Neighbourhood Disputes (Dividing Fences and Trees) Act 2011
sec.33Jurisdiction
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sec.33 Jurisdiction
QCAT has jurisdiction to hear and decide any matter arising under this chapter. If there is more than 1 fence on the boundary of adjoining land, QCAT may decide which of the fences is the dividing fence for the purpose of this chapter and order the removal of the other fence or fences. If there is a fence other than a dividing fence on adjoining land, QCAT may order that it be removed if QCAT considers its removal is necessary to allow fencing work for a dividing fence. (sec.33-ssec.1) QCAT has jurisdiction to hear and decide any matter arising under this chapter. (sec.33-ssec.2) If there is more than 1 fence on the boundary of adjoining land, QCAT may decide which of the fences is the dividing fence for the purpose of this chapter and order the removal of the other fence or fences. (sec.33-ssec.3) If there is a fence other than a dividing fence on adjoining land, QCAT may order that it be removed if QCAT considers its removal is necessary to allow fencing work for a dividing fence.