Legislation and decisions
Queensland legislation related to dividing fence disputes includes the:
- Dividing Fences Act 1953
- Neighbourhood Disputes Resolution Act 2011
- Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2009
The Acts are available on the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel website.
Decisions about dividing fences made by QCAT after 1 December 2009 can be found in the other minor civil disputes matters section on the Supreme Court of Queensland Library 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.