Industry Updates August 2021
26th August 2021 - NEW QCAT Forms coming plus electronic filing
Good afternoon,
The following information has just been released.
Members of Real Estate Excellence, we shall update and provide more information as part of the September Member update service.
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) has updated a number of its minor civil dispute (MCD) forms ahead of introducing a new civil case management system which includes an online forms portal.
About the minor civil dispute (MCD) forms
The MCD jurisdiction is one of the largest within QCAT and covers a wide range of matters including debt disputes, consumer and trader disputes, dividing fence disputes and residential tenancy disputes, of which there were 11,611 cases lodged at QCAT in the 2020–21 financial year.
The updates will go live on Monday 6 September across 20 MCD forms, including Form 2 – Application for minor civil dispute – residential tenancy dispute. These updates will make the forms easier to complete and be built into the new civil case management system that is being developed by the Department of Justice and Attorney-General.
About the new civil case management system
The new civil case management system will allow electronic case filing across QCAT and the Magistrates Courts. A portal enabling online lodgement and interaction between the parties and the registry will be developed as part of this new system to deliver a contemporary experience and provide a more accessible, easy-to-use and convenient service for Queenslanders.
The portal will replace the civil system currently used in the Tribunal and courts, and allow self-represented parties to manage their cases electronically 24/7.
The new system will support fully digital civil case management functionality with features including:
- online civil case file and minor civil dispute lodgement
- a client portal to manage case details, status and history of lodgements etc
- ability to undertake bulk lodgements online
- a diary and scheduling tool
- a public facing search facility.
The new system is expected to go live in early 2022 and QCAT will keep you updated in the coming months.
Updated QCAT forms effective 6 September 2021
Download the latest forms from the QCAT website.
Form 1 – Application for minor civil dispute – consumer/trader dispute; property damage caused by a motor vehicle
Form 2 – Application for minor civil dispute – residential tenancy dispute
Form 3 – Application for minor civil dispute – minor debt
Form 53 – Application for minor civil dispute – dividing fences
Form 6 – Request for decision by default – minor civil dispute – minor debt
Form 7 – Response to minor civil dispute – minor debt
Form 8 – Minor civil dispute – counter application
Form 9 – Affidavit of service
Form 38 – Witness hearing notices: Application for notice requiring witness to attend a hearing or produce document/thing at a hearing
Form 41 – Application for interim order
Form 42 – Application to extend or shorten a time limit for waiver of compliance with procedural requirement
Form 43 – Application for reopening, correction, renewal or amendment
Form 44 – Application to stay a decision
Form 45 – Application to be joined to a proceeding
Form 49 – Application for fee waiver or appeal fee reduction by reason of financial hardship
Form 55 – Application to set aside or amend a default decision
Form 56 – Application for leave to be represented
Application to attend a proceeding by telephone or video
Application for decision/order by consent
Change of contact details form
Sourced from RTA latest news email 26th of August 2021.
24th August 2021
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Property Management Excellence PME one day special events
All special one-day events are 9am registration with 9.30am start and 3.30pm finish and include morning tea and lunch. They are held on a Friday to assist out of South-East Queensland attendees who may wish to make a weekend away part of their education and training. Scroll down to review Covid 19 requirements, dietary requirements and workbooks information.
Information regarding the proposed amendments to the RTRA Act (not the law and a BILL introduced to Parliament only at this point) will be discussed during the training events. RTRA Act review - Queensland (realestateexcellence.com.au)
All one-day special events are held at the Kedron Wavell Services Club (Brisbane).
Friday 10th September | QCAT. What every property manager should know
Detailed session outline, online registration, and investment can be found here.
Friday 17th September 2021 | Inspections, maintenance and entry. This event was to be held on 6th August and was rescheduled. Details regarding the rescheduled event here. Detailed session outline, online registration, and investment can be found here.
Friday 26th November | Thank a Property Manager Day (realestateexcellence.com.au) - The Active Property Manager
Detailed session outline coming soon), online registration, and investment can be found here.
Investment cost per person including GST. Book online or via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Email us name and email of attendee/s to save online booking fee which is charged on top of below investment.
- PME, Platinum NON PME, Individual person member per person - $199
- Gold or Advisory member per perso
HALF DAY PME TRAINING EVENTS THROUGHOUT QUEENSLAND
Property Management Excellence PME half day events 9.30am to 12.30pm including morning tea
Session topic
RTRA Act update - What property managers need to know. More information will be provided once the progress of the Housing Amendment Bill is known. RTRA Act review - Queensland tenancy law reform (realestateexcellence.com.au).
The training will also include a valuable Q and A. Questions and answers (with discussion) that all property managers need to know and sometimes are misunderstood. Stacey Holt will have pre prepared questions as part of the Q and A and will discuss the answer by explaining the legislation, best practice and risk management. Scroll down for some of the questions that will be discussed and answered.
Scroll down to review Covid 19 requirements, dietary requirements and workbooks information.
Brisbane - Kedron Wavell Services Club Chermside | 28th October 2021 | Register here
Bundaberg - Brothers Leagues Club | 9th November 2021 | Register here
Cairns - Shangri-la @ the Pier | 21st September 2021 | Register here
Fraser Coast - Hervey Bay Boat Club | 10th November 2021 | Register here
Gladstone - Yaralla Sports Club | 20th October 2021 | Register here
Gold Coast - Parkwood Gold Club | 27th October 2021 | Register here
Ipswich - Brothers Leagues Club | 26th October 2021 | Register here
Mackay - Ocean International |23rd September 2021 | Register here
Rockhampton - Rockhampton Leagues Club |19th October 2021 | Register here
Sunshine Coast - Banana Bender Pub Aussie World Palmview |11th November 2021 | Register here
Toowoomba - Toowoomba Sports Ground | 22nd October 2021 | Register here
Townsville - Rydges Southbank Palmer Street |22nd September 2021 | Register here
Registrations
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Email us name and email of attendee/s to save online booking fee which is charged on top of below investment.
- PME, Platinum NON PME, Individual person member per person - $70
- Gold or Advisory member per person - $80
- Non-member per person - $144
Dietary Requirements, workbooks and tickets
The training event includes morning tea and lunch. Please advise of any dietary requirements at least seven days prior to event by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The workbook for the training will be emailed to registered attendees email address for printing or uploading to your device to bring to the event prior to the training day. Please bring your ticket on the day to register for the training.
Covid 19 requirements
All attendees will be required to register their attendance upon arrival and adhere to any Covid safe requirements specified by the venue.
Cancellation policy
Refunds are not available if cancellations are made within 7 days prior to the event. Any monies paid are forfeited if cancellation made within 7 days prior to event. Refunds or credit voucher is available if cancellation made more than 7 days prior to event. If attendee does not attend the event, no refunds or credit vouchers are available, and the amount paid is forfeited.
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Important general information about training events
Training events are subject to change of content and or cancellation by Real Estate Excellence and registered attendees are notified prior via email to the registered email address provided to the event if this occurs.
Training registration is not available for other training organisations, commercial companies who provide services for the industry, and or affiliated organisations. Training is for active licensees, real estate agents, property managers and staff in the industry, or individuals who wish to join the industry.
Any attendee/s registration made by above may be cancelled at the discretion of Real Estate Excellence. Please contact Stacey Holt for more information in this regard if required.
Following are proposed examples of some of the questions coming up during the Queensland half day PME education and training events. The proposed laws will be discussed as the answers.
Reminder regarding the smoke alarms laws under the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Act and the misunderstanding regarding January 1, 2022
Membership information
If you would information about the membership options provided by Real Estate Excellence agencies, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., visit Membership Services, Benefits and Options (realestateexcellence.com.au) or phone 0423 018 539. Thank you for your interest.
Stacey Holt and Melissa Goody
8th August 2021
Information regarding the South East Queensland lockdown changes and the Cairns and Yarrah lockdown can be found Real Estate Excellence Member Updates.
3rd August 2021
RTRA Act review - Queensland (realestateexcellence.com.au) update
Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
On 18 June 2021 the Queensland Government introduced the Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 to the Queensland Parliament.
Proposed reform areas include:
- ensuring all parties have appropriate approved reasons for all parties to end a tenancy
- prescribing Minimum Housing Standards
- options for people experiencing domestic and family violence to end a tenancy
- frameworks for all parties to negotiate renting with pets.
The Bill was referred to the Community Support and Services Committee for detailed consideration and submissions were invited on the proposed changes through the Committee process until 12 noon on 13 July 2021.
The Committee’s report on the Bill is due on 16 August 2021.
Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation (Tenants' Rights) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
On 26 May 2021, Dr Amy MacMahon MP, Member for South Brisbane, introduced the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation (Tenants’ Rights) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (Bill) into the Queensland Parliament. The Bill was referred to the Community Support and Services Committee and public submissions were invited until 12 noon on 13 July 2021.
The Committee’s report on the Bill is due on 16 August 2021.
More information on both Bills is available on the Committee webpage.
Sourced from Rental law reform proposals | Residential Tenancies Authority (rta.qld.gov.au)