VCAT REFORMS MAKE JUSTICE MORE ACCESSIBLE
Source: Victoria. Attorney General. Media Release
"A major cases list to reduce planning delays and new fee waiver guidelines for low-income earners are two reforms to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) that will improve access to justice for Victorians. Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls announced the reforms as he released a review of VCAT and called for community feedback on the recommendations. The Government has provided $750,000 to provide extra members to VCAT’s existing planning list, allowing the major cases list to focus on major developments,” Mr Hulls said. “It is expected that up to 150 cases will be moved to the new list, speeding up the hearing of these cases while continuing to give all parties a fair say in the decision-making process."