Public places & recreation · stage by stage
Public places & recreation
Occupier duties in shops, venues, schools and public spaces — what makes a hazard someone’s legal responsibility rather than bad luck.
9 monthsNotice of claim3 yearsCourt proceedings
The notice can fall due sooner, one month after instructing a lawyer and identifying the respondent. Each deadline has exceptions.
Stage 2
Is there a claim?
Who is responsible, which scheme applies, and whether your situation is covered.
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- Schools & universitiesWhat Happens When Your Child Is Injured at School? A Parent’s Guide to Liability in QLDWhat a Queensland school owes your child, when an injury becomes the school’s legal responsibility, and how a child’s time limit works.
- Schools & universitiesIs a public university or high school in Queensland accountable for stolen property caused by their negligence?When a Queensland school or university is answerable for property stolen on its watch — the duty owed, and what has to be proved.
- Public places & recreationIn-depth Look at Public Liability InsuranceWhat public liability insurance actually covers, who is required to hold it, and how it works when you are the one making the claim.
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