Dealing with disputes

Changes to Rural Law Online

Please note that the information on Rural Law is no longer being updated. For up-to-date information on dealing with disputes, search the Victoria Law website or follow the links on this page. Each link will open in a new window.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

For information about Alternative Dispute Resolution in Victoria, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and conciliation, see:

• Victoria Law Foundation – Working it out
• Reaching Agreement – Practical advice for communicating with your neighbour
• Department of Justice – Dispute Settlement Centre

Disputes with government agencies

For information about how to deal with a dispute with a government agency, see:

• Ombudsman Victoria
• Administrative Appeals Tribunal

Finding legal information and getting legal advice

For information about finding legal information and getting legal advice in Victoria, see:

• Victoria Law Foundation – Law Help Guide 2011
• Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service