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, 29 September 2026
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Craig Burns: VRT Ref. 001509
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 Jennifer Burns: VRT Ref. 001510
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9.45 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Kevin Ross: VRT Ref. 001511
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Directions Hearing
Time: 10.00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Tammy Kennedy-Harris: VRT Ref. 001512
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Directions Hearing
Time: 10.15 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Racing Victoria v Carly Thomas: VRT Ref. 001504
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Directions Hearing
Time: 10.30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Racing Victoria v Lee Hope & Shannon Hope: VRT Ref. 001494
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Hearing
Time: 11.00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Paul Lacava (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Amanda Dickens and Mr Josh Bornstein
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Harness Racing Victoria v John Justice: VRT Ref. 001444
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9.00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Harness Racing Victoria v Vince Vallelonga: VRT Ref. 001486
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9.15 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Harness Racing Victoria v Ross Graham: VRT Ref. 001508
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Hearing
Time: 9.30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Paul Lacava (Deputy Chairperson), Dr June Smith and Ms Danielle Hikri
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