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Who attends a hearing?
Anyone who, in the Tribunal’s opinion, has a genuine and continuing interest in the welfare of the adult concerned has the right to attend the hearing. Tribunal hearings are also open to the public except in very limited circumstances.
At least 7 days before the hearing is scheduled, the adult concerned will be notified of the hearing in a way that the Tribunal considers most appropriate having regard to their needs, e.g., by direct letter or through another party.
The Tribunal will also, as far as practicable, give notice of the hearing to the following:
- the applicant
- members of the adult’s family
- the primary carer of the adult
- all current guardians, administrators and attorneys for the adult
- the Adult Guardian
- the Public Trustee of Queensland
- the chief executive of Disability Services Queensland
- the director of Mental Health
- a relevant service provider
- anyone else who the Tribunal considers should be notified.
The Tribunal can also give written notice requiring a person to attend the hearing or provide information.
There is no fee to attend the hearing in person. However, the Tribunal is unable to reimburse any additional costs associated with attending the hearing, e.g., travel or parking. There are also costs incurred by parties if they participate in hearings by telephone or videoconference. If you are required to attend by telephone or videoconference, a Registry Officer can advise of the costs involved.
An interpreter for the adult can be arranged, if necessary, for the hearing. If you think that the adult will need an interpreter at the hearing you should let the case officer in the Registry know as soon as possible. The case officer will arrange for an interpreter to be at the hearing and the Tribunal will be responsible for the cost of the interpreter.
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