Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated ActsIn this part--
apportionable claim see section 28(1).
consumer means an individual whose claim is based on rights relating to goods or services, or both, in circumstances where the particular goods or services--
(a) are being acquired for personal, domestic or household use or consumption; or
(b) relate to advice given by a professional to the individual for the individual's use, other than for a business carried on by the individual whether solely or as a member of a business partnership.
court, in relation to a claim for damages, means any court by or before which the claim falls to be decided.
defendant includes any person joined as a defendant or other party in the proceeding (except as a plaintiff) whether joined under this part, under rules of court or otherwise.