Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 - SECT 87

What happens if a party fails to attend a compulsory conference?

87. What happens if a party fails to attend a compulsory conference?

If a party does not attend a properly convened compulsory conference-

   (a)  the conference may proceed at the appointed time in the party's
        absence; and

   (b)  if a member of the Tribunal is presiding and all the parties present
        agree, the Tribunal, constituted by that member, may-

   (i)  determine the proceeding adversely to the absent party and make any
        appropriate orders; or

   (ii) direct that the absent party be struck out of the proceeding.