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 12 May 2025
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Michael Katsiris: VRT Ref. 001262
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Level 16, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Dr Andrew Gould, and Ms Amanda Dickens
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Racing Victoria v Smiley Chan: VRT Ref. 001100
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge John Bowman (Chairperson)
Racing Victoria v Mark Kavanagh and Levi Kavanagh: VRT Ref. 001101
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge John Bowman (Chairperson)
Racing Victoria v Askin Yargi and Amy Yargi: VRT Ref. 001102
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge John Bowman (Chairperson)
Racing Victoria v Symon Wilde: VRT Ref. 001103
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge John Bowman (Chairperson)
Racing Victoria v Julius Sandhu: VRT Ref. 001104
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge John Bowman (Chairperson)
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Martin Taylor: VRT Ref. 001276
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 Gerry Orr: VRT Ref 001269
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Hearing
Time: 10:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson) and Dr Andrew Gould
Thursday 15 May 2025
Greyhound Racing Victoria v IAN DANN: VRT Ref. 001274
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 Maree Payne
Friday 16 May 2025
Greyhound Racing Victoria v MICHAEL ZAMMIT: VRT Ref. 001218
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio Link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson) and Ms Melissa Mahady
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