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The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) [1] was formed by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 [2] in the state of Victoria, Australia.As part of the Victorian Justice system the tribunal sits 'below' the Magistrates Court in the court hierarchy.
This is a list of royal commissions and commissions of inquiry appointed by the Government of Victoria. [1] Royal Commissions are currently held in Victoria under the terms of the Inquiries Act 2014. [2] This list includes Royal Commissions that were conducted jointly with the Government of Australia. Note that this list excludes Select Committees.
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria is the lowest court in the Australian state of Victoria. The court possesses original jurisdiction over summary offences and indictable offences heard summarily, as well as civil claims up to $100,000. It is also able to hear various pre-trial criminal procedures, including bail applications and committal ...
On 27 July 2023, the Electoral Commissioner determined the number of members of the House of Representatives to be chosen in each state and territory. The seat entitlement of Western Australia was increased from fifteen to sixteen in this determination. [22] In January 2024, a redistribution began in Western Australia. [165]
Fines are calculated by multiplying the value of a penalty unit by the number of units prescribed for the offence. For example, if a crime was committed in New South Wales worth 100 units, the fine would be 100 × $110 = $11,000. Prior to the introduction of penalty units, fines and other charges were usually prescribed in terms of ordinary money.
The Victoria State Government enforces acts passed by the parliament through government departments, statutory authorities, and other public agencies. The government is formally presided over by the governor , who exercises executive authority granted by the state's constitution through the Executive Council, a body consisting of senior cabinet ...
The 2026 Victorian state election is expected to be held on 28 November 2026 to elect the 61st Parliament of Victoria. [1] All 88 seats in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) and all 40 seats in the Legislative Council (upper house) will be up for election, presuming there are no new electorates added in a redistribution .
The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) was a department in Victoria, Australia.Commencing operation on 1 January 2019, the DJPR supported six ministers across 10 portfolios, broadly related to economic development.