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How do I prepare a tribunal book?

VCAT may direct you to submit a tribunal book if your Planning and Environment case involves many parties and expert witnesses.

What to expect at your mediation, and what to do if you can't come, miss your mediation or no longer need a mediation.

Yes, anything discussed in a mediation is confidential.

Mediations are private and are not recorded. Discussions you have in a mediation are not available to the public or media.

Mediations are confidential. Details of what was discussed are not provided to the VCAT member hearing the case.

If you resolve your dispute before you attend a mediation or hearing, the applicant needs to notify VCAT and all other parties in writing.

Mediations are private meetings where parties come together to discuss ways to reach an agreement (settle) with the help of a mediator.

Hearings via phone or video conference

Tell us before your hearing if you have health concerns about attending a VCAT hearing in person and we'll consider how best to accommodate your ne

A points of defence is a written statement in response to a claim made to VCAT.