S. 3 def. of legal practitioner substituted by No. 18/2005 s. 18(Sch. 1 item 115.1). legal practitioner means an Australian lawyer within the meaning of the Legal Profession Act 2004; member, in relation to the Tribunal, means the President, a Vice President, a Deputy President, a senior member or an ordinary member; S. 3 def. of member of Victoria Police personnel inserted by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 177.1). member of Victoria Police personnel has the same meaning as in the Victoria Police Act 2013; monetary order means an order of the Tribunal requiring the payment of money, including a fine or penalty; non-judicial member means a member other than the President or a Vice President; non-monetary order means an order of the Tribunal other than a monetary order; order of the Tribunal includes interim order of the Tribunal; ordinary member means a person appointed as a member of the Tribunal under section 14; S. 3 def. of part-time member repealed by No. 62/2014 s. 46(c). * * * * *
(4) No fee is payable for a referral under subsection (2). (5) On a referral under subsection (2), the Tribunal must review the rejection and may— (a) confirm the rejection; or (b) order the principal registrar to accept the application. (6) Instead of rejecting an application under subsection (1), the principal registrar may refer it to the Tribunal. (7) On a referral under subsection (6), the Tribunal may order that the application be rejected if it is an application referred to in subsection (1)(a), (b) or (c). (8) Nothing in Division 3 of Part 3 applies to a review under subsection (2). 72 Notification of commencement (1) An applicant must serve a copy of an application or referral, within the time specified by the rules— (a) on each other party; and (b) on any other person entitled to notice of the application under this Act, the enabling enactment or the rules; and (c) on any person that the Tribunal directs be given notice of the proceeding. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if— (a) the principal registrar undertakes service on behalf of the applicant; or S. 72(2)(b) amended by No. 101/1998 s. 23(a)(i). (b) a member makes an order under subsection (3).
Sch. 1 cl. 2 def. of credit enactment amended by Nos 74/2010 s. 37(Sch. item 5.2), 11/2010 s. 59(3). credit enactment means— * * * * * (b) Credit Act 1984; * * * * * (d) section 45 of the Motor Car Traders Act 1986; Sch. 1 cl. 2 def. of planning enactment amended by Nos 101/1998 s. 23(b)(i), 12/2004 s. 167(2), 69/2006 s. 224(Sch. 3 item 11.2), 6/2009 s. 57(2), 6/2010 s. 203(1) (Sch. 6 item 49.2) (as amended by No 45/2010 s. 22), 62/2014 s. 40. planning enactment means— (a) Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994; (b) Environment Protection Act 1970; (c) the provisions of the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 relating to extractive industries; (d) section 41 of the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988; * * * * * (f) Planning and Environment Act 1987 (except sections 94(5) and 105); (fa) section 57 of the Road Management Act 2004; (fb) section 126 and Schedule 2 of the Road Management Act 2004; (fc) section 132 of the Road Management Act 2004 and regulations made under that section; (g) Subdivision Act 1988 (except Division 5 of Part 5); (h) section 56 of the Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) Act 1983 and regulations made under that section;
(2) Nothing in subclause (1) affects the Tribunal's power to award costs in any proceeding that is withdrawn. Sch. 1 cl. 18 substituted by No. 16/2010 s. 207 (as amended by No. 26/2011 ss 31, 34(Sch. items 9.7, 9.8)). 18 Summary dismissal of application more than 12 months old The Tribunal may make an order under section 76 summarily dismissing an application under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 in respect of an alleged contravention of Part 4, 6 or 7 of that Act if the alleged contravention occurred more than 12 months before the application was made. Sch. 1 cl. 19 substituted by No. 16/2010 s. 207 (as amended by No. 26/2011 ss 31, 34(Sch. items 9.7, 9.8)). 19 Commission may apply for interim injunction The Commission may apply for an order granting an interim injunction under section 123 in a proceeding under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 whether or not the Commission is a party to that proceeding. Sch. 1 cl. 20 substituted by No. 16/2010 s. 207 (as amended by No. 26/2011 ss 31, 34(Sch. items 9.7, 9.8)). 20 Exemptions under section 89 (1) The Tribunal may determine to grant an exemption under section 89 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 without a hearing whether or not the parties agree to dispense with the hearing. (2) For the avoidance of doubt, an exemption under section 89 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 is not an order of the Tribunal. Sch. 1 cl. 21 substituted by No. 16/2010 s. 207 (as amended by No. 26/2011 ss 31, 34(Sch. items 9.7, 9.8)). 21 Evidence of mediation not admissible even if parties agree (1) Evidence of anything said or done in the course of a mediation in a proceeding under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 is not admissible in any hearing before the Tribunal in the proceeding, whether or not the parties agree to the giving of the evidence.
(b) is entitled to be joined as a party— in a proceeding under Division 1 of Part 4 of that Act. PART 11—HOUSE CONTRACTS GUARANTEE ACT 1987 Sch. 1 cl. 40 (Heading) inserted by No. 68/2001 s. 20(3), amended by No. 34/2013 s. 35(Sch. 2 item 9.7). 40 Referral to Director, Victorian Building Authority or Building Practitioners Board Sch. 1 cl. 40(1) amended by Nos 68/2001 s. 20(4), 34/2013 s. 35(Sch. 2 item 9.8). (1) The Tribunal may request the Director, the Victorian Building Authority or the Building Practitioners Board to investigate any matter that arises in a proceeding under the House Contracts Guarantee Act 1987. Sch. 1 cl. 40(2) amended by No. 34/2013 s. 35(Sch. 2 item 9.9). (2) The Director, Authority or Board may investigate a matter on request under subclause (1) and, if the Director, Authority or Board does so, they must report on the investigation to the Tribunal. Sch. 1 Pt 11A (Heading and cls 40A–40E) inserted by No. 98/2000 s. 78, repealed by No. 60/2014 s. 138. * * * * * PART 12—INSTRUMENTS ACT 1958 Sch. 1 cl. 40F inserted by No. 75/2003 s. 6. 40F Constitution of Tribunal for proceedings The Tribunal is to be constituted for the purposes of a rehearing under Subdivision 2 of Division 6 of Part XIA of the Instruments Act 1958 by— (a) a senior member or presidential member, if the order at first instance was made by the Tribunal constituted by an ordinary member;
Assent Date: 1.12.98 Commencement Date: Pt 9 (s. 23) on 1.2.99: Government Gazette 24.12.98 p. 3204 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Public Sector Reform (Further Amendments) Act 1999, No. 12/1999 Assent Date: 11.5.99 Commencement Date: S. 4(Sch. 2 item 22) on 11.5.99: s. 2(1) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Freedom of Information (Amendment) Act 1999, No. 38/1999 Assent Date: 8.6.99 Commencement Date: 1.7.99: s. 2 : All of Act in operation Fair Trading (Inspectors Powers and Other Amendments) Act 1999, No. 17/1999 Assent Date: 18.5.99 Commencement Date: S. 49 on 1.9.99: Government Gazette 19.8.99 p. 1901 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Freedom of Information (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 1999, No. 57/1999 Assent Date: 21.12.99 Commencement Date: S. 12 on 1.1.00: s. 2 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Courts and Tribunals Legislation (Amendment) Act 2000, No. 1/2000 Assent Date: 28.3.00 Commencement Date: S. 10 on 29.3.00: s. 2(1) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 First Home Owner Grant Act 2000, No. 5/2000 Assent Date: 11.4.00 Commencement Date: S. 55 on 1.7.00: s. 2 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Business Registration Acts (Amendment) Act 2000, No. 35/2000
Assent Date: 6.6.00 Commencement Date: S. 53 on 19.6.00: Government Gazette 15.6.00 p. 1248 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Courts and Tribunals Legislation (Further Amendment) Act 2000, No. 51/2000 Assent Date: 5.9.00 Commencement Date: Ss 12–27 on 6.9.00: s. 2(1) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Children and Young Persons (Reciprocal Arrangements) Act 2000, No. 58/2000 Assent Date: 8.11.00 Commencement Date: S. 8 on 2.3.01: Government Gazette 1.3.01 p. 303 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Statute Law Revision Act 2000, No. 74/2000 Assent Date: 21.11.00 Commencement Date: S. 3(Sch. 1 item 139) on 22.11.00: s. 2(1) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Courts and Tribunals Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2000, No. 78/2000 Assent Date: 28.11.00 Commencement Date: S. 11 on 28.11.00: s. 2(1) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Information Privacy Act 2000, No. 98/2000 Assent Date: 12.12.00 Commencement Date: S. 78 on 1.9.01: s. 2(2) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Health Records Act 2001, No. 2/2001
Assent Date: 15.4.03 Commencement Date: S. 123 on 1.5.03: s. 2(5) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Small Business Commissioner Act 2003, No. 6/2003 Assent Date: 15.4.03 Commencement Date: S. 16 on 1.5.03: 2(2) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003, No. 7/2003 Assent Date: 15.4.03 Commencement Date: S. 45 on 16.4.03: s. 2(1) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Fair Trading (Amendment) Act 2003, No. 30/2003 Assent Date: 27.5.03 Commencement Date: Ss 79, 80 on 9.10.03: Government Gazette 9.10.03 p. 2589 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Instruments (Enduring Powers of Attorney) Act 2003, No. 75/2003 Assent Date: 21.10.03 Commencement Date: Ss 6, 7 on 1.4.04: Government Gazette 19.2.04 p. 333 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Monetary Units Act 2004, No. 10/2004 Assent Date: 11.5.04 Commencement Date: S. 15(Sch. 1 item 34) on 1.7.04: s. 2(2) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Road Management Act 2004, No. 12/2004 (as amended by No. 39/2004)
Assent Date: 24.8.05 Commencement Date: S. 67 on 1.12.06: s. 2(2) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Working with Children Act 2005, No. 57/2005 Assent Date: 13.9.05 Commencement Date: S. 52 on 3.4.06: Government Gazette 30.3.06 p. 615 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Pipelines Act 2005, No. 61/2005 Assent Date: 20.9.05 Commencement Date: S. 223 on 1.4.07: Government Gazette 29.3.07 p. 532 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Property (Co-ownership) Act 2005, No. 71/2005 Assent Date: 25.10.05 Commencement Date: S. 6 on 1.2.06: Government Gazette 19.1.06 p. 70 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Land Tax Act 2005, No. 88/2005 Assent Date: 29.11.05 Commencement Date: S. 117(Sch. 2 item 11) on 1.1.06: s. 2 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Health Professions Registration Act 2005, No. 97/2005 Assent Date: 7.12.05 Commencement Date: S. 181 on 1.7.07: s. 2(3) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Workplace Rights Advocate Act 2005, No. 100/2005 Assent Date: 7.12.05 Commencement Date: S. 15 on 1.3.06: s. 2(2) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Justice Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2006, No. 14/2006
Assent Date: 11.4.06 Commencement Date: Ss 21–27 on 12.4.06: s. 2(1) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, No. 16/2006 Assent Date: 9.5.06 Commencement Date: S. 197 on 28.5.07: Government Gazette 24.5.07 p. 921 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Valuation of Land (Amendment) Act 2006, No. 22/2006 Assent Date: 9.5.06 Commencement Date: S. 19 on 1.7.06: s. 2(1) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Disability Act 2006, No. 23/2006 (as amended by No. 25/2007) Assent Date: 16.5.06 Commencement Date: S. 231 on 1.7.07: s. 2(3) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Education and Training Reform Act 2006, No. 24/2006 Assent Date: 16.5.06 Commencement Date: S. 6.1.2(Sch. 7 item 44) on 1.7.07: Government Gazette 28.6.07 p. 1304 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006, No. 43/2006 Assent Date: 25.7.06 Commencement Date: S. 47(Sch. item 8) on 1.1.07: s. 2(1) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Children, Youth and Families (Consequential and Other Amendments) Act 2006, No. 48/2006 Assent Date: 15.8.06 Commencement Date: S. 35 on 23.4.07: s. 2(3) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998
Motor Car Traders Amendment Act 2008, No. 4/2008 Assent Date: 4.3.08 Commencement Date: S. 32(Sch. item 35) on 1.12.08: s. 2(2) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Unclaimed Money Act 2008, No. 44/2008 Assent Date: 26.8.08 Commencement Date: S. 105 on 1.1.09: s. 2(2) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, No. 46/2008 Assent Date: 2.9.08 Commencement Date: S. 267 on 1.1.10: s. 2(2) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Family Violence Protection Act 2008, No. 52/2008 Assent Date: 23.9.08 Commencement Date: Ss 268, 269 on 8.12.08: Special Gazette (No. 339) 4.12.08 p. 1 : This information relates only to the provisions amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Local Government Amendment (Councillor Conduct and Other Matters) Act 2008, No. 67/2008 Assent Date: 18.11.08 Commencement Date: S. 93 on 19.11.08: s. 2(1) : This information relates only to the provisions amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Assisted Reproductive Treatment Act 2008, No. 76/2008 Assent Date: 11.12.08 Commencement Date: S. 159 on 1.1.10: s. 2(3) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Courts Legislation Amendment ( and Other Matters) Act 2008, No. 78/2008 Assent Date: 11.12.08 Commencement Date: Ss 18–20 on 31.12.09: s. 2(3) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Salaries Legislation Amendment (Salary Sacrifice) Act 2008, No. 83/2008
Credit (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2010, No. 11/2010 Assent Date: 30.3.10 Commencement Date: S. 59 on 1.6.15: Special Gazette (No. 122) 26.5.15 p. 1 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Statute Law Amendment (National Health Practitioner Regulation) Act 2010, No. 13/2010 Assent Date: 30.3.10 Commencement Date: S. 50 on 1.7.10: s. 2(2) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Equal Opportunity Act 2010, No. 16/2010 (as amended by No. 26/2011) Assent Date: 27.4.10 Commencement Date: Ss 205–208 on 1.8.11: s. 2(4) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Planning and Environment Amendment (Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution) Act 2010, No. 23/2010 Assent Date: 1.6.10 Commencement Date: S. 32 on 1.7.10: Special Gazette (No. 242) 25.6.10 p. 1 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 State Taxation Acts Amendment Act 2010, No. 36/2010 Assent Date: 15.6.10 Commencement Date: S. 21 on 16.6.10: s. 2(1) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Pharmacy Regulation Act 2010, No. 39/2010 Assent Date: 30.6.10 Commencement Date: S. 131 on 24.8.10: Government Gazette 12.8.10 p. 1759 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010, No. 62/2010 Assent Date: 21.9.10 Commencement Date: S. 129 on 23.9.10: Special Gazette (No. 382) 22.9.10 p. 1 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998
Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012, No. 21/2012 Assent Date: 8.5.12 Commencement Date: S. 239(Sch. 6 item 46) on 1.7.12: Special Gazette (No. 214) 28.6.12 p. 1 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Disability Amendment Act 2012, No. 22/2012 Assent Date: 8.5.12 Commencement Date: Ss 87, 88 on 1.7.12: s. 2(2) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Health Professions Registration (Repeal) Act 2012, No. 27/2012 Assent Date: 29.5.12 Commencement Date: S. 28 on 1.7.12: s. 2 Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Working with Children Amendment Act 2012, No. 61/2012 Assent Date: 23.10.12 Commencement Date: Ss 17, 18 on 31.12.12: s. 2(2) Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Local Government Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2012, No. 63/2012 Assent Date: 30.10.12 Commencement Date: Ss 31, 32 on 31.10.12: s. 2(1) Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Justice Legislation Amendment (Family Violence and Other Matters) Act 2012, No. 83/2012 Assent Date: 18.12.12 Commencement Date: Ss 41–46 on 15.5.13: Special Gazette (No. 156) 23.4.13 p. 1 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Courts Legislation Amendment (Reserve Judicial Officers) Act 2013, No. 5/2013 Assent Date: 26.2.13 Commencement Date: Ss 69–77 on 27.2.13: s. 2(1) Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998
Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014, No. 17/2014 Assent Date: 25.3.14 Commencement Date: S. 160(Sch. 2 item 105) not yet proclaimed : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Powers of Attorney Act 2014, No. 57/2014 Assent Date: 26.8.14 Commencement Date: Ss 164, 165 not yet proclaimed : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Sentencing Amendment (Historical Homosexual Convictions Expungement) Act 2014, No. 81/2014 Assent Date: 21.10.14 Commencement Date: S. 5 not yet proclaimed : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– At the date of this publication, the following provisions amending the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 were Not in Operation: Amending Act/s: Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014, No. 17/2014 Schedule 2 105 Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 105.1 In section 3, the definition of legal practitioner is repealed. 105.2 In sections 12(2) and 13(2)(a), for "admitted to legal practice in Victoria" substitute "an Australian lawyer". 105.3 In sections 14(2)(a) for "a legal practitioner" substitute "an Australian lawyer". 105.4 In section 62(8), in paragraph (a) of the definition of professional advocate, for "a legal practitioner" substitute "an Australian lawyer".
(b) is entitled to be joined as a party— in a proceeding under Part 8 of the Powers of Attorney Act 2014. 51AH Referral to administrators for report (1) The Tribunal may refer any matter relating to a proceeding under Part 8 of the Powers of Attorney Act 2014 to a government department, public authority, service provider, the Public Advocate or a guardian or administrator appointed under that Act for investigation and report. (2) A person or body to whom a matter is referred under this clause must investigate and report to the Tribunal on that matter. (3) The Tribunal must not determine a question referred to a person or body under this clause unless the Tribunal has received and considered the report of the person or body. 51AI Proceeding not invalidated by failure to give notice A hearing or order of the Tribunal in a proceeding under Part 8 of the Powers of Attorney Act 2014 is not invalidated or affected only because of a failure to give notice— (a) to a person in respect of whom an application has been made, if the Tribunal— (i) has dispensed with the requirement for notice to be given to that person; and (ii) has notified the Public Advocate that it has done so; or (b) to any other person.