Apply to search and copy QCAT documents

You can use this form to request to search, copy or inspect the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) register of proceedings or record of proceedings.

To search the register of proceedings you will need to provide:

To inspect or copy the record of proceedings you will need to provide:

  • party names
  • details of documents you want to view.

If you do not have the required information or your request relates to proceedings held before 1 December 2009, contact QCAT to discuss your request.

  1. Complete your application
    1. Do you want to: *
    2. What location are you seeking files from? *

    3. Files lodged outside of Brisbane are not available via electronic search

      Please contact QCAT at enquiries@qcat.qld.gov.au for more information.

    4. Was the application lodged before 1 December 2009? *

    5. Files may not be available via electronic search

      Please contact QCAT at enquiries@qcat.qld.gov.au for more information.

      1. Are you a party to the proceedings? * Definition of a party to a proceeding
      4. Is the matter listed for a hearing or other proceeding before the tribunal in the next 3 days? *
      5. What are the details of the parties in the proceeding? * Please note: we require the details of 2 parties in a proceeding to help us find the correct file.
    7. Are you a party to the proceedings? * Definition of a party to a proceeding

    8. Party to proceedings are not charged for a search of QCAT records

      Please contact QCAT at enquiries@qcat.qld.gov.au for your search request.

  2. Search the register
    2. Are you searching for an entity/business, individual or both? *
    3. What is the entity / business name you wish to search for? * Please include all details you have for the entity or business name including company suffixes (i.e. Pty Ltd, Proprietary Limited, Limited). View examples of entity / business names. For multiple entity/business searches, select add another search to enter the next entity/business details (maximum of 50 searches per request).
      1. Entity / business search
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      3. Maximum of 50 entity / business searches reached. Please complete an additional request for any further searches.

    4. What is the individual's name you wish to search for? * View examples of search terms. For multiple individual searches, select add another search to enter the next individual’s details (maximum of 50 searches per request).
      1. Individual search
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      3. Maximum of 50 individual searches reached. Please complete an additional request for any further searches.

  3. Request details
    1. What is your preferred date/s to inspect the file?
  4. Receiving results
    1. How would you like to receive the results? *
    2. Please choose an alternative method: *

      Please note collection or post options will take longer to process than email.

    3. Once we tell you your copies are ready, you can collect them from QCAT at Level 9, 259 Queen St, Brisbane QLD 4000.

      1. Address to be sent to
  5. Your details
    1. Name
  6. Acknowledgement
    1. * View terms and conditions
Last updated:
10 November 2023