In a recent article by Shane Budden on QLS Proctor, Her Honour Justice Mellifont, President of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), highlighted the mandatory nature of directions issued by the tribunal. Justice Mellifont emphasized the importance of practitioners complying with set directions and filing responses on time. She urged practitioners to be realistic when setting timeframes and allocate their resources accordingly. The article also mentioned that the Queensland Law Society (QLS) is working with QCAT to address any issues with the tribunal's practices and procedures. QLS members are encouraged to take the lead in meeting deadlines and respecting QCAT's orders. The President expressed a desire for improvement without blame or shame and emphasized the need for all participants to work together efficiently due to the volume of work in QCAT. The article also highlighted the role of solicitors in setting a good example by providing reasonable estimates and fulfilling them [d0c1e174].
This development adds to the ongoing discussion about compliance with directions in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. The article emphasizes the importance of practitioners adhering to set directions and meeting deadlines. It also highlights the collaborative effort between QLS and QCAT to address any issues with the tribunal's practices and procedures. The article underscores the need for all participants to work together efficiently to handle the volume of work in QCAT [d0c1e174].
In addition to the emphasis on compliance with directions in QCAT, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu of Kenya has highlighted the importance of leveraging advancements in ICT to enhance access to justice in magistrates' courts. She mentioned the use of data tracking dashboard and e-filing as solutions that can improve performance and accountability. Mwilu urged the heads of station to engage with the implementation of performance management and measurement understandings (PMMU) to ensure efficient and people-centered service delivery. She also emphasized the role of subordinate courts in providing justice and the need to increase public and stakeholders' understanding of the work the courts do. Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Winfridah Mokaya, mentioned the need for courts to report directly to the local community and expressed the Judiciary's commitment to increasing the use of green energy [695a79f4].