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Law Week 2020

Law Week is an annual festival making learning about the legal profession easy. This year, VCAT's contributions have gone digital.

VCAT Planning and Environment Division COVID-19 Digital Response Program

On 28 April 2020 VCAT received funding to implement digital solutions in the Planning and Environment Division (PED).

Planning and Environment Division reforms

Find an overview of initiatives implemented by VCAT as part of its Planning and Environment Division reforms.

Joint statement - Heads of Jurisdiction of Victoria’s courts and tribunal

We are each committed to making sure that our courts and tribunal are safe, healthy and respectful workplaces.

Commercial tenancy relief scheme

On 1 May 2020 the Victorian Parliament passed the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Commercial Leases and Licences) Regulations 2020.

Revamped Short Cases List

The Planning and Environment Division has launched the revamped Short Cases List.

VCAT coronavirus (COVID-19) division response

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, VCAT paused all face-to-face hearings, including those in the Planning and Environment Division...

Changes to the law about renting a home during COVID-19

Renting laws were amended by the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020. The amendments have introduced significant changes to the way that disputes are dealt with.

VCAT Planning and Environment is going digital!

VCAT is digitising processes in its Planning and Environment lists in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic thanks to a $5.2 million funding boost from the Victorian Government.

New laws about pets in rental properties

New laws about pets in Victorian rental properties start on Monday 2 March 2020.