Participation of proposed represented person or represented person at hearing
156 Participation of proposed represented person or represented person at hearing
The proposed represented person, represented person, proposed supported person or supported person (as the case requires) must attend in person a hearing conducted by VCAT in relation to an application made under this Division unless VCAT is satisfied that—
the person does not wish to attend the hearing in person; or
the personal attendance of the person at the hearing is impracticable or unreasonable, despite any arrangement that VCAT may make.
Note
See section 100(1) of the VCAT Act which provides that if VCAT thinks it appropriate, it may conduct all or part of a proceeding by means of a conference conducted using telephones, video links or any other system of telecommunication.
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