Application forms
Where possible, we ask that you please submit your application form via the online link or by emailing your completed form to enquiries@vsbc.vic.gov.au. There is currently a delay in processing applications received via post due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Before you submit an application, we encourage you to try to resolve the dispute directly with the other party.
If you have been unsuccessful in resolving the dispute and would like to proceed to dispute resolution, please use the below application forms. These can be submitted online, emailed or posted to the Victorian Small Business Commission, along with any relevant documents, such as a copy of a lease, expert reports, correspondence or photographs. If you intend to have someone else represent you at mediation, please read our web page on authority to participate in mediation.
Do you have a retail leases dispute?
If so, please use this application form. Please note there is a $195 fee for mediation to resolve retail leasing matters. This fee will be waived for disputes about rent relief only.
Do you have a small business dispute?
If so, please use this application form. Please note there is a $195 fee for mediation to resolve small business matters. This fee will be waived for disputes about rent relief only.
Do you have a goods and freight owner drivers and forestry contractors dispute?
If you have a goods and freight owner drivers and forestry contractors dispute please use this application form.
If you are requesting arbitration of a good and freight owner drivers and forestry contractors dispute please use this application form.
Do you have a taxis or hire cars owner or operator dispute?
If you have a taxis or hire cars owner or operator dispute please use this form.
Do you have a farm debt dispute?
If you have a farm debt dispute please visit the Agriculture Victoria website to download the farm dispute forms.
Frequently requested forms
Request for a five year waiver certificate (Retail Leases Act 2003)
Application for appointment of a specialist retail valuer (Retail Leases Act 2003)
Disclosure statement (Retail Leases Act 2003)
Request for a waiver certificate (Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act 2005)