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Please be advised that the Medical Panels office will be closed from 1:00pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and will reopen at 8:30am on Monday 5 January 2026.
You will still be able to send referrals (referrals@medicalpanels.vic.gov.au), and information or queries (info@medicalpanels.vic.gov.au) via email during this time, and we will attend to these once we return to the office.

Medical Panel hearings

Your Panel hearing is an opportunity to talk to independent medical experts about your claim.

Before your Panel hearing

Everything you need to know about how to prepare for a Medical Panel hearing — from the duration of the Panel hearing to what to bring.

At your Panel hearing

Everything you need to know about what will happen during your Medical Panel Panel hearing — from the duration of the Panel hearing to the number of doctors on the Panel.

After your Panel hearing

Everything you need to know about what happens after your Medical Panel hearing — from how long it takes to get the Medical Panel's opinion to whether the Panel will need more information.

Getting the Medical Panel's opinion

Everything you need to know about getting the Medical Panel's opinion — from what to do if you’ve got questions to who to contact for advice.

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