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What VCAT does

Learn more about what we can help with, how we work and what to expect when you come to VCAT.

Contacts and locations

Find out how to get in touch with us and our city, suburban or regional hearing locations across Victoria. You can also find the answers to common questions.

Service disruptions

Find out about improvements we're making at VCAT that may cause some temporary disruptions to our forms or support services.

Planning hearings and compulsory conferences at suburban VCAT venues

Published September 2025

Effect of third party exemptions on 'omnibus' permits at VCAT

Published December 2023

Changes to being added as a party in planning permit cases

VCAT is introducing changes for cases involving planning permits that sets out how someone can be added as a party.

Faster resolution of cases

Published August 2024

Reminders for efficient processing of emails

To ensure your application proceeds as quickly as possible, here are a few reminders when emailing the Planning and Environment Division:

Advice on preparing and presenting your submission to a hearing

Published September 2025

Housing Statement Reform

Published October 2025