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Respond to an application

If an application has been made against you, the VCAT application form and the documents associated with your case describe you as the respondent.

Feedback and complaints

VCAT is established by an Act of Parliament and is given jurisdiction by enabling enactments. We can only do what the law authorises us to do.

End a case by dismissal or strike out

When you respond to an application against you, you can ask for VCAT to dismiss a case or end it in a strike out.

How long a VCAT case takes

The duration of a case and wait times to get to a hearing depend on the type of case.

Complaints policy

Any member of the public or group of people (including companies or public sector agencies) can make a complaint. We are committed to certain principles when handling a complaint.

Building and construction

Domestic or commercial building disputes between a property owner, builder, sub-contractor, architect, engineer or other building practitioner – or any combination of these.

Guardians and administrators

Appoint or make decisions about a guardian or administrator, a supportive guardian or supportive administrator.

Transport Accident Act 1986

VCAT can review certain decisions made by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) under the Transport Accident Act 1986.

Goods and services disputes

Disputes about products and services you bought or sold are heard in VCAT's Civil Claims List.

Before you apply - Goods and services disputes

Consumer disputes and small claims about products and services you bought or sold.