Part 19 of the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld) requires that the parties to a de facto relationship must have resided together in Queensland for at least some time during their relationship; ownership of Queensland property alone is insufficient to found jurisdiction. A termination agreement executed under the Property (Relationships) Act 1984 (NSW) may constitute a recognised agreement under s 266 of the PLA if it satisfies the formal requirements, regardless of its origins under interstate legislation. Parties who execute a deed containing precise and unambiguous recitals and terms settling all claims under any Australian legislation will be estopped from bringing further property adjustment claims.
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