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.
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Vicki Karabitsakos: VRT Ref. 001469
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson) and Judge Richard Maidment (Deputy Chairperson)
Aaron Farley v Greyhound Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001520
Case type: Appeal
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:15 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson) and Judge Richard Maidment (Deputy Chairperson)
Jordan Leedham v Harness Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001513
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 Mr Josh Bornstein
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Cody Hose: VRT Ref. 001495
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Judge Richard Maidment (Deputy Chairperson) and Ms Melissa Mahady
Thursday 8 October 2026
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Susan Richards: VRT Ref. 001496
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Ms Danielle Hikri and Ms Amanda Dickens
Friday 9 October 2026
Racing Victoria v Shea Eden: VRT Ref. 001518
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 11:15 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson)
Racing Victoria v Joanne Arneill: VRT Ref. 001492
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 11:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson)
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