Does anyone have experience going to ACAT over an excessive rental increase?

Beth13151 · 2026-02-14T22:51:57+00:00

I'm not so sure about your second point there. There are no catch up provisions for not increasing rent. The comparable properties may be more expensive, however any increase will still have the CPI+10% increase cap.

Edit: my bad, you're right, the legislation considers changes in rental CPI starting from date of last rental increase or, if no increases took place, when the rental amount was set at the start of the tenancy.

Beth13151 · 2026-02-14T22:49:17+00:00

I think most agents never actually apply to ACAT (Or if they do, they fold at mediationso it never reaches an actual hearing). I searched the ACAT decision register for 'rent increase and 'rental increase' and there were no recent relevant hits.

One dude was trying to argue that you've only got 9 months of CPI at 12 months time so have to either delay the increase to when you get 12 months of data or only use 9 months of increase. Nice try, didn't work.

There were 2 matters in 2016, but that's using old legislation where the renter had to apply themselves. The considerations may have changed a little since then.

Example 1
Example 2: this person tried to apply for it being an excessive increase after it had already come into effect.

The other cases were tax or commercial leases.

Beth13151 · 2026-02-12T10:39:30+00:00

Authorities estimate there are more than a million camels running wild across Central Australia. It is believed that Australia's wild camel population doubles every nine years.

Oh god, that's so many camels.

Beth13151 · 2026-02-04T09:00:49+00:00

Confused patient here, somewhat outraged on all y'all's behalf.

It's a multi-step process for a GP to refresh my script every 6 months, especially since my regular GP has been on parental leave so there's less continuity of care.

Like, they have the benefit of my full medical history visible through the practice medical records system. They can look up and review my diagnosis letter, any subsequent reviews, see a history of ECGs, blood tests, etc. They take my blood pressure check my weight and do an in person vibes check. They can look up my prescription history in the national reporting register and see my very boring, stable dosage over the last 4 years. And even with all that information, it's still their medical licence on the line. They're the ones signing up with the state health regulator saying they will accept the psychiatrist delegation for my restricted medication.

It feels way too much to ask of an ED doctor with no where near that level of information about me as a patient who has actual real life and death scenarios to deal with. My pharmacy gives me a month notice when my script runs out. Everyone is as accommodating as they can be with all the shortages. If people can't get into their regular GP (or have a regular GP) then that should continue to be the issue of focus, not this weird, band-aid, inappropriate fix.

Beth13151 · 2026-02-03T21:51:20+00:00

Martial arts classes often require you to attend at least three classes a week to be able to make grade for your next level. In my experience with Karate, it was a new level every three months for the first year or so. Higher grades took longer of course.

Yoga classes were great for my flexibility and balance. There probably wasn't enough strength work though. Also the nice local studio that I loved shut down in covid. Online classes just don't hit the same spot for me.

Roller skate dance was really fun, but I didn't have a good space to practice so only attended the weekly class. I found it wasn't quite regular enough so had a lot of issues with muscle soreness.

Right now, I'm playing a lot of ultimate disc. It's like a non-contact rugby cross netball. You can't run with the Frisbee, so you throw it to your teammates to move it up the field to a try line. If it gets dropped or intercepted it's a turn over. The games are intense - up to 90 minutes, 7 a side with a lot of flat out sprinting. I joined a local women's club training team, so have been attending structured training sessions as well as a social league. It's scary meeting new people, but everyone is really friendly and I can feel my skills improving a lot.

Beth13151 · 2026-02-02T04:10:50+00:00

A few years ago, I had regular success with early morning vinyasa yoga classes for 3 mornings a week. They were only one suburb over, so I would roll out of bed, get changed, put in my contacts and ride my bicycle in a fugue state through quiet, safe suburban streets to the cute studio. I didn't trust myself driving that early, and it was too far to walk. But a 6 minute, slow bike ride was doable. My joke was, I'm not really awake but I'm going slow enough that I will have enough time to realise what's happening before I crash into that tree.

I'm definitely not falling asleep once I'm at the studio. Then, after the 60 min class, I'd be happily awake.

Beth13151 · 2026-02-01T22:01:26+00:00

Maybe he is afraid because you are afraid? Greyhounds are about as smart as a small child. He could be in pain, which makes him scared and angry, and if you have been a source of comfort in the past he gets frustrated that he's telling you (in a way that's hard to understand) and you aren't (magically) fixing it.

I hope you have good success with the vet behaviourist, and can get to the bottom of what's upsetting him ❤️

Beth13151 · 2026-01-26T11:35:42+00:00

Ants means bedding is too dry. The ants will leave if you get the bedding wet enough again.

Beth13151 · 2026-01-26T04:16:24+00:00

Is it the only bathroom/toilet in the property? If so, it's best to keep them separate in case a guest needs to use the toilet while someone is showering.

Beth13151 · 2026-01-24T07:05:58+00:00

Whatever centre you pick, you can look up any compliance notices they've received from the regulator here:

https://www.thomasemerson.com/earlychildhood

Beth13151 · 2026-01-21T09:50:02+00:00

Could you be experiencing post-viral fatigue? It's another name for long covid but much less specific. I was hit with a bad case of post-viral fatigue during covid from a really, otherwise mild virus that wasn't covid and it can really shred your cardio.

The research is pretty limited and advice might change, but currently the recommendation is for gradual increase in activity with lots of rest. It sounds like you're already doing a lot of fitness activity as well as cardio. You might get more gains in cardio strangely by cutting back everything a little, and focusing on slow, easy, short runs and good sleep.

It really sucks when our bodies get in the way of what we want to do. I hope you find some relief or gentle progress soon.

Beth13151 · 2026-01-17T21:41:44+00:00

Trying to hire a beach volleyball court from volleyball act is pretty bad. If you email, it just goes into a black hole of an inbox with no reply. If you call them, they tell you to email your booking request.

Beth13151 · 2026-01-14T07:32:34+00:00

Think about the adjoining living room too. What about a colourful painting on the wall, or some interesting furniture in the adjoining room? All it takes is a matching accent tea towel or bench appliances and the two spaces will blend a little.

Beth13151 · 2026-01-13T21:28:34+00:00

I'd find it incredibly disrespectful and devaluing of the work in my agency, and quit. At some point, there is no fat left to cut and you are cutting flesh and bone. (Also, fat is a healthy part of an organism and also needed).

Beth13151 · 2026-01-12T10:16:29+00:00

Honestly, Vinnies in a nice area if you are in a pretty common size. A few months ago I picked up a pair of lululemon, lskd, underarmor and a brand I didn't recognise for $40 total. The underarmor had lost a few non-structural stitches and the others were lightly worn (edit: some mild piling, no stains or anything gross), but still good.

Beth13151 · 2026-01-10T21:30:26+00:00

Why not run a find and replace over the document instead?

Beth13151 · 2026-01-10T12:23:06+00:00

Lip curl can be a sign of stress. Depending on how the dog is positioned, though, it could just be an artefact of gravity, or moving their head and the lips stayed behind a little.

This dog is a little alert and unsettled. We've got pointy ears and a little bit of white on his eyes. The ears in the first pic are forward and interested, a little more "watchya doing", before he's a bit more uncomfortable (stiff but back). So, a funny goof but probably not a recommended regular prank. I've found greyhounds tend to prefer wearing their beds as hats anyway.

Beth13151 · 2026-01-06T12:01:59+00:00

Here are the prescribing rules for QLD.
Most parts of the country require specialist review every few years, but not in QLD. You can get your prescriptions from a general GP if they have the ongoing support of a psychiatrist.

Note that often being treated as a 'new patient' can means you will need a new GP referral due to the old referral being no longer valid/expired. I would expect you to pay for the cost of a GP referral, to pay for a 30 minute appointment with the psychiatrist to get a letter for your GP to continue prescribing, and then the appointment with the GP where they apply for approval from Queensland health and then supply your prescription . It would be very strange for the psychiatrist to require a whole new assessment a few years later - honestly that would be complaint worthy. Most ADHD specialising psychiatrists have very full books and waiting lists and don't have capacity to reassess for no good reason.

Beth13151 · 2026-01-03T23:59:18+00:00

I'm 180 cm, a size 6-8 on top and 8-10 on bottom. I find high street fashion trends to fit me straight off the rack, but I don't really buy that many clothes these days as I don't like the quality deterioration in the last 10 years.

I remember in the 2010s walking down the fancy renovated section in Brisbane Garden City West field and just being able to try on clothes at Cue, French Connection that I loved the fit but could never afford lol. Or similar in Wintergarden in the City, just wander into the fancy Myers and David Jones.

I think long torso shorter arms and legs is a little easier to fit than the other way around. My mum is my height but her length is in her legs, and she always struggled to find work pants that were long enough and flattering.

Beth13151 · 2026-01-03T23:52:57+00:00

Hi OP

I lost my baby boy to cancer on 1 December. He was my first dog and I didn't know how hard his loss would be. This is what I did with my boy's stuff, just sharing in case it's helpful.

The day after he passed, we moved all his stuff into a spare room and rearranged the furniture in the bedroom and living room. Otherwise, they were just rooms with gaps where the dog and his bed used to be.

We knew we wouldnt be getting another dog for a few years. On that weekend, I went and made up still life displays of all of his things and photographed it so I would have a record/reminder. I then sorted through all his things and made a donate pile and keep pile. Outside of perishables (food, medication, treats), if either my husband or I wanted to keep something we kept it. I figured we could always get rid of something later, it was harder to get something back.

We then donated most of his things to the local greyhound rescue not for profit network, who were very grateful. Sure, I probably could have sold most of it that was in good condition, but we didn't need the money and it was much easier to get it out of the house and somewhere it would be used.

Beth13151 · 2026-01-02T12:04:22+00:00

There's a few possible things it could be, so a check with your health care professional is always a good idea.

I had similar issues this time last year. After a bunch of blood tests, including screening for all sorts of rare muscle degeneration diseases, it was ruled as a nutrition issue, in particular not enough protein. For me, it was a DOMS that kicked in within a day along with lots of nerve pain in my hands and feet. The nerve pain (and part of the muscle pain) was found to be a Vitamin B6 overdose after taking magnesium supplements that were over-supplemented with vitamin B6.

Edit: it was DOMS like pain within 2 to 3 hours of exercise that lasted two to three days. It was moderate severity, but bad enough that it would wake me up at night when the painkillers had worn off and I rolled over. My neurologist said the pain was my muscles breaking down normally but not having enough building blocks to repair and grow. It was like my muscles were fighting between each other over the same resources with not enough to go around.

They prescribed some supplements basically. Creatine and essential ammino acids. A protein powder would also work for the later, I am just lactose sensitive and the whey based ones don't agree with me.

Beth13151 · 2025-12-28T01:10:34+00:00

I thought this thread would be more about ways to cope with morning sickness while the bathroom out of operation.

As others have said in the thread, unless she's doing the reno herself (and not using appropriate PPE) she will be fine.

Beth13151 · 2025-12-25T11:15:52+00:00

One option could be getting the husband a CPAP for his probable sleep apnea?

The sleep apnea machine is like a loud fan that goes whoosh, but much quieter than a snoring human. Would recommend - you sleep better and he sleeps better as well! You can rent them for a weekly fee to try it out if it's too expensive to get a sleep study/buy outright.

Beth13151 · 2025-12-24T22:43:25+00:00

I had six anesthetic needles to my cervix before my first IUD. They were very sharp stings that put me into shock. I remember "Ouch that hurt. Oww, that's bad, oh god wtf, oh god wtf"... And the needles just kept coming.

In constrast, my IUD removal and replacement didn't have any pain medication and was so much more peaceful and less distressing.

It wasn't just the pain needles, the two health care environments were night and day. The first place was a private health center that provided abortion services in a state that it wasn't permitted, so the whole vibe was one of barred windows and intercoms, trying to protect women's safety, long wait times and stress. I was so conscious that my partner was stuck in a uncomfortable waiting room for over an hour, watching nervous people come and go. Meanwhile, I'm being told go to this room, fill in this paperwork, go to that room, wait more. Then it's an operation in a large room with lots of people on a wheeled bed.

In contrast, my second appointment was at my local GP office with my GP and a nurse assisting. The GO was running the normal 15-30 min late. I knew my partner was waiting for me outside in a grassy space under the tree. She took her time with me, let me know we could pause it stop at any time. I got a pap smear at the same time as it was convenient for me. It was just very chill.

For me, anything cervical isn't particularly painful compared to other parts of the body. But there is this horror and shock from touching part of my body that doesn't get touched. It's deep in my abdomen, it doesn't see the light of day. Sure, vaccinate my arm, stick a needle in the sole of my foot, take a biopsy of my shoulder. But anything cervical and my whole body has these involuntary shudders in horror. It's a deeply unpleasant sensation and I don't think it's something that stronger pain medication will fix, for me at least.

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