Archive for the 'QCAT' Category

Determination of capacity where the plaintiff is unwilling

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Till v Nominal Defendant [2010] QSC 121
 
The application regarding Mr Till’s capacity was brought by his lawyer in circumstances where Mr Till refused to be examined by a psychiatrist to determine capacity.
The principal question was whether there was jurisdiction to intervene and if so on what basis. The incident giving rise to the claim was [...]

‘Super Tribunal’ now open for business!

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

McCullough Robertson Lawyers
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal
On 1 December 2009, the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) opened its doors for business. In what has been described as ‘the biggest shake up in Queensland’s judicial system for 50 years’, 18 independent tribunals have been consolidated into one.
QCAT is modelled on the Victorian Civil and [...]

QCAT commences

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Queensland’s new Civil and Administration Tribunal commenced today.
I also refer you to the Qld Law Society’s link in respect of transitional arrangements.
 
Brisbane Barrister – David Cormack

David Cormack, Barrister