Practice notes are issued by the Rules Committee and are directives relating to VCAT's practice and procedures, and each of its lists under section 158 of the VCAT Act. In any proceeding, the tribunal may at its discretion vary the operation of a practice note by direction or order. In any case, VCAT may be required to amend its practices to accommodate technological and procedural changes as a consequence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. If the tribunal (or a list within VCAT) makes a change to its procedure by order or direction, the procedural change overrides a practice note to the extent of any inconsistency.