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How can I see a VCAT file?

You can look at most VCAT files at our Melbourne office at 55 King Street, Melbourne if you arrange it with us.

How can I access documents for a residential tenancy case?

You can look at most VCAT files at our Melbourne office at 55 King Street, Melbourne if you arrange it with us.

How can I get a recording or transcription?

Anyone can ask for an audio recording or written transcript of the hearing. You pay a fee.

I’m mentioned in an application about guardians, administrators or powers of attorney. Can I see the file?

Everyone mentioned in an application can come to the hearing, including ‘interested persons’. 

Should I get a lawyer?

VCAT cannot give legal advice. If you do choose to get legal advice, you will need to pay any costs. 

Help with legal advice

Legal representation, how to get to free and low cost legal advice, other organisations that can help and who pays legal fees.

What other organisations can help?

We can’t give you legal advice, but there are other organisations you can speak to about your dispute. 

At VCAT, parties are expected to pay their own costs, unless we order otherwise.

VCAT may only award costs if it is fair to do so.

What if I don't submit the ABA or pay the annual fee?

As an administrator, you are legally required to submit an ABA each year.

What if I can't pay the ABA annual administration fee?

We can waive or reduce the annual administration fee if the fee would cause financial hardship to the represented person.