State guide · VIC
Chasing a debt in
Victoria.
Every state does this differently. Here's what you need to know if your debtor is in Victoria.
Small claims / tribunal
VCAT (Consumer & Business List)
Cap: $10,000
Filing fees: $72–$735
Informal, fast, usually no lawyers needed.
General jurisdiction
Magistrates' Court
Cap: $100,000
Filing fees: $286–$1,063
Formal pleadings. Legal costs partly recoverable.
Local quirk
VCAT is no-lawyer-by-default for claims under $10k.
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