Are VCAT decisions public?
Are VCAT decisions public?
VCAT decisions are public and can be read by anyone. You can search for decisions on the Australiasian Legal Information Institute (Austlii) website.
Is VCAT decision final?
VCAT’s decision is final Our decision is final and must be followed by all parties. the order contains a mistake and is corrected under section 119 of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Act 1998. we vary an order for enforcement reasons under section 120A of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Act 1998.
How long do VCAT decisions take?
For a simple residential tenancies case, you may come to VCAT and get a decision in under four weeks. Other cases will take longer, and if a case is complex, you may come to VCAT a number of times and a decision may take a number of months and sometimes years.
Does a VCAT hearing go on my record?
It’s an offence to record any part of a VCAT proceeding without permission (Court Security Act 1980) Do not record the hearing. All VCAT hearings, including phone and videoconference hearings, are recorded.
What happens after a VCAT hearing?
Following VCAT’s decision After we make a decision we give an order. We either give the order on the day of the hearing or send it to you afterwards. We will arrange for any physical evidence you presented at the hearing (e.g. tapes, merchandise) to be returned as soon as we can.
Can I appeal a VCAT order?
You can only appeal a VCAT decision on a question of law – that is, only if you believe VCAT made a mistake in the way it applied the law. To appeal, you need permission from the court that would hear the case. We call this seeking leave to appeal.
What types of cases can VCAT hear?
Case types
- Housing and property. Applications about renting, strata and other residential property disputes.
- Consumers and businesses. Disputes about the supply of goods and services, and retail lease disputes.
- Guardianship. Applications about people with decision-making disabilities.
Can I take VCAT to court?
How much can you claim at VCAT?
There is no monetary limit. You can immediately apply to VCAT, but you may want to consider first contacting the Victorian Legal Services Commissioner who may be able to help you resolve the dispute. The Australian Consumer Law is in Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).