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VCAT hearings are usually open to the public, including the media. At VCAT mediation and compulsory conferences are held in private.
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Where can I find VCAT decisions?
We send parties a copy of the decision relating to their case.
When do I get the final decision?
When we make a final decision on your case, we may give the order to you in writing on the same day or send it to you after the hearing.
When can I start an ABA?
When you receive your VCAT letter in July, use our online
What’s my VCAT reference number?
We give each case a reference number. Use this reference number whenever you contact us or the other people involved in the case.
When will you hear my residential tenancy dispute about bond, compensation or pet issues?
If you applied before 1 October 2023, we'll hear your case as soon as possible.
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Who can speak on your behalf, getting a witness to come to your hearing and bringing your own equipment to VCAT.
Who presides over VCAT hearings?
VCAT members hear and decide our cases. They are lawyers or specialists within a given field and are appointed by the Governor in Council.
About VCAT decisions and orders
Where to find VCAT decisions, when we make decisions, and what you can do once you have a VCAT order.
Who enforces the order?
VCAT makes orders to resolve a case but can’t generally enforce orders.