Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)

VCAT destroyed 4 and a half years of my life. There is no justice there. Just aggression, intimidation, bullying and victimisation for trying to defend your human rights. I almost never thought any court or tribunal would depart so much from natural justice and gaslight the victim of systemic discrimination so ruthlessly. Victoria is a rogue and hopeless state if anybody tries to defend truth and justice. If you have power and money, you can sway any government servant in this state. I am surprised as to how nobody yet assembled against this tyranny by the state.

Vcat hearings are not worth the time or money. The 'judges' are mostly not legally qualified and real estate agents do not follow Vcat orders as they know that there are no consequences.Just save yourself money, time and stress involved in going to Vcat as they are just another toothless tiger. After two years and losing my file & documentation twice, three hearings with the real estate agent doing everything to delay the case from asking again and again to reopen the case for no reason and lying every time he opened his mouth I finally won my case but now there isn't anyone to enforce the oder madeDo not expect any professionalism from anyone at Vcat !

Lost my case. No hot water for 6 days, 6 people including children living in house, no communication from owner until day 5. Judge said that was reasonable and sided with owner. Vcat for the people…… I think not.

Conflictes arse hats. The motor traders guarantee fund committee is funded by licenced motor car traders fees. I provided so much written evidence and photos and they took the dodgy dealers word of mouth alone. Absolute moose knuckles.

Bunch of clowns. They try and make the process seem formal its just a government random member" talking over you and rushing the hearing. They don't make any orders or take real action.You may aswell just fight with your landlord/real estate agent directly you'd be better off"

Been unfairly treated in a telephone conference. Judge discriminate people who are poor or homeless. There is no justice to the system if the judges themselves are unjust. Something needs to be done to this sick system. Judge should keep comments to themselves. I was appalled at the way the judges are when entering the case. If you don't have a lawyer, stay away from VCAT. Shame on you VCAT..

NO STARS!!!! VCAT are a useless organisation, had my hearing onsite so Member Tilley could see the defects on every single patio security screen, she told me to obtain a Expert Report to help support the case, at the hearing she said the document was not credible. After showing her my clear and precise defect report, the expert witness report and her seeing the defects onsite, she only awarded me 5% of quoted amount ($700 of $15,000 claim) - this amount will not fix any of my damaged screens and she allowed the business owner who damaged the screens on install day to walked away without taking responsibility.I am extremely disappointed with the whole process, i would have thought if she had 2 reports and being onsite seeing the damaged caused by him she would at least make him pay for the damaged to be fixed.It was evident that she misunderstood and misread all the evidence presented, if not qualified, dont be the member for the hearing, get a member that works/had worked in the building trade and understands codes and Australian standards.What happen to consumer rights. Avoid VCAT, save your money, time and mental health!

VCAT take my money and dont provide a service. Over 3 years later I hardly remember the finer details of my case and the other party is well and truly disappeared. Can I get a refund?

This is review is about the VCAT Member D. Galvin". Good luck to you if you get this member for your hearing. she was arrogant

I entered the process with confidence in our system of justice but soon realised that this justice is firmly on the side of big developments. Our community was gagged & treated with something nothing short of contempt. VCAT NEEDS TO BE OVERHAULED & INVESTIGATED ASAP