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Fair trading fees Our fees and charges typically increase on 1 July each year. On 1 July 2025, our fees and charges increased by 3.4% in line with the government’s indexation policy. You can contact ...
Communities, parents and the government share a responsibility to ensure that children and young people are aware of the possible consequences of drug and alcohol use and know where to go if they need ...
Certified and translated identity documents When applying by post, you must have your supporting documents certified by a qualified Justice of the Peace or another authorised person before you post ...
Community Sustainability Action grants The Community Sustainability Action grants are provided to rehabilitate, protect and support Queensland's unique environment and wildlife; offer valuable ...
Apply for appeal or declaration How to apply To lodge an application for an appeal or a declaration with the Development Tribunals: submit a Form 10—Notice of appeal/application for declaration (PDF, ...
Disability statistics Australians with disability Carers and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability Australians with disability The 2022 Survey of disability, ageing and ...
Apply for victim assistance You can claim financial assistance if you have been injured by violence that happened in Queensland. Close family members of homicide victims can also claim financial ...
In Queensland, most housing support is provided by the state government and community organisations. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or National Injury Insurance Scheme Queensland ...
An ongoing pattern of behaviour Coercive control is a pattern of abusive behaviours. Sometimes these behaviours are subtle and can be difficult to identify on their own, but when they are repeated or ...
Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme The Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme helps with electricity costs for people who have a chronic medical condition, ...
Maintaining decks and balconies About 6% of Australian houses have a timber deck or balcony. Of these, around 2% could cause fatal injuries if they collapsed or had a balustrade or railing fail. In ...
Eligibility lightboxes for certificate access.Check to see if you are eligible to apply for the change of name certificate. For more information about eligibility, read our certificate access policy y ...