Settling disputes out of court
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Mediation
Mediation can assist you with settling a dispute without going to court. Find out more about how mediation can work for you.
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Abbreviated mediation
An abbreviated form of mediation for QCAT minor civil disputes.
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Dispute resolution in the workplace
Learn about dispute resolution in the workplace, including how it works, its benefits and how to arrange it.
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Facilitation in the workplace
Learn about facilitation in the workplace, including benefits, process and how to arrange help from a facilitator.
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Separating couples mediation
Mediation for separating couples, including how mediation works and how to arrange it.
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Justice mediation
Justice mediation, including how it works for both the person who was harmed in an incident, and the person who harmed them.
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Mediation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Mediation for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, including how the government works with communities to deliver appropriate mediation.
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Neighbourhood mediation
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Dispute resolution centres
Contact details for Dispute Resolution Centres across Queensland.
Resolve neighbourhood disputes
Find out how you can avoid or resolve a dispute with a neighbour—use our tool to select your question to find out what you can read or do.
Tips for resolving conflict
1. Choose an appropriate time.
2. Discuss the issue.
3. Give the other person a chance to explain.
4. Listen to the other person.
5. Work together to find a solution.
6. Meet again in the future.
7. Seek mediation help if necessary.
Read more on resolving conflict yourself before trying mediation.