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Heritage Act 2017
156VCAT review of repair order to carry out works
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156 VCAT review of repair order to carry out works
(1) An owner of a registered place or registered object may apply to VCAT for review of a repair order served on the owner under section 155.
(2) The application must be made within 28 days after the service of the order.
(3) VCAT may grant an extension of time for compliance with the repair order pending the hearing of the application.
(4) An extension under subsection (3) may be subject to any conditions VCAT considers fit.
(5) On a review of an order, VCAT must set aside the order if satisfied that the owner of the registered place or registered object has not—
(a) allowed it to fall into disrepair; or
(b) failed to maintain it to the extent that its conservation is threatened.
(6) Otherwise, VCAT must confirm the repair order.