Author Archives: Daniel Epstein

Beginners Guide to Civil and Consumer Law

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The Civil Claims List handles consumer and trader disputes, as well as goods or services disputes. These can involve goods and services that are valued from less than $500 to over $1 million. This list is under the umbrella of the Civil Division at VCAT and hears proceedings that have been brought under the Australian Consumer Law (Consumer Law). These proceedings are closer in nature to a court-based contractual or commercial case than other proceedings in VCAT. The Civil Claims … Continued

Beginners Guide to VCAT (Part Two)

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Commencing Proceedings at VCAT Procedures for commencing an application varies from list to list. Each list has its own application form prescribed by the rules all of which are available from VCAT or the VCAT website. An application fee is payable on commencement of most applications. Natural Justice and Consumer Rights at VCAT: As a general rule representatives are not required to stand up in a Tribunal room. Members are called madam or sir, or senior member or Deputy President, … Continued