1. Before you respond
To respond to tree dispute application please use the below form. Carefully read the form instructions, answer each question and tick an appropriate box when prompted.
When you complete the response form, do the following:
- provide the reasons you are disputing the allegations made by the applicant
- use numbered paragraphs which are cross-referenced to the paragraphs in the applicant’s application
- include a clear outline of the history and nature of the dispute
A response must be given to all other parties in the matter.
2. Fees
There is no prescribed fee for lodging a response to an application.
3. Complete and lodge the below response form
Form 52 - Response to application for a tree dispute – Neighbourhood Disputes (Dividing Fences and Trees) Act 2011
The purpose of this form is to respond to a tree dispute only.
4. How to lodge your response
When filing a response, you are required to file the response and supporting material along with 3 copies plus one extra copy for every additional party named in the application in one of the following ways:
| enquiries@qcat.qld.gov.au | |
| In person | Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal or at any local Magistrates Court |
| Mail to | Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal |
Your response is not filed until it is sealed by QCAT (i.e. stamped with the official QCAT stamp). After this has been done, sealed copies of your response form will then be sent back to you to give to the other party/s. You can also keep a copy for your personal records.
5. Giving your response to the other parties
You are required to give a copy of your response and supporting material to all parties named in the application within 28 days or as otherwise directed by QCAT.
Visit this page for further information on service requirements.
6. What happens next?
After you have submitted your response, if not already issued, QCAT will provide further instructions to the parties on the next steps in the process.
Learn more about the civil process and preparing your case here.