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 1 December 2025
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: 10:00 AM
Venue: Conference Room 27.34, Level 27, 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Dr Andrew Gould, Mr Des Gleeson
Tuesday 2 December 2025
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Kylie Norton: VRT Ref. 001364
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Kathryn Kings (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Heidi Keighran and Mr Robert Abrahams
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: 10:00 AM
Venue: Conference Room 27.34, Level 27, 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Dr Andrew Gould, Mr Des Gleeson
Wednesday 3 December 2025
Greyhound Racing Victoria v David Shovan: VRT Ref. 001331
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson) and Ms Maree Payne
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: 10:00 AM
Venue: Conference Room 27.34, Level 27, 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Dr Andrew Gould, Mr Des Gleeson
Thursday 4 December 2025
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: 10:00 AM
Venue: Conference Room 27.34, Level 27, 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Dr Andrew Gould, Mr Des Gleeson
Friday 5 December 2025
John Rowe v Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001390
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: 10:00 AM
Venue: Conference Room 27.34, Level 27, 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Dr Andrew Gould, Mr Des Gleeson
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