Here are a few recent, notable items involving Victoria’s Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) that may be what you’re looking for:
If you tell me which type of VCAT matters you care about most (e.g., tenancy, human rights/discrimination, planning, FOI, guardianship/guardians, elections) and whether you mean the last week / month / 2026 only, I can narrow this to the most relevant “latest” items.
to proceed. This was most prominent in cases under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI), where only urgent cases have been heard. At 30 June 2024, there were 248 FOI applications pending. From July 2024, VCAT will be tackling these challenges, having some increased capacity to progress FOI cases and an anticipated overall increase in capacity into 2025, as the backlogs in other lists at the Tribunal are addressed. ANNUAL REPORT 23–24 Work of the Tribunal 15
www.parliament.vic.gov.auPublished 15 April 2025 The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)is transforming its service delivery with a new Melbourne CBD venue set to open at 308 La Trobe Street in 2026. Delivered in collaboration with Court Services Victoria, the new venue will bring together VCAT’s Melbourne CBD hearing and mediation services under one roof, marking a significant upgrade to Victoria's tribunal infrastructure. Read more about VCAT preparing for new Melbourne CBD venue to improve access to...
www.vcat.vic.gov.auto proceed. This was most prominent in cases under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI), where only urgent cases have been heard. At 30 June 2024, there were 248 FOI applications pending. From July 2024, VCAT will be tackling these challenges, having some increased capacity to progress FOI cases and an anticipated overall increase in capacity into 2025, as the backlogs in other lists at the Tribunal are addressed. ANNUAL REPORT 23–24 Work of the Tribunal 15
www.parliament.vic.gov.auThe Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) resolves legal disputes and cases in Victoria.
www.vcat.vic.gov.auVCAT, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, resolves disputes and make decisions. We provide fair, efficient and affordable justice. At VCAT you can present your case yourself, without a lawyer.
www.vcat.vic.gov.auTHE Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has made a landmark ruling against owners corporation rules which would benefit property investors, according to lawyers Hall & Wilcox. VCAT foun…
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www.vcat.vic.gov.auThe City of Whittlesea notes the decision and findings released on 8 May 2025 by the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) of attempted and actual interference in the Lalor Ward election held in the October 2024 Local Government elections, and the determination that the election result for this Ward is void.
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