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QLDLegal StudiesUnit 2: Balance of probabilities
Quick questions on Alternative dispute resolution in Queensland: QCE Legal Studies
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What are tribunals?Show answer
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) was established under the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2009 (Qld). QCAT hears matters across:
What is access to justice?Show answer
ADR and tribunals are central to access to justice in Queensland. Courts are expensive and slow, which can deny ordinary people an effective remedy. Dispute Resolution Centres established under the Dispute Resolution Centres Act 1990 (Qld) provide free or low-cost mediation, and QCAT allows self-represented parties to resolve tenancy, consumer and minor civil disputes cheaply. By diverting matters from the courts, ADR also reduces court backlogs, which improves access for the cases that must be litigated.
What are strengths?Show answer
Cheap. Confidential. Preserves the relationship between the parties.
What are weaknesses?Show answer
Non-binding unless the parties sign a deed of settlement. Power imbalances can affect outcomes.
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