The list of upcoming hearings is updated every Friday for hearings scheduled in the following week. All hearings conducted by the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) are open to the public unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.
VRT hearings are held remotely via Microsoft Teams, allowing participation through audio and video link. Hearings are also held in person at our Melbourne CBD location, with occasional hearings being conducted in regional areas.
If you are a member of the public interested in observing a hearing, please contact the VRT Registry by emailing registry@vrt.vic.gov.au. Please note, for in-person hearings, due to the limited size of the hearing room in the Melbourne CBD, public attendance is facilitated through a live stream via Microsoft Teams.
It is standard practice for the VRT Registrar to record all hearings. For privacy and security reasons, the Tribunal does not allow parties or members of the public to record hearings. This approach is consistent with the practices of Victorian Courts.
Please be aware that the Tribunal reserves the right to deny observation of hearings to any member of the public who exhibits disruptive behaviour. The VRT is committed to ensuring that hearings are conducted fairly and without interruption.
Monday, 24 February 2025
Harness Racing Victoria v George Schembri: VRT Ref. 001289
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9.30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge John Bowman (Chairperson)
Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Domenic Martello v Harness Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001265
Case Type: Appeal
Hearing Type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9.30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge John Bowman (Chairperson)
James Herbertson v Harness Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001266
Case Type: Appeal
Hearing Type: Hearing
Time: 9.30 AM
Venue: Video link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Maree Payne and Mr Des Gleeson
Thursday, 27 February 2025
Danielle Smith v Greyhound Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001290
Case Type: Appeal
Hearing Type: Hearing
Time: 9.30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge John Bowman (Chairperson)
Friday, 28 February 2025
Greyhound Racing Victoria v David Geall: VRT Ref. 001222
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9.30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Kathryn Kings (Deputy Chairperson) and Dr Andrew Gould
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Rohan Gladman & Helen Deavin: VRT Refs. 001212, 001213 & 001214
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Hearing
Time: 10.00 AM
Venue: Committee Room, Ballarat Turf Club, 72 Midas Rd, Miners Rest VIC
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Maree Payne and Ms Danielle Hikri
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