Privacy and access to information at VCAT

Find out how to ask to see a VCAT file, or how to get a recording or transcript of a hearing. Understand how we store information and what is available to the public.

Privacy at VCAT

Understand how we store information and what is available to the public.

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View a VCAT file

When you’re not a party to a case, you can apply and pay to view most VCAT files.

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Recordings and transcripts of VCAT hearings

You can request an audio CD or a written transcript of the hearing.

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Apply for confidentiality

Most VCAT files, hearings and decisions are open to the public and media. If you want information to stay private, you must apply for confidentiality.

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