CAV, VCAT and the Courts
Similarities between VCAT and CAV
no pre-trial procedures (generally for VCAT)
no jury
no need for legal representation
not appropriate for large complex claims
cannot hear class actions
uses conciliation
doesn't use arbitration
VCAT and courts similarities
3rd party makes the decision
binding outcome
not a private resolution
uses mediation
avenue of appeals
VCAT, courts and CAV similarities
restrictions on jurisdiction
uses a range of dispute resolution methods
VCAT, courts and CAV differences
non-binding outcome (CAV)
third party does not make the decision (CAV)
private resolution (CAV)
no rules of evidence and procedure (CAV)
flexible rules of evidence and procedure (VCAT)
rules of evidence and procedure (courts)
pre-trial procedures (courts)
jury if a party of the judge requires one (courts)
need for legal representation (courts)
appropriate for large complex claims (courts)
can hear representative proceedings (courts)
no appeals allowed (CAV)