The Department of Justice and Attorney-General has announced that the effectiveness of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2009 (QCAT ACT) is to be reviewed with the public invited to have their say.
The Department said the QCAT Act requires that reviews be conducted every five years and this will be the second since it was established after 18 tribunals and 23 jurisdictions were amalgamated in 2009.
It said the review would examine ways to reduce procedural delays and improve the QCAT’s usability for parties.
It would also seek to improve how the QCAT meets its statutory objectives.
The Department said that under the review’s terms of reference, it will decide whether the objects of the QCAT Act remain valid.
It said it would also decide whether the QCAT Act was meeting its objects and whether the provisions of the QCAT Act were appropriate for meeting its objects.
In addition, it is to investigate any specific issue recommended by the Minister or the President of the QCAT.
The Department said the review would also examine the efficiency and effectiveness of the operational ease of use and access for all parties.
It said a consultation paper is to be released by mid-April to assist how interested stakeholders and the public can provide their written submissions on ideas for statutory reform.
The review is due to be completed by February 2024.
