistent and contestable approach across all government agencies when reforms are made to review rights.

Discussion paper

Terms of reference were developed for the independent expert panel to advise on the implementation of an amalgamated civil and administrative tribunal in Queensland.

Terms of reference

The scope of the independent expert panel was defined, with the tribunals and courts to be further considered for amalgamation.

Panel scope

QCAT case management system - CaseWorks presentation

In stage one report, the independent panel recommended the adoption of an integrated registry structure to support the needs of QCAT. Mercer Consulting has been engaged to complete this work.

Mercer Consultation Framework

Mercer Consultation Schedule

During September and October 2008, Mercer consulted with tribunal staff and other stakeholders on the design of the QCAT registry. This presentation is a summary of observations from that consultation process.

Mercer Preliminary Findings

Last updated 11/9/2009 10:05:12 AM