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 1 June 2026
Racing Victoria v Robert Stutchbury: VRT Ref. 001440
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Dr June Smith and Dr Andrew Gould
Tuesday 2 June 2026
Racing Victoria v Brandon Stockdale: VRT Ref. 001441
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Paul Lacava (Deputy Chairperson), Dr Andrew Gould and Ms Maree Payne
Wednesday 3 June 2026
Racing Victoria v Anthony & Sam Freedman: VRT Ref. 001410
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: VRT Hearing Room, Level 16, 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Ms Amanda Dickens and Mr Des Gleeson
Thursday 4 June 2026
Tina Ridis v Harness Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001471
Case type: Appeal
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Paul Lacava (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Maree Payne and Dr Andrew Gould
Friday 5 June 2026
Racing Victoria v Jennifer Davis: VRT Ref. 001437
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson)
Harness Racing Victoria v Alison Alford: VRT Ref. 001168
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:45 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson)
Harness Racing Victoria v Alex Freeman: VRT Ref. 001170
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson)
Harness Racing Victoria v Phillip Ellery: VRT Ref. 001264
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 10:15 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson)
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