Legislation
Queensland Legislation related to guardianship matters includes the:
- Disability Services Act 2006
- Disability Services and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2008
- Guardianship and Administration Act 2000
- Mental Health Act 2000
- Powers of Attorney Act 1998
- Public Trustee Act 1978
- Queensland Civil and Administrative Act 2009
- Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008
- Residential Services (Accreditation) Act 2002
The Acts are available on the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel website.
Commonwealth Legislation related to guardianship matters includes the:
- Disability Discrimination Act (Commonwealth) 1992
- Aged Care Act (Commonwealth) 1997
The Acts are available on the Commonwealth of Australian Law website.
Any description of QCAT's jurisdiction on this website is general information only and is not intended to precisely define the types of applications that QCAT has the power to decide. QCAT's jurisdiction is determined by the relevant legislation. If you are unsure about your legal rights you should seek legal advice. Any actions taken to resolve your dispute should be determined by your individual circumstances.