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 12 January 2026
Harness Racing Victoria v Greg Burns: VRT Ref. 001322
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Judy Bourke and Dr June Smith
Tuesday 13 January 2026
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Peter Handley: VRT Ref. 001370
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 Marlene Schmidt: VRT Ref. 001392
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 Mathew Marshall: VRT Ref. 001372
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Heidi Keighran and Melissa Mahady
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Andrew Young: VRT Ref. 001373
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Maree Payne and Greg Childs
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Michelle Harvey: VRT Ref. 001376
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson)
Thursday 15 January 2026
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Lorenzo Carbone: VRT Ref. 001393
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 Murray Collyer: VRT Ref. 001403
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: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Josh Bornstein and Amanda Dickens
Harness Racing Victoria v Zac Steenhuis: VRT Ref. 001401
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 Murray Collyer: VRT Ref. 001407
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
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