QUEENSLAND CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL ACT 2009 - SECT 4 Tribunal’s functions relating to the objects

QUEENSLAND CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL ACT 2009 - SECT 4

4 Tribunal’s functions relating to the objects

To achieve the objects of this Act, the tribunal must—

(a) facilitate access to its services throughout Queensland; and

(b) encourage the early and economical resolution of disputes before the tribunal, including, if appropriate, through alternative dispute resolution processes; and

(c) ensure proceedings are conducted in an informal way that minimises costs to parties, and is as quick as is consistent with achieving justice; and

(d) ensure like cases are treated alike; and

(e) ensure the tribunal is accessible and responsive to the diverse needs of persons who use the tribunal; and

(f) maintain specialist knowledge, expertise and experience of members and adjudicators; and

(g) ensure the appropriate use of the knowledge, expertise and experience of members and adjudicators; and

(h) encourage members and adjudicators to act in a way that promotes the collegiate nature of the tribunal; and

(i) maintain a cohesive organisational structure.