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You can read written decisions made in cases like yours online on the Austra

The way VCAT handles your information is based on the legal principle that justice should usually be administered in public, with principles of pri

All information you give us for your case is available to anyone who looks at the case file or attends the hearing, including media. 

VCAT hearings are usually open to the public, including the media. At VCAT mediation and compulsory conferences are held in private.

If you’re a party involved in a case, you can ask to view your file for free. If you’re not part of the case then you must pay a fee.

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

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

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

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