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Reviews and rehearings

If you or your representative had a reasonable excuse for not attending the hearing, you can apply for a rehearing.

When things change

If you miss your hearing, can’t come to VCAT or need to change or withdraw your application, find out what to do next.

If you can't come to VCAT

Missing your date with VCAT means you won’t get the chance to have your say in the dispute, and VCAT may make a decision that affects you. Understand what your options are if you can’t come.

Change a hearing date (adjournment)

A change to the date of a directions hearing, mediation, compulsory conference or hearing is called an adjournment.

Change or withdraw your application

To change, cancel or withdraw your application, you must let us know in writing.

Privacy at VCAT

Understand how we store information and what is available to the public.

Concessions and fee relief

Find out about concession card fees and eligibility for fee relief if you’re experiencing financial hardship. VCAT’s fees are set by the Victorian Government.

Accident Towing Services Act 2007

The Accident Towing Services Act 2007 gives VCAT the power to make certain decisions. VCAT has both original jurisdiction and review jurisdiction under the Act.

Adoption Act 1984 (review)

VCAT can review certain decisions made by the Secretary of the Department of Justice and Community Safety, a principal officer of an approved agency or the State Central Authority under the Adoption Act 1984.

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992

VCAT can review certain decisions made by the Secretary of the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions or an authorised officer under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992.