QCase
A new online civil case management system is coming soon.
The QCase portal will enable the legal profession, self-represented litigants, and other Magistrates Courts users to securely file, view and manage their civil matters online. It will also be used for Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) minor civil dispute matters heard at Magistrates Courts and in QCAT Brisbane.
QCase will allow users to:
- commence an action by filing initiating documents and supporting documents online.
- electronically file documents relating to existing matters.
- monitor the progress of their matters online.
- review and access sealed electronic versions of filed documents.
There is no administration fee for using QCase, however usual filing fees still apply.
Current availability
QCase will launch in a staged approach across QCAT Brisbane and Magistrates Courts.
The new QCase portal went live at QCAT Brisbane on 6 March 2023. Find out more information about filing minor civil dispute matters at QCAT Brisbane using QCase.
QCase will be available in Magistrates Courts in 2024.
Due to technical issues, QCase will not go-live for Stage 2 locations (Brisbane and Beenleigh) on 19 February 2024 as previously planned. When this technical issue is resolved, new rollout dates will be available.
Welcome to QCase
To prepare for the upcoming release of QCase, watch this short 2-minute video.
Introduction to QCase – a demonstration
This video provides in depth information about the different functions and features of the QCase portal. All names and case information in this demonstration are fictitious. If you wish to skip to certain chapters, please refer to:
1. How to access the QCase portal 0:16
2. How to log into the QCase portal 2:04
3. What is Firm Administration? 3:20
4. How to start a case 8:05
5. How to make a payment 12:28
6. How to join or access a case 14:25
7. Reviewing documents/public access requests 16:43
8. Service of documents & external tasks 18:52
9. Alerts and events 20:00
10. Orders/Warrants 21:15
11. QCase portal support tools 22:22
Get ready for QCase
When you visit QCase for the first time, it will ask you to login with either your myGovID or QGov account where you will need to prove your ‘digital identity’.
You can prepare for the release of QCase by ensuring you have either a myGovID or QGov account.
Find out more information or set up a myGovID at www.mygovid.gov.au.
Find out more information or set up a QGov account at https://identity.qld.gov.au.
Please note you can choose to link multiple QGov accounts.
Law firms and other companies/entities may apply to have an account set up where they can register their firm and manage their own staff and cases. More information, including when this functionality is available to set up, is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
To learn more about QCase, view the Frequently Asked Questions.