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Section 216 of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2009 makes it an offence for a person to knowingly give the registry documents containing false or misleading information. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units.

Magistrates court fees Amount of claimFee—Individual*Fee—Entity* Up to $2500 $197.50 $197.50 Up to $10,000 $273.30 $273.30 Up to $50,000 $293.40 $293.40 Up to $100,000 $376.20 $590.701 more row

The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) is an independent, accessible tribunal that efficiently resolves disputes and makes decisions on a range of matters. The tribunal's purpose is to provide a quick, inexpensive avenue to resolve legal disputes between parties.

QCAT cannot decide disputes involving debts worth more than $25,000 (excluding interest). If the amount owing is more than $25,000 the applicant may choose to reduce the claim to $25,000 to lodge it with QCAT. Disputes involving debts worth more than $25,000 are heard by other courts.

Civil claims for disputes between $150,000 and $750,000 are heard by the District Court. Property matters requiring declarations to be made by the Court or an exercise of discretion, must be filed in either the District Court or Supreme Court regardless if the monetary claim is below $150,000.

Claims for amounts: up to $150,000 can be commenced in the Magistrates Court. between $150,000 and $750,000 can be commenced in the District Court. for any amount over $750,000 can be commenced in the Supreme Court.

To lodge your claim you need to download, print and sign your completed claim and statement of claim and lodge them (in person or by post). You must lodge your originals and 2 copies (for yourself and the defendant). The form will ask you where you want to lodge your claim (a magistrate, supreme or district court).

To bring an action in QCAT for a minor debt dispute, you need to complete and file an 'Application for minor civil dispute - minor debt' using Form 03. To bring an action for a consumer and trader dispute, you need to complete and file an 'Application for a minor civil dispute - consumer dispute' using Form 01.