VCAT has the power to make declarations or an order some environment and natural resources laws. A declaration can determine the meaning or effect of provisions in an act, notice, licence, permit or the like. A declaration or order may also be used to decide whether a decision made by the original decision-making authority is valid.
We review decisions made by government organisations about the use and development of natural resources such as water, rock, gravel, or sand, or decisions about activities or developments that can affect the environment.
If you have objected under section 24MD(6B)(d) of the Native Title Act 1993 to a proposed compulsory acquisition of native title rights and interests, you may be entitled to a determination and/or compensation.
A taxpayer who is unhappy with the Commissioner’s determination of their objection about an assessment or other decision may request that the Commissioner refer the matter to VCAT.
If you represent a traditional owner group and believe there is activity that is – or will be – in breach of a land use agreement under the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010, you can apply to VCAT.
