VCAT

Question 1

What is it?

Answer 1

VCAT hears and determines a range of civil and administrative cases in Victoria.

Question 2

VCAT purposes (low cost)

Answer 2

Low Cost:
1)Parties need only a small amount for filing their claim although costs vary.

2)VCAT has three tiers or levels of fees; cooperate, standard and health

3)There are no fees when hearing cases where the claim is less than $100,000.

Question 3

VCAT Purposes (Accessible)

Answer 3

1) VCAT conducts hearing in Various locations in Victoria.

2) VCAT allows people to make applications online and conducts

Question 4

Jurisdiction of VCAT

Answer 4

*Domestic building disputes
*Retail tenancies disputes
*Residential tenancies disputes
*Planning disputes