Victorian Planning System Ministerial Advisory Committee
The Victorian planning system affects the everyday life of all Victorians. It regulates or relates to buildings and homes, the location of shopping centres and community facilities, as well as the location of transport infrastructure and recreation space.
The Minister for Planning has established an Advisory Committee to review the planning system in Victoria.
Advisory Committee Report
The Advisory Committee has submitted its initial report to the Minister for Planning for his consideration. The Victorian Government will respond to the committee's findings in early 2012.
Call for Submissions
The Advisory Committee has consulted with a wide range of planning stakeholders, including local government, community and industry representatives. The call for submissions closed on 31 August 2011. Over 500 submissions were received.
Copies of submissions are available for viewing:
Advisory Committee Appointment and Terms of Reference
The Advisory Committee has been appointed under section 151 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
The Advisory Committee's tasks and the process to be followed are set out in the Terms of Reference.
Victorian Planning System - Ministerial Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference (DOC - 64 KB)
Victorian Planning System - Ministerial Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference (PDF - 1.2 MB)
Advisory Committee Membership
The following people have been appointed to the Committee:
- Geoff Underwood - Chair
- Catherine Heggen
- David Keenan
- Terry Montebello
- Jane Nathan
- Leigh Phillips
View brief biographies of the Committee members (DOC - 26 KB)
For inquiries about the Committee, please contact us by email at advisory.committee@dpcd.vic.gov.au