Glossary
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Term |
Definition |
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Active case management |
When QCAT members take a proactive role in the management of cases for example, listing the case for a compulsory conference, to ensure the case progresses steadily. |
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Adversarial |
A legal system or proceeding that involves conflicting parties or interests. |
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Adjudicators |
Legally qualified QCAT decision makers for minor civil disputes and other matters before the tribunal. |
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ADR |
Alternative dispute resolution |
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Alternative dispute resolution |
Resolution of a matter through mediation or conferencing rather than the adversarial process. |
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CAD |
Civil, Administrative and Disciplinary Division |
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Client lifecycle |
The process a QCAT client will go through from the receipt of their application to the resolution of their matter. |
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Compulsory conferences |
A dispute resolution method used by the tribunal to mediate settlement, identify issues in dispute and make orders and directions between the parties. |
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Directions |
The tribunal has to the power to order parties to do certain things to streamline the progress of a matter before the tribunal, for example for the parties to file and exchange material. |
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Enduring power of attorney |
Legal document a person can prepare to give someone else the power to make personal or financial decisions on their behalf. |
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HuRD |
Human Rights Division |
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Impaired capacity |
The inability of a person to go through the process of reaching a decision and putting it into effect. There are three elements to making a decision:
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Jurisdiction |
The legislative power of the tribunal to hear and determine certain matters. |
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LPITAF funding |
The Legal Practitioner Interest on Trust Accounts Fund is a fund derived from the interest accrued on solicitors’ trust accounts, which is administered by the Queensland Law Society to fund legal services in the community. |
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MCD |
Minor civil dispute |
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Mediation |
A dispute resolution method used for bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties. This involves exploring possible agreement without an adversarial hearing. Mediations are conducted by an impartial dispute resolution professional. |
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Members |
Professionally qualified QCAT decision makers for disputes before the tribunal. |
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Minor civil disputes |
A claim for certain debts or disputes limited to $25,000 or less. |
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QCAT |
Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. |
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Submissions |
An outline of argument parties may submit to the tribunal based on the evidence that has been put before the tribunal. |
