Practice notes

Refer to practice notes for information about our practice and procedures.

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PNVCAT1 - Common procedures

This practice note provides guidance about our common procedures, including useful information about how we operate and what to expect if you are involved in a case at VCAT as a party.Practice note - PNVCAT1 - Common procedures [PDF 309.12 KB]

PNVCAT2 - Expert evidence

This practice note applies to any evidence given to us by an expert witness, reports to be used as evidence, and arrangements for a tribunal-appointed expert or special referee.Practice note - PNVCAT2 - Expert evidence [PDF 196.16 KB]

PNVCAT3 - Fair hearing obligation

This practice note describes our obligation to provide a fair hearing. This obligation is an important component of our function. The fair hearing obligation applies for all cases at VCAT.Practice note - PNVCAT3 - Fair hearing obligation [PDF 168.09 KB]

PNVCAT4 - Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

This practice note describes the main practices and procedures that apply to alternative dispute resolution (ADR).Practice note - PNVCAT4 - Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) [PDF 219.31 KB]

PNVCAT5 - Directions hearings and urgent hearings

This practice note sets out the usual practice for directions hearings and urgent hearings, and applies consistently to proceedings in all Practice Areas unless we vary our operations at our discretion in the circumstances of a particular case.Practice note - PNVCAT5 - Directions hearings and urgent hearings [PDF 183.49 KB]

PNVCAT6 - Hearing fees

This practice note sets out the usual procedures used to apply the daily hearing fees for VCAT cases.

For actual hearing fees that apply to your case, see fees at VCAT.

Practice note - PNVCAT6 - Hearing fees [PDF 188.67 KB]

PNVCAT8 - Applications for reconstitution of the tribunal under section 108

This practice note explains the nature and purpose of reconstitution of the tribunal. It provides guidance on the application process for a reconstitution and basis for one.Practice note - PNVCAT8 - Applications for reconstitution of the tribunal under section 108 [PDF 196.82 KB]

PNVCAT9 - Interpreters in tribunal proceedings

This practice note details information on interpreter services organised by us to support parties.Practice note – PNVCAT9 - Interpreters in tribunal proceedings [PDF 194.68 KB]

PNVCAT10 - Pronunciation of names and use of preferred form of address

This practice note seeks to facilitate a process by which the pronunciation of family names, and preferred forms of address (including pronouns), can be communicated to, and used appropriately by us, representatives and parties.Practice note - PNVCAT10 - Pronunciation of names and use of preferred form of address [PDF 145.32 KB]

Practice note - PNVCAT11 - Use of generative artificial intelligence

This practice note describes the acceptable and appropriate use of generative AI (Gen AI) tools in all tribunal proceedings, including principles for use and when it should be disclosed.Practice note - PNVCAT11 - Use of generative artificial intelligence [PDF 215.57 KB]

PNPE2 - Information from decision-makers and authorities

This practice note sets out information to be provided by a responsible authority, specified body, other decision-maker, or other body on receipt of notice that an application under a ‘planning enactment’ or other specified enactment has been commenced in the Land and Environment Division.Practice note - PNPE2 - Information from decision-makers and authorities [PDF 1.01 MB]

PNPE5 - Valuation and compensation matters

This practice note describes specific procedures and timeframes that apply to valuation, land classification and compensation matters.Practice note - PNPE5 - Valuation and compensation matters [PDF 264.19 KB]

PNPE9 - Amendment of planning permit applications and plans

This practice note describes how procedures should be handled in relation to the amendment of plans and applications lodged in the Land and Environment Division.Practice note - PNPE9 - Amendment of planning permit applications and plans [PDF 271.54 KB]

PNPE10 - Enforcement orders and interim enforcement orders under the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 (Vic)

This practice note gives guidance on our process for applications under section 66A, 66E and 66H of the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 (Vic), which allow applicants to request that we make, cancel or amend enforcement orders and interim enforcement orders.Practice note - PNPE10 - Enforcement orders and interim enforcement orders under the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 (Vic) [PDF 200.01 KB]

PNG1 - Supported Decision-Making Practice Area - General procedures

This practice note describes how cases in the Supported Decision-Making Practice Area will be managed by us.Practice note – PNG1 - Supported Decision-Making Practice Area - General procedures [PDF 311.89 KB]

PNCCL1 - Consumer and Business Disputes Practice Area - General procedures

The general procedures in this practice note apply to all proceedings in the Consumer and Business Disputes Practice Area. The Consumer and Business Disputes Practice Area is frequently used by people who represent themselves, rather than retaining a lawyer or other agent. This practice note is issued to encourage parties to only file necessary and relevant documents.Practice note - PNCCL1 - Consumer and Business Disputes Practice Area - General procedures [PDF 167.48 KB]

PNOC1 - Owners Corporations Act 2006 (fee recovery disputes) - General procedures

This practice note regulates our procedures for fee recovery applications in the Land and Environment Division.Practice note - PNOC1 - Owners Corporations Act 2006 (fee recovery disputes) - General procedures [PDF 159.45 KB]

PNBP1 - Built Environment Practice Area (building disputes) - General procedures

This practice note describes how we handle building disputes in the Built Environment Practice Area.Practice note - PNBP1 - Built Environment Practice Area (building disputes) - General procedures [PDF 202.49 KB]

PNBP2 - Property Practice Area (commercial and retail tenancy disputes) - General procedures

This practice note describes procedures followed for resolving commercial and retail tenancy disputes in the Property Practice Area. 

This practice note does not apply to residential tenancy disputes.

Practice note - PNBP2 - Property Practice Area (commercial and retail tenancy disputes) - General procedures [PDF 246.03 KB]