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Review of Decisions

An applicant / person whose interests are affected by the decision, may apply to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for review of a final decision of the Tribunal:

• refusing to make an award of assistance; or
• determining the amount of assistance; or
• refusing to vary an award; or
• determining the amount of assistance on an application to vary the award; or
• determining that a person is required to make a refund, or the amount of that refund.

An application for review must be made within 28 days of:

• the day on which the final decision was made, or
• the date upon which the person is given a statement of reasons pursuant to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998.

A fee is applicable.

For further information on the appeal process, including the cost of lodging the appeal, please contact VCAT at:

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
General List
55 King Street,
Melbourne VIC 3000

Phone: (03) 9628 9700