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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.

Our commitment to you

VCAT is a low cost, accessible, efficient and independent tribunal delivering high quality dispute resolution processes, including through alternative dispute resolution.

Feedback and complaints

VCAT is established by an Act of Parliament and is given jurisdiction by enabling enactments. We can only do what the law authorises us to do.

Annual reports and strategic directions

Our annual reports provide an annual account of VCAT activities and our Strategic Directions 2024-27 sets out a transformation agenda over the next five years.

Find out VCAT case details

Our media team can help with media questions about specific cases, whether an application has been lodged or withdrawn, names of parties and dates of hearings.

​Get a copy of a VCAT decision

A VCAT member presiding over a hearing may give a decision at the conclusion of a hearing, or reserve their decision and provide it to parties at a later date.

Attend a VCAT hearing or other proceeding

VCAT hearings are generally open to the public, including media. Access depends on the type of proceeding and whether orders are in place that close the hearing or prevent publication of details.

Withdraw your application – Planning disputes

If you want to withdraw your application to have a planning dispute heard at VCAT, find out what you need to do.

Other languages

If you need an interpreter, contact us to arrange a professional interpreter (at no cost to you) before the hearing. We do not allow family of friends to translate for you at VCAT.

Greek – Ελληνικά

Το VCAT είναι δικαστήριο που αποφασίζει πολλά διαφορετικά είδη υποθέσεων. Οι υπηρεσίες μας διατίθενται σε όλη τη Βικτώρια.