Supply Disputes
A party can apply to VCAT to resolve a dispute with:
- a supplier or possible supplier;
- a purchaser or possible purchaser;
- the supply or possible supply;
- purchase or possible purchase of goods and services;
Services must be supplied in trade or commerce and may include some claims relating to interests in real estate.
Fair Trading
Disputes may also include damages for breach of the provisions of the Fair Trading Act 1999 that occurred in trade or commerce. 'Anyone' includes:
- traders
- companies
- businesses
- consumers
- individuals
and regardless of whether the goods or services are for private or business use.
What are the time limits for applying?
You must bring claims under the Fair Trading Act 1999 within 6 years of the dispute.
Motor Car Disputes
Claims under the Motor Car Traders Act 1986 must be made within 3 months. There is no limit to the amount you can claim. The person(s) you are making this claim against may counterclaim for the money you owe them.
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