The Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) publishes a list of upcoming hearings every Friday for hearings scheduled in the following week.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal, all hearings are open to the public.
Hearing format
Remote hearings
Most hearings are conducted via Microsoft Teams, allowing observation by audio or video link.
In-person hearings
Hearings are also held at our Melbourne CBD hearing room, with some hearings conducted in regional locations.
Due to limited seating at the Melbourne venue, public access is generally provided via a live Microsoft Teams stream.
Observing a hearing
Members of the public who wish to observe a hearing are encouraged to contact the VRT Registry by email at registry@vrt.vic.gov.au.
Conditions of attendance
Observers must comply with the Court Security Act 1980, which sets out requirements to ensure the security, good order and proper management of hearings.
Under this act:
- carrying prohibited items or recording proceedings without authorisation is an offence
- authorised officers may remove any person who refuses to follow directions or is likely to disrupt the hearing
- the use of cameras and recording devices is restricted within a hearing premises.
Attendance is conditional upon adherence to these requirements.
Monday 17 November 2025
Harness Racing Victoria v Scott Garraway: VRT Ref. 001241
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Level 16, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Dr Andrew Gould and Ms Judy Bourke
Tuesday 18 November 2025
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Jason Stemmer: VRT Ref. 001371
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Matthew Marshall: VRT Ref. 001372
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:15 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Andrew Young: VRT Ref. 001373
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Trevor Whitford: VRT Ref. 001374
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:45 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Harness Racing Victoria v Scott Garraway: VRT Ref. 001241
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Level 16, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Dr Andrew Gould and Ms Judy Bourke
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Sarah Xerri: VRT Ref. 001366
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:15 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Paul Lacava (Deputy Chairperson) and Mr Des Gleeson
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Harness Racing Victoria v Scott Garraway: VRT Ref. 001241
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Level 16, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Dr Andrew Gould and Ms Judy Bourke
Thursday 20 November 2025
Harness Racing Victoria v Scott Garraway: VRT Ref. 001241
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Level 16, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Dr Andrew Gould and Ms Judy Bourke
Friday 21 November 2025
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Susan Richards & Brendan Stephens: VRT Refs. 001317 & 001356
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Level 16, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panel: Judge Paul Lacava (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Maree Payne and Ms Danielle Hikri
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