Apply to adjust a time limit or waive a procedural requirement

Use this form to ask to extend or shorten a time limit, or to waive compliance with a procedural requirement relating to a Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) matter.

To complete this form you will need to provide:

the full name of the respondent/s
the correct address of the respondent/s
your case number (if an existing QCAT matter)
a copy of the decision of the chief executive, if applicable
a copy of notice given to claim against the claim fund, if applicable.

Max file size 15MB.

Can I apply?
1. Do you have an existing QCAT matter? *
  - Yes
  - No
2. 1. Do you have your claim/case number? *
    
    Yes
    
    No
  2. You need a case number
    
    A case number is a reference number that may also be called a claim or file number. For example, MCDT001/15, MCDO001/15, BDL001/15, NDR001/15, or GAR001/15.
    
    Your case number can be found on the application that started the proceeding with QCAT, your notice of hearing, or any letters you have received from QCAT.
  3. Are you a party to the proceeding? *
    
    Yes
    
    No
  4. You need to be a party to the matter
    
    A party is an individual, corporation or other entity that:
    
    has started a tribunal proceeding
    
    has had a tribunal proceeding started against them
    
    has later joined a tribunal proceeding
    
    is an active party* (for certain guardianship/administration proceedings).
    
    * Generally, an active party includes the adult who is the subject of the application, the applicant, any proposed guardian or administrator, a current guardian or administrator, the Public Guardian or Public Trustee, and any attorney(s) appointed under an Enduring Power of Attorney.
3. 1. Does this relate to a decision of the chief executive or a notice to claim against the claim fund? *
    
    Yes
    
    No
  2. You are not eligible to apply online
    
    You may need to seek independent legal advice in relation to your dispute type.
  3. Do you have a copy of the decision or notice? *
    
    Yes
    
    No
  4. You need a copy of the decision
    
    If you are seeking an extension of time, you must include a copy of the decision of the chief executive, or a copy of the notice to claim against the claim fund.
  5. Are you ready to pay the relevant fee online? *
    
    Yes
    
    No
  6. You are not eligible to apply online
    
    This online form does not accept any alternate payment options.
    
    Please download and lodge an application to extend or shorten a time limit or for waiver of compliance with procedural requirement (form 42) . (PDF, 306KB).
Application details
1. What registry was the initiating application/referral filed in? *
2. What is the case number? *
3. What orders do you want the tribunal to make? * Please set out in numbered paragraphs.
4. What are the reasons the order(s) should be made? * Please set out in numbered paragraphs. You need to include reasons why you are seeking these orders.
5. Do you have documentation supporting your request? * You must provide a copy of the supporting documents to the respondent(s) when you serve the application.
  - Yes
  - No
6. 1. Please upload any supporting documentation. * Attachments must be less than 15MB in total. Approved file types are .doc .docx .pdf .odf .jpg .jpeg .bmp .tif .tiff .png .xls .xlsx.
  4. Please provide a brief description of the supporting documents. *
7. Is an interpreter required? * The assistance of an interpreter is subject to approval by QCAT.
  - Yes
  - No
8. Please specify the language: *
Respondent's details
1. Are there multiple respondents? *
  - Yes
  - No
2. Please enter the information for the first respondent.
  
  You can enter information for up to an additional 4 respondents below.
3. Respondent's name *
4. Address
  1. Address line 1 *
  2. Address line 2
  3. Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
5. Phone Home, mobile or work number
6. Email Example: jane.smart@example.com
7. Is the respondent being represented by a legal practitioner? *
  - Yes
  - No
  - Unknown
Representative's details for respondent
1. Representative's name
2. Representative's firm
3. Address
  1. Address line 1
  2. Address line 2
  3. Town, city or suburb
    
    State
    
    Postcode
4. Phone Home, mobile or work number
5. Email Example: jane.smart@example.com
Second respondent's details
1. Respondent's name *
2. Address
  1. Address line 1 *
  2. Address line 2
  3. Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
3. Phone Home, mobile or work number
4. Email Example: jane.smart@example.com
5. Is there a third respondent? *
  - Yes
  - No
Third respondent's details
1. Respondent's name *
2. Address
  1. Address line 1 *
  2. Address line 2
  3. Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
3. Phone Home, mobile or work number
4. Email Example: jane.smart@example.com
5. Is there a fourth respondent? *
  - Yes
  - No
Fourth respondent's details
1. Respondent's name *
2. Address
  1. Address line 1 *
  2. Address line 2
  3. Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
3. Phone Home, mobile or work number
4. Email Example: jane.smart@example.com
5. Is there a fifth respondent? *
  - Yes
  - No
Fifth respondent's details
1. Respondent's name *
2. Address
  1. Address line 1 *
  2. Address line 2
  3. Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
3. Phone Home, mobile or work number
4. Email Example: jane.smart@example.com
Applicant's details
1. Are there multiple applicants? *
  - Yes
  - No
2. Please enter your information first.
  
  You can enter information for up to an additional 4 applicants below.
3. Applicant's name *
4. Address
  1. Address line 1 *
  2. Address line 2
  3. Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
5. Phone Home, mobile or work number
6. Email Example: jane.smart@example.com
7. Do you have legal representation? * You may be required to ask for permission to have someone represent you. A link to this application will be provided once you submit your response.
  - Yes
  - No
Representative's details
1. Representative's name *
2. Representative's firm
3. Address
  1. Address line 1 *
  2. Address line 2
  3. Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
4. Do you want this to be your address for service? * i.e. Is this where we should send documents relating to your matter?
  - Yes
  - No
5. Phone * Home, mobile or work number
6. Email * Example: jane.smart@example.com
Second applicant's details
1. Applicant's name *
2. Address
  1. Address line 1 *
  2. Address line 2
  3. Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
3. Phone Home, mobile or work number
4. Email Example: jane.smart@example.com
5. Is there a third applicant? *
  - Yes
  - No
Third applicant's details
1. Applicant's name *
2. Address
  1. Address line 1 *
  2. Address line 2
  3. Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
3. Phone Home, mobile or work number
4. Email Example: jane.smart@example.com
5. Is there a fourth applicant? *
  - Yes
  - No
Fourth applicant's details
1. Applicant's name *
2. Address
  1. Address line 1 *
  2. Address line 2
  3. Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
3. Phone Home, mobile or work number
4. Email Example: jane.smart@example.com
5. Is there a fifth applicant? *
  - Yes
  - No
Fifth applicant's details
1. Applicant's name *
2. Address
  1. Address line 1 *
  2. Address line 2
  3. Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
3. Phone Home, mobile or work number
4. Email Example: jane.smart@example.com
Your Details
1. Your Name *
2. Your Email *
  Example: jane.smart@example.com
3. Your Contact Number *
  Home, mobile or work number
Acknowledgement
1. Section 216 of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2009 makes it an offence for a person to knowingly give the registry documents containing false or misleading information. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.
2. Acknowledgement * The information in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.
3. You will now be directed to the secure payment gateway to pay your application fee online.

Last updated:: 24 March 2023

Apply to adjust a time limit or waive a procedural requirement

You need a case number

You need to be a party to the matter

You are not eligible to apply online

You need a copy of the decision

You are not eligible to apply online