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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.

Apply for an injunction (an order to do or stop doing something)

In some cases, VCAT can make an order for a party to do or stop doing something that may cause damage to another party. This is called an injunction.

How to communicate with VCAT and other parties

Understand when and how to communicate with VCAT and other parties to your case.

Legal and professional representation

If you want to use a lawyer or other professional, you need to understand if and how you can have one.

Urgent hearings

If there is an issue in your case that needs to be urgently addressed, you can request an urgent hearing at VCAT.

When VCAT starts a case

When we receive an application and the correct fee, we first assess it to make sure VCAT has the powers to resolve the case and then open a new case.

Case types

If you have a dispute or need a decision, you may be able to come to VCAT to have it resolved. Find out what we can help with.

View a VCAT file

When you’re not a party to a case, you can apply and pay to view most VCAT files.

Settle before the hearing

Even if an application has been made against you, you can still try to resolve the dispute with the other party without going to VCAT.

Practice day hearings

In a practice day hearing a VCAT member makes decisions about who can be part of the case, how the dispute should be managed and how much time it will take.