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Resolving Disputes using Tribunals
What's the difference between a tribunal and a court?
Tribunals are a type of court, though there are some important differences in terms of how a tribunal operates and who is the decision maker.
In a practical sense tribunals are generally less formal, and designed to make it easier for people to use a tribunal to solve a dispute without the expense of hiring a lawyer.
Tribunals however have significant powers and the decision made by a tribunal is enforceable as if the decision was made by a formal Court. There are specific rules about how tribunals work, and though less formal than a Court, it is important to understand how these rules work, and what powers a tribunal has.
HCCC Legal Service can assist in resolving disputes decided by a tribunal. Understanding the powers and role of various tribunal means HCCC Legal Service can advise whether it is best to resolve a dispute with the assistance of a tribunal, or whether there are other methods that are cheaper, quicker and less stressful.
What sort of disputes are resolved in a tribunal?
Tenancy Disputes
Government Decisions
Consumer Complaints
Disputes between landlords and tenants can be resolved via Tribunal decision. These include disagreements about repairs, rent, rental bonds and eviction.
Consumer Complaints
Government Decisions
Consumer Complaints
Complaints about consumer or business dealings can be resolved via Tribunal decisions. This can include faulty products (including cars), failure to provide services, and abandoned goods
Government Decisions
Government Decisions
Government Decisions
Government departments make decisions everyday that effect the legal rights of people. These decisions need to be made fairly and with merit. Many with a government agency or department can be resolved at a tribunal.
Small Claims
Other possible disputes
Government Decisions
Small claims disputes up to a certain amount can be resolved with good legal advice. In some states these are decided in the Local or Magistrates Court, in others by a tribunal. They can include disputes about loans, damage to your property and unpaid bills.
Guardianship
Other possible disputes
Other possible disputes
Tribunals can decide cases about people guardianship orders for people that are unable to make all their own decisions, for various reasons.
These disputes can be complicated and need a good understanding of health care, medical assessments and the law.
Other possible disputes
Other possible disputes
Other possible disputes
For many civil disputes there are specific tribunals set up to resolved the dispute.
Sometimes a dispute does not fit into a simple box, and it can be confusing where to start.
HCCC Legal Services can advise ways to resolve a dispute that is cost effective, legally protected and effective
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