Contact us

Call us

You can call us Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm.

General enquiries

1300 018 228

If you need an interpreter

Call 2M Language Services on 03 7036 7578

International

+61 3 8685 1462

Support services

Family violence support

03 9628 9856

Koori support

0417 516 335

Send to us

You can send your applications, documents and correspondence to us by post.

GPO Box 5408
Melbourne VIC 3001

Email us

Media enquiries

Email any media enquiries to the Courts Services Victoria Media Team.
media@vcat.vic.gov.au

Case enquiries

If you have a case number and hearing date, please put them in the subject line of your email.

Residential tenancies

For disputes between renters and rental providers including compliance and possession.
renting@courts.vic.gov.au

Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV)

For disputes between renters and rental providers including bond, compensation, repairs, and excessive rent.
cases@courts.vic.gov.au

Guardians and administrators

For issues about guardians and administrators for adults who are unable to make decisions due to disability, illness, or injury.
humanrights@courts.vic.gov.au

Powers of attorney

For issues about the appointment, use, and conduct of powers of attorney.
humanrights@courts.vic.gov.au

Goods and services

For disputes between consumers and businesses about the purchase, supply, or quality of goods and services.
civil@courts.vic.gov.au

Owners corporations

For disputes within owners corporations about the management and administration of shared properties, such as apartment buildings.
civil@courts.vic.gov.au

Planning

For disputes about the use and development of land, including objections to planning permits and enforcement orders.
admin@courts.vic.gov.au

Building and construction

For issues about building projects, including disputes between property owners, builders, and insurers.
civil@courts.vic.gov.au

Co-owned land and goods

For disputes between people who co-own land or goods, including dividing property or resolving disagreements about its use.
civil@courts.vic.gov.au

Disability Act

For matters regarding the rights and services provided to people with disabilities under the Disability Act.
humanrights@courts.vic.gov.au

Environment and resources

For decisions made by government organisations about the use and development of natural resources.
admin@courts.vic.gov.au

Equal opportunity

For disputes involving claims of discrimination, harassment, and victimisation under equal opportunity laws.
humanrights@courts.vic.gov.au

Land valuation

For issues about land valuation for rating and taxation purposes, including appeals against valuations set by local councils.
admin@courts.vic.gov.au

Legal practice

For issues involving the conduct and regulation of legal practitioners in Victoria.
admin@courts.vic.gov.au

Medical treatment and advance care directives

For issues with interpreting and applying medical treatment decisions and advance care directives.
humanrights@courts.vic.gov.au

Mental health

For matters involving compulsory treatment orders and other issues under Victoria’s mental health laws.
humanrights@courts.vic.gov.au

Privacy and health records

For issues about the handling, access, and correction of personal and health information.
humanrights@courts.vic.gov.au

Restrictive practices in residential aged care

For issues about appointing or making decisions about a restrictive practices substitute decision-maker.
humanrights@courts.vic.gov.au

Retail and commercial leases

For disputes between rental providers and tenants of retail or commercial premises, including lease agreements and rent reviews.
civil@courts.vic.gov.au

Review and regulation

For applications to review decisions made by government agencies, regulatory bodies, and other authorities.
admin@courts.vic.gov.au

Traditional owners and Aboriginal heritage

For matters involving the rights and heritage of traditional landowners and Aboriginal communities.
admin@courts.vic.gov.au

Unreasonable flow of water between properties

For issues related to water flow causing damage or nuisance between neighboring properties.
civil@courts.vic.gov.au

Voluntary assisted dying

For issues related to voluntary assisted dying permits and processes under Victoria's legislation.
humanrights@courts.vic.gov.au