New central tribunal to improve access to justice for Queenslanders
Source: Queensland. Attorney-General and Minister for Industrial Relations. Media Release
"Attorney-General Cameron Dick introduced a bill into State Parliament which will streamline access to civil and administrative justice in Queensland. Mr Dick said the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Bill will enable the creation of a new central tribunal (QCAT), to make it easier for Queenslanders with civil and administrative matters to access the appropriate support and information. “This Bill represents the Bligh Government’s commitment to a fair, open and accessible justice system, that reflects the needs of Queenslanders in the 21st Century,” Mr Dick said. The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal will simplify access to justice in our state, by amalgamating the jurisdictions of 23 bodies, into a single one-stop-shop."