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Estate Agents Act 1980

VCAT can review some decisions made by the Business Licensing Authority under the Estate Agents Act 1980.

Family violence support

If you are aware of a family violence issue, tell the family violence support worker. They will work with the protected person to ensure safety at the hearing and access to justice.

Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 - low THC cannabis authority (review)

VCAT can review certain decisions of the Secretary of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning made under the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981.

Road Management Act 2004 (review and referrals)

VCAT can review certain decisions made by a road authority under the Road Management Act 2004. Under this Act, we can also hear cases on referral.

Major cases

Learn about how you can apply to be heard as a major case in a planning dispute at VCAT.

Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014

VCAT can hear cases about litigation restraint orders under the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014.

Children Youth and Families Act 2005 (Child Welfare Matters)

VCAT can review certain decisions made under the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005, usually where a child or the child’s parent applies.

After you apply - Building and construction disputes

After you’ve applied to VCAT, it’s important to understand what you need to do and what happens next.

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004

VCAT has power to review some decisions made by the Victorian WorkCover Authority under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.

VCAT can review certain decisions made by the Victorian WorkCover Authority under the Dangerous Goods Act 1985, the Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2011, and the Dangerous Goods (Transport by Road or Rail) Regulations 2008.