What is NOT a method for ending proceedings in Queensland?

In Queensland, the methods for ending proceedings typically include actions that directly resolve or conclude the existing case. The correct answer, which is the lodgment of a new claim, does not fit within this category as it initiates a new set of proceedings rather than concluding the current one.

Withdrawal of a notice of appeal effectively terminates the appeal process, allowing parties to resolve disputes without proceeding further. Similarly, a settlement agreement resolves the issues between parties and concludes the existing proceedings based on mutual consent. Default judgment, which occurs when one party fails to respond or appear, normally results in a final judgment against the absent party, thereby ending the case as well.

By contrast, lodging a new claim signifies that a new legal action is being initiated. This action does not bring the current proceedings to an end, but rather starts a separate process, thereby making it distinct from methods that conclude existing cases.