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 8 December 2025
Harness Racing Victoria v Scott Garraway: VRT Ref. 001241
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Dr Andrew Gould and Ms Judy Bourke
Tuesday 9 December 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 Graham James: VRT Ref. 001378
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson)
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Thomas Dailly: VRT Ref. 001367
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Kathryn Kings (Deputy Chairperson), Dr Andrew Gould and Mr Robert Abrahams
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Racing Victoria v Rhonda Mangan: VRT Ref. 001380
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson)
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Marcus Lloyd: VRT Ref. 001365
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Kathryn Kings (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Danielle Hikri and Mr Josh Bornstein
Thursday 11 December 2025
Harness Racing Victoria v Greg Burns: VRT Ref. 001322
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson) and Ms Judy Bourke
Colin Baker v Greyhound Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001386
Case type: Appeal
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Danielle Hikri and Ms Judy Bourke
Racing Victoria v Smiley Chan, Mark Kavanagh, Levi Kavanagh, Askin Yargi, Amy Yargi, Symon Wilde & Julius Sandhu: VRT Refs. 001100, 001101, 001102, 001103 & 001104
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 5:00 PM
Venue: Level 16, 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Dr Andrew Gould, Mr Des Gleeson
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