Welcome to the October 2026 Legal Content update! This month we've expanded the QLD Body Corporate Levy Recovery matter type so firms can act for either side, updated Conveyancing matters to reflect PEXA's new participant fees, and improved data carry-over when converting QLD Estate Administration matters. We've also added new fields to a number of Firm Insights reports. Let's dive into the highlights below.
Matter Type & Layout Improvements
- QLD Litigation – Body Corporate Levy Recovery: the matter type now supports acting for either the Creditor (Body Corporate) or the Debtor (Lot Owner). For more information, check out the updated Support article.
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QLD Estate Administration General: the Will Details layout has been replaced so that information entered now carries across when you convert the matter to Probate (QLD) or Letters of Administration (QLD). Will Date, Codicil Date, Name in Will and Address in Will will now transfer to the Application Details layout instead of needing to be re-entered.
Conveyancing - PEXA Fees Updates (VIC, QLD and SA)
From 1 October 2026, PEXA introduced a new pricing model with a higher Primary Participant fee and a lower Additional Participant fee (for all jurisdictions except NSW).
The PEXA fee shown in the Settlement Financials layout of our Conveyancing matters has been updated to reflect this.
- Purchase matters (VIC, QLD, SA): the Primary Participant fee is returned.
- Sale matters (VIC, QLD, SA): the Additional Participant fee is returned.
- Transfer matters (VIC, QLD): the Primary Participant fee is returned when acting for the Transferee, and the Additional Participant fee when acting for the Transferor.
You can read more about PEXA's changes on the PEXA website.
Form & Precedent Updates
- FCFCOA Forms: Updates to some forms following updates by the Court, including Application in a Proceeding, Application in an Appeal, Application - Enforcement.
- FCFCOA Publications and Practice Directions: Updates to several Publications and Practice Directions.
- Magistrates Court of VIC: Updated Witness Summons form.
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Medicare Forms: Updated Medicare Enrolment Form (MS004).
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SA Probate Forms: Updated Statement of Account Administration under s 92 of the Act.
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QLD Criminal Practice Rules Forms: Updates to several forms, including Form 21 Subpoena to Attend Court.
Report Updates
- For the existing report Matter – Full List with Billing, a new Written Off field is now available under the Included Columns filter.
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We have also updated the Matter - Full List and Conveyancing - Settlements reports with the addition of the following new fields and filters (now available for selection through the Included Columns filter):
- Primary Person Assisting
- Other Person Assisting
- Supervisor
That's all for now, but please post any questions in the comments below!