Remote Counselling
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tribunal is in a position to authorise payment for remote psychological or counselling sessions where an award has previously been made for face to face sessions, or upon application to the Tribunal for an
New Publication - Practice Direction 4 of 2021 - Access to files
On 9 November 2021 the Chief Magistrate Judge Hannan, issued a new Practice Direction regarding access to Tribunal files.
Please see link below for updated publication.
Government’s Circuit Breaker Lockdown
Please be advised that due to the Government’s circuit breaker lockdown, the Tribunal has moved to remote operations.
New Tribunal Officer List - Melbourne
In November 2020 the VOCA Act was amended to enable the Chief Magistrate to delegate powers to a new class of decision maker known as Tribunal Officers.
Remote Counselling
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tribunal is in a position to authorise payment for remote psychological or counselling sessions.
New Publications - Counselling and Funeral Expenses
On 8 February 2021 the Chief Magistrate issued new Practice Directions regarding Counselling Awards and the provision of Assessment Reports by non-treating practitioners. Please see links below for updated publications
Annual Report 2019-20 - Available Now!
The VOCAT 2019-20 Annual Report has been tabled and is now available online!
Victorian Government Recovery Road Map
The Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal is implementing the Government’s COVID Road Map across our Metropolitan Melbourne locations an