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Second-Hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 1989 (review and inquiries)

VCAT can review certain decisions made by the Business Licensing Authority under the Second-Hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 1989. Under this Act, we can also conduct inquiries.

Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013

VCAT can review certain decisions made by the Victorian Workcover Authority (also known as WorkSafe Victoria), such as Return to Work improvement notices, premiums and the conduct of agents and professional service providers under the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.

Relationships Act 2008 (review)

VCAT can review certain decisions made by the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages under the Relationships Act 1988.

Voluntary assisted dying

In Victoria, a person in the late stages of a terminal illness can request access to medication that will end their life at a time they choose. This is called voluntary assisted dying.

Exemptions

VCAT can grant temporary exemptions from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 in appropriate circumstances.

Marine Safety Act 2010

VCAT can review certain decisions made by the Safety Director under the Marine Safety Act 2010.

Motor Car Traders Act 1986

VCAT has power to conduct a number of different proceedings under the Motor Car Traders Act 1986.

Review of an advance care directive

We can review the validity, cancellation, amendment or meaning of an advance care directive.

Refer a matter to VCAT

Under some Acts of Parliament, VCAT can accept referrals from regulatory bodies, boards or panels to hear and decide cases about the professional conduct of individuals or from government agencies to hear and determine objections to certain decisions.

Amended plans - Planning disputes

If a permit applicant changes or amends the plans that are part of a dispute at VCAT, find out what you can do and what happens next.