Any person who does not wish to proceed with an application must notify the Tribunal and obtain consent in writing from all the parties involved. The Taxation List of the Administrative Division of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hears disputes about decisions taken under Victorian taxing acts. The disputes are important for both the taxpayer and the Victorian revenue. Both parties have an interest in having the disputes resolved fairly, sensibly, and promptly. It is the aim of the Taxation List to hear and determine tax cases within six weeks of their being referred to the Tribunal if that is practicable.
Experience shows that it is practicable in most cases.
In many cases it is possible to have the matter fixed for a hearing without any previous directions hearing. The parties should not be put to the expense and delay of a directions hearing if this is not necessary. Accordingly, a taxpayer seeking to have a decision on an objection referred to this Tribunal can expect in the ordinary course to have the review determined within six weeks of the referral. The Tribunal proposes that unless the parties request otherwise, they will have at least three weeks between the referral and a final determination. The Taxation List customarily begins a hearing at 9.30am.