Important amendments to the VCAT Act are considered, including that the Tribunal may make orders in relation to the reimbursement of fees, separate from its power to award costs; and that responsible authorities may be invited to reconsider a decision. The main purpose of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Amendment Act 2014 is to enhance the powers and efficiency of the Tribunal and enact a new regime for expert witnesses and expert evidence (s1).
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Changes to the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (2013)
Contempt in the Tribunal (May 2014)
Contempt of an order of the Tribunal (September 2014)
Councillor Misconduct (September 2014)
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Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (2014)
Local Government Matters: Councillor Conduct /Misconduct (2013)
Local Government Update: Sack the Council! (2017)
Municipal Matters: Doctrine of Accretion (2015)
Municipal Matters: VPELA Review August 2015 (2015)
Noisy Neighbours (2016)
Participatory Budgeting (2014)
Restrictive Coventants - single dwelling (2014)
Review of the Local Government Act (2016)
VCAT Act - S.115B Order to pay Fees (2014)
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