After you lodge your appeal, VCAT will send you an initiating order. This provides important information, including:
- the date of the hearing
- details of compulsory conferences or practice day hearings
- time frames
- the responsibilities of everyone involved
For more information about the initiating order, contact VCAT.
Compulsory conferences
The initiating order might list a compulsory conference. This is an opportunity for the applicant, objectors and Council to informally discuss concerns and objections to potentially reach an agreement, without a hearing.
Practice day hearing
The initiating order might list a practice day hearing. This aims to resolve procedural issues before a compulsory conference or a merits hearing.