Resources

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

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

Planning and Environment Act 1987 factsheets

Parties in planning disputes - fact sheet
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Role of responsible authorities in planning disputes - fact sheet
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136.59 KB
Amend or cancel a permit under section 87A - fact sheet
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133.47 KB
Amend or cancel a permit under section 87 or 89 - fact sheet
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194.64 KB
Enforcement orders under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 - fact sheet
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172.16 KB
Other planning disputes under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 - fact sheet
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290.14 KB
Short Cases List – fact sheet
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183.73 KB
Fast Track List fact sheet
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203.84 KB

Other legislation factsheets

Planning disputes under the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 - fact sheet
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280.1 KB
Environment and Resources disputes - fact sheet
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218.49 KB
Planning disputes under the Heritage Act 2017 - fact sheet
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165.1 KB
Planning disputes under the Subdivision Act 1988 - fact sheet
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199.04 KB
Planning-related disputes under the Local Government Act 1989 - fact sheet
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153.59 KB

Practice notes

Practice note - PNPE2 - Information from decision-makers
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Practice Note - PNPE5 - Valuation and compensation matters
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399.13 KB
Practice note - PNPE9 - Amendment of plans and applications
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281.15 KB
Practice note - PNPE10 - Enforcement orders and interim enforcement orders under the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010
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468.17 KB

General procedures

Consent order guidelines
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408.62 KB
Consent order samples - Planning and environment
docx
54.03 KB
Guide to making joint applications - Planning and Environment Division
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459.73 KB
Guide to submissions by Responsible Authorities
docx
108.21 KB
Guide to withdrawal of applications - Planning and Environment division
docx
109.59 KB
Hearing 'on the papers' - Planning disputes - fact sheet
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201.85 KB
How to address your email and name your documents in planning or environment resources disputes
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312.68 KB