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End a case by dismissal or strike out

When you respond to an application against you, you can ask for VCAT to dismiss a case or end it in a strike out.

Applications about natural resources

VCAT can hear and determine disputes about the management and use of water and earth resources such as rock and sand.

Apply for an enforcement order under environment and resources laws

VCAT has the power to determine an application to enforce a Forestry and Carbon Management Agreement under the Climate Change Act 2017.

Preliminary hearings

Preliminary hearings are held only for some cases. We hold preliminary hearings to resolve issues that need to be decided on before the final hearing.

Environment and resources disputes

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.

Compensation for native title

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. 

Review an aged care restrictive practices nomination or revocation made by a care recipient

We can determine whether a care recipient had decision-making capacity when they decided to nominate or revoke the nomination of a restrictive practices nominee.

Cultural heritage management disputes

VCAT can hear and determine a limited number of disputes under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.

Review an aged care restrictive practices appointment made by VCAT

We can review and revoke (end) an aged care restrictive practices appointment made by VCAT.

Taxation Administration Act 1997 (referral)

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.