We welcome the new public health advice about the relaxation of some COVID-19 restrictions that previously applied to the Victorian courts and Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
On 14 July 2020, the Attorney-General of Victoria and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria jointly initiated a review of sexual harassment across the Victorian courts and VCAT.
Public health officials have now advised that, in addition to the removal of the COVID-19 density quotient, when in use for their ordinary purposes courts and tribunals can operate with no physical distancing including jury trials.
In line with public health advice, the Victorian courts and Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) will implement their contingency plans in response to the new 7 Day Circuit Breaker Restrictions.
Further to the message from Thursday, 27 May 2021, the Victorian courts and Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) will continue under their current arrangements in Melbourne for the next seven days following the extension of Circuit Breaker Restrictions.
On 16 June 2021 the Governor in Council formally approved the conversion of the following 25 sessional members to non-sessional status for the duration of their appointments.
