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After you apply - Building and construction disputes

After you’ve applied to VCAT, it’s important to understand what you need to do and what happens next.

Join a VCAT case - Building and construction disputes

If you want to involve someone in a case about a building or construction dispute, find out what your options are and what you need to do.

Respond to an application - Building and construction disputes

When you get a notice from VCAT, find out what this means for you and decide what to do.

Mediations

Mediations are private meetings where parties come together to discuss ways to reach an agreement (settle) with the help of a mediator.

Directions hearings

At a directions hearing a VCAT member decides how the case should be managed and how much time it will take.

Prepare for the hearing

It’s important to prepare for your hearing day. There are documents to organise and decisions to make so you’re ready to present the best case possible.

Get involved in a VCAT case – Planning disputes

If you want to get involved in a case objecting to a planning permit, find out what your options are and what you need to do.