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Statement of Grounds by an Affected Person (Enforcement)

Use this form to set out your position if you are an affected person in an application for enforcement order at VCAT. Do not use this form if you are a respondent to an application for enforcement order.

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FORM

IS THIS A MANUAL STATEMENT OF GROUNDS APPLICATION?

CASE DETAILS

WHO IS MAKING THIS STATEMENT OF GROUNDS?

IS THIS A JOINT STATEMENT OF GROUNDS? You must save this application record before adding any joint respondents

WHAT GROUNDS DO YOU RELY UPON?

YOUR PARTICIPATION IN HEARINGS

HEARING ASSISTANCE

CERTIFICATION - I certify that I will serve a copy of this Statement of Grounds

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS - You must save this application record before adding any supporting documents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

FEE CATEGORIES

VCAT fees are charged according to three levels:

  • corporate fees for businesses and companies with a turnover of more than $200,000 in the previous financial year, corporate entities and government agencies.
  • standard fees for individuals, not-for-profit organisations, and small businesses and companies with a turnover of less than $200,000 in the previous financial year. Small businesses and companies must provide a current statutory declaration to support this claim.
  • concession fees for people who hold the Australian Government Health Care Card. You must provide a copy of your card (front and back) with your Statement of Grounds. If more than one person is named on the Statement of Grounds, this card needs to be provided for each person. We do not accept Pensioner Concession Cards or Department of Veteran Affairs health cards.

    Health Care Card Sample

    • FEE PAYMENT

    Are you any of the following:

  • a party that has opted not to attend hearing
  • a responsible authority in a proceeding for a review of a decision of the authority to refuse to grant a permit (Schedule 1, Clause 56(2)(a) of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998)
  • a responsible authority in a proceeding to extend time within which any development is to be commenced or completed (Schedule 1, Clause 56(2)(b) of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998)
  • a permit applicant or holder
  • the determining or recommending referral authority
  • a person responding to an enforcement order application
  • an applicant for a works authority or licence

    If Yes, a fee will NOT be collected.
    If No, fee payment is required.

    • FEE RELIEF - You must save this application record before adding any fee waivers

    PAYMENTS

    Need Help?

    If you have any questions about completing this form, contact our Customer Service team: 

    • Email admin@vcat.vic.gov.au 

    • Call 1300 01 8228 (1300 01 VCAT) between 9 am and 4.30 pm Monday to Friday  

    • Go to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Ground Floor, 55 King Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. We are open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. 

    Privacy Information

    For a copy of VCAT’s privacy statement, go to  www.vcat.vic.gov.au/privacy