The Vexatious Proceedings Act 2005 (Qld) s 6 permits orders restraining a person from instituting proceedings without leave where the person has frequently instituted or conducted vexatious proceedings. 'Frequently' is a relative term assessed in the context of litigation. The court retains inherent jurisdiction to make such orders independently of the statutory power. Repeated attempts to re-litigate matters finally determined constitute abuse of process and vexatious proceedings within the meaning of the Act.
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