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Ways to resolve your dispute

How to solve your problem outside of a VCAT hearing through arbitration, agreement and settlement.

Call them ‘Member’ at the hearing. They will let you know if they want you to refer to them in any other way.

VCAT members hear and decide our cases. They are lawyers or specialists within a given field and are appointed by the Governor in Council.

What to do if you object to a VCAT decision and how you can get your physical evidence back.

The length of time for a VCAT decision can vary depending on the complexity of the case and the volume of cases being heard.

For rental disputes, you may need to work out how much rent you owe or are seeking as part of your residential tenancy case.

To find articles about how to complete an application form, including information you need to provide, see:

For technical support information about VCAT online forms, see: Online applications a