VCAT Application — Victoria
Claim Done prepares your complete VCAT (Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal) application — application form, statement of claim, and evidence bundle — ready for lodgement with the Civil Claims List. $79 flat fee. Victoria’s civil claims jurisdiction extends to $100,000 — the largest of any Australian state tribunal.
Start your VCAT application — $197
What VCAT handles — Civil Claims List
The VCAT Civil Claims List is Victoria’s primary tribunal for civil disputes, covering:
- Consumer disputes under the Australian Consumer Law (goods and services)
- Breach of contract and unpaid debts up to $100,000
- Building and construction disputes
- Motor vehicle and machinery disputes
- Residential tenancy disputes (Residential Tenancies List — no monetary limit)
VCAT filing fees (2025)
| Claim amount | Standard fee | Concession fee |
|---|---|---|
| Under $500 | $67.60 | $33.80 |
| $500 – $5,000 | $107.30 | $53.70 |
| $5,001 – $10,000 | $176.00 | $88.00 |
| $10,001 – $40,000 | $283.40 | $141.70 |
| $40,001 – $100,000 | $430.20 | $215.10 |
VCAT fees are paid directly to VCAT at lodgement. Claim Done’s $197 fee covers document preparation only.
The VCAT process — what to expect
- Lodge online or in person — vcat.vic.gov.au or any VCAT location
- VCAT serves the respondent — Notice of hearing sent to respondent automatically
- Compulsory conference (optional) — In many civil claims, a conciliation is scheduled first
- Hearing — Typically 4–10 weeks after filing; informal before a Tribunal Member
- Order enforced via Magistrates Court — A VCAT order is a judgment of the Magistrates Court
Do you need a lawyer at VCAT?
Not for most civil claims. VCAT allows parties to be represented, but for claims under $10,000 self-representation is the norm. Claim Done prepares a professional, structured application that gives you the best possible start.
What Claim Done prepares for your VCAT application
- Application form — Correctly completed for the Civil Claims List
- Statement of claim — Structured statement of facts and legal basis
- Evidence bundle — Indexed and formatted for submission