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Media centre

We aim to promote accurate and prolific reporting of matters that come before VCAT and a better understanding in the community about how VCAT works.

Media reporting

Learn more about what you can report in the media and how to obtain information about a case.

Find out VCAT case details

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Communications team can help with media questions about specific cases, whether an application has been lodged or withdrawn, names of parties and dates of hearings.

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.

How to join a phone or videoconference

At VCAT we’re holding hearings by phone conference or through the video platform Zoom.

Frequently Asked Questions - Interstate parties with residential tenancy disputes

Since February 2020, VCAT has been unable to hear matters where a party resides outside of Victoria. Here are some frequently asked questions for interstate parties with residential tenancy disputes.

How long a VCAT case takes

The duration of a case and wait times to get to a hearing depend on the type of case.