Resources

Master VCAT's legal procedures using our explanatory videos, factsheets, guides, and practices notes. Access current objector applications for review.

Objector applications

Each day we publish applications for review that we have received under section 82 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987. This information allows councils and responsible authorities to check whether we received objections to permit applications within the required 28 days. We do not send this information to councils.

Explanatory videos

Introduction to hearings series – Preparing your submission 

VCAT Senior Member Alison Glynn shares tips on how to prepare your submission for a hearing.

 

Introduction to hearings series – Presenting your submission 

VCAT Senior Member Alison Glynn shares tips on how to present your submission at a hearing.

 

How to effectively draft consent orders in a planning and environment case

VCAT Senior Member Sam Cimino shares tips on how to write consent orders. He discusses legal matters you should consider when you have settled a case with other parties outside proceedings or during compulsory conferences.

PowerPoint presentation | Video transcript