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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.

Significant decisions

If the case has attracted high levels of media attention or public interest, we may publish the decision on our website. We also share decisions that help explain how we apply the law in different situations.

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.

Consent orders

A consent order is a legal document issued by VCAT to confirm an agreement between the parties.

Decisions in planning disputes

Understand how we come to a decision when we hear a planning case at VCAT.

Privacy at VCAT

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

Reviews and rehearings

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

Appeal a decision

VCAT decisions can only be appealed at the Supreme Court of Victoria on a question of law. You must apply for permission to appeal a VCAT decision. This is called seeking leave to appeal.

On hearing day

Hearings are where all parties present their case, ask questions and provide evidence. VCAT makes a decision to resolve the dispute, for example by ordering one party to pay another party.