29Participation of proposed represented person at hearing

29 Participation of proposed represented person at hearing The proposed represented person must attend in person a hearing conducted by VCAT in relation to an application made under this Division unless VCAT is satisfied that— (a) the proposed represented person does not wish to attend the hearing in person; or (b) the personal attendance of the proposed represented person at the hearing is impracticable or unreasonable, despite any arrangement that VCAT may make. 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.