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Review a decision of the Victorian Legal Services Board

If the Victorian Legal Services Board makes a decision about you, you can apply to VCAT for a review of their decision.

Disqualify someone who is not a lawyer

The Victorian Legal Services Board can apply to VCAT to disqualify someone who has been convicted of a serious offence, is not a fit and proper person or is otherwise unsuitable to work in a legal office.

Voluntary assisted dying

In Victoria, a person in the late stages of a terminal illness can request access to medication that will end their life at a time they choose. This is called voluntary assisted dying.

The VCAT process

When an application is made to VCAT, this starts a legal process. There are documents to organise and things you need to do.

When VCAT starts a case

When we receive an application and the correct fee, we first assess it to make sure VCAT has the powers to resolve the case and then open a new case.

Mediations and compulsory conferences

When you come to VCAT, you may attend a mediation or a compulsory conference. This depends on your dispute. Find out more about how mediations and compulsory conferences work.

Mediations

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

Compulsory conferences

At a compulsory conference, the parties confidentially discuss ways to resolve their dispute with the help of a VCAT member. All parties must come.

Fast track mediation and hearings

VCAT and the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria provide fast track mediation and hearing service for goods and services disputes up to $10,000. We will contact you if we think your dispute is suitable for this service.

Apply for an injunction (an order to do or stop doing something)

In some cases, VCAT can make an order for a party to do or stop doing something that may cause damage to another party. This is called an injunction.