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New laws about pets in rental properties

New laws about pets in Victorian rental properties start on Monday 2 March 2020.

New laws for guardians and administrators

New laws came into effect today, changing how VCAT considers and appoints a guardian or administrator.

Court decision affects the kinds of cases VCAT can decide

There have now been two major court decisions which impact the kinds of cases which can be lawfully heard in VCAT.

New Oakleigh venue officially open

Victorian Attorney-General Jill Hennessy has officially opened VCAT’s new venue in Oakleigh.

Results for VCAT’s new consumer application

Early data shows our digital application for consumer disputes is making it faster and easier to come to VCAT.

New guardianship and administration laws start soon

On 1 March 2020, new laws change how VCAT appoints guardians and administrators for some of the most vulnerable people in our community.

Relocating guardianship and human rights services

All VCAT hearings, counter services and information sessions scheduled for William Cooper Justice Centre in Melbourne have temporarily moved to 55 King St in the central business district.

Bushfire crisis and legal requirements

Some parties may not be able to meet legal requirements in a VCAT case due to the bushfire crisis.

New VCAT venue for Oakleigh

A new VCAT venue is set to open in Oakleigh in late February 2020.

Public consultation on Residential Tenancies Regulations

As part of reforms to Victorian renting laws, proposed new Regulations are available for comment from today until Wednesday 18 December 2019.