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 3 August 2026
Racing Victoria v Patrick Payne: VRT Ref. 001279
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson) and Ms Melissa Mahady
Harness Racing Victoria v Brad Angove: VRT Ref. 001479
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Paul Lacava (Deputy Chairperson), Dr June Smith and Ms Melissa Mahady
Tuesday 4 August 2026
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Ian Robinson: VRT Ref. 001466
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson) and Mr Greg Childs
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Mark Chapple: VRT Ref. 001463
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 6:15 PM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson)
Wednesday 5 August 2026
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Steven Bruce White: VRT Ref. 001468
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Ms Maree Payne and Ms Melissa Mahady
Thursday 6 August 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 Albert Cefai: VRT Ref. 001484
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 Vine Vallelonga: VRT Ref. 001486
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Friday 7 August 2026
Racing Victoria v Richard Pinsent: VRT Ref. 001447
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Penalty Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Dr June Smith and Dr Andrew Gould
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