Legal Studies - VCAT + Recent Reforms

What can VCAT provide free of charge to applicants?

• Arbitration.

• An interpreter.

• Legal representation.

• Colour copying.

Circle three areas with a VCAT office:

There are this number of Vice Presidents in the VCAT system:

Why might fast track mediation and hearing hinder access to the legal system?

Under what Division would a disability case be heard in VCAT?

If you live in a metro area you may be invited to join a fast track mediation and hearing if your civil claim is between:

• $500 - $10,000

• $250 - $7000

• $5,000 - $50,000

• $300 - $3,000

What is the purpose of fast track mediation and hearings?

What is one weakness of fast track mediation and hearings?

• Mediation can avoid procedural unfairness issues.

• The process is limited to the Civil Claims List.

• A wider number of people can access the legal system.

• All people are treated equally and in an unbiased way.

Who am I?

Has there been an increase in mediation conducted via Zoom since 2019-2020? Yes or No?