QCAT Act Review 2026

President's responses to the QCAT Act Review 2026

In May 2025, the Queensland Government asked the Honourable David Thomas to review the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2009 (QCAT Act), which must be reviewed every 5 years.

Section 240 of the QCAT Act sets out the objectives of the review are to:

  • Decide whether the objectives of the QCAT Act remain valid.
  • Decide whether the QCAT Act is meeting its objectives.
  • Decide whether the provisions of the QCAT Act are appropriate for meeting its objectives.
  • Investigate specific issues suggested by the Minister or the QCAT President. For example, this could include checking if any part of an enabling Act impacts how effectively the tribunal operates.

QCAT's President at the time, the Honourable Justice Kerri Mellifont, provided the following responses to the review:

The Review report will be given to the Attorney-General by 31 July 2026.

Last updated:
31 July 2026