the year, Deputy President Ian Lulham was appointed ADR member succeeding Deputy President Genevieve Nihill. VCAT’s members and staff are pivotal to our ability to deliver fair and efficient resolution of disputes for all Victorians. VCAT prides itself on the capability of its people and ensures that there is high quality training and professional development available. The Professional Development Group is chaired by Vice President Judge Pamela Jenkins and includes all Heads of Division. During 2013-14, VCAT ran a busy schedule of training including a number of twilight sessions to keep members up-to-date with legislative changes in Victoria, list-specific professional development days, as well as mindfulness workshops. The 2014 VCAT Conference was held in March for members and staff, and achieved excellent reviews and attendance. I had the great pleasure of launching the Building a Better VCAT Strategic Plan, which describes our strategic vision for 2014-17. The Hon. Robert Clark MP, Attorney-General for Victoria, again opened the conference and key addresses were given by Ms Christine Nixon, former Chief Commissioner of Police, Dr Craig Hassed and Dr Louise Mahler. My special thanks go to the staff who undertook the organisation and planning of this significant event. were a number of promotions and appointments to the Tribunal during 2013-14. Congratulations to Senior Members Heather Barker and Genevieve Nihill who were promoted to Deputy President. Congratulations also to Members Gerry Butcher and Stella Moraitis who were promoted to Senior Member. Congratulations to Members Andrew Kinkaid and Susan Burdon-Smith who were appointed as full-time members. I thank our new Heads of Division, Deputy Presidents Cathy Aird and Genevieve Nihill, who succeeded Deputy Presidents Heather Lambrick and Anne Coghlan. Deputy President Coghlan retired as full-time member after many years of service, but has elected to continue as a sessional senior member. Congratulations to members appointed as Heads and Deputy Heads of Lists, and to the new sessional members appointed to the Tribunal over the course of the year. I express my sincere thanks to the members who retired as well as administrative staff who concluded their time at VCAT over the last year. Your service to the Victorian community is greatly appreciated. I thank the Tribunal members and staff who throughout the year have continued to give outstanding service to VCAT and the Victorian community. I look forward to an exciting and active year of continuing progress for VCAT in 2014-15. Justice Greg Garde AO RFD President
the year, Deputy President Ian Lulham was appointed ADR member succeeding Deputy President Genevieve Nihill. VCAT’s members and staff are pivotal to our ability to deliver fair and efficient resolution of disputes for all Victorians. VCAT prides itself on the capability of its people and ensures that there is high quality training and professional development available. The Professional Development Group is chaired by Vice President Judge Pamela Jenkins and includes all Heads of Division. During 2013-14, VCAT ran a busy schedule of training including a number of twilight sessions to keep members up-to-date with legislative changes in Victoria, list-specific professional development days, as well as mindfulness workshops. The 2014 VCAT Conference was held in March for members and staff, and achieved excellent reviews and attendance. I had the great pleasure of launching the Building a Better VCAT Strategic Plan, which describes our strategic vision for 2014-17. The Hon. Robert Clark MP, Attorney-General for Victoria, again opened the conference and key addresses were given by Ms Christine Nixon, former Chief Commissioner of Police, Dr Craig Hassed and Dr Louise Mahler. My special thanks go to the staff who undertook the organisation and planning of this significant event. were a number of promotions and appointments to the Tribunal during 2013-14. Congratulations to Senior Members Heather Barker and Genevieve Nihill who were promoted to Deputy President. Congratulations also to Members Gerry Butcher and Stella Moraitis who were promoted to Senior Member. Congratulations to Members Andrew Kinkaid and Susan Burdon-Smith who were appointed as full-time members. I thank our new Heads of Division, Deputy Presidents Cathy Aird and Genevieve Nihill, who succeeded Deputy Presidents Heather Lambrick and Anne Coghlan. Deputy President Coghlan retired as full-time member after many years of service, but has elected to continue as a sessional senior member. Congratulations to members appointed as Heads and Deputy Heads of Lists, and to the new sessional members appointed to the Tribunal over the course of the year. I express my sincere thanks to the members who retired as well as administrative staff who concluded their time at VCAT over the last year. Your service to the Victorian community is greatly appreciated. I thank the Tribunal members and staff who throughout the year have continued to give outstanding service to VCAT and the Victorian community. I look forward to an exciting and active year of continuing progress for VCAT in 2014-15. Justice Greg Garde AO RFD President