Continuing Professional Development Framework

The Victorian Government is considering introducing a mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) framework for building and plumbing practitioners.

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The Victorian Government is considering introducing a mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) framework for building and plumbing practitioners.

Building Victoria’s Recovery Taskforce

A dedicated Taskforce has been established to help keep Victoria’s building and development industry running during the coronavirus crisis.

Building Victoria’s Recovery Taskforce

A dedicated Taskforce has been established to help keep Victoria’s building and development industry running during the coronavirus crisis.

Planning and Environment Act 1987 updates

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The Planning and Environment Act 1987 has been updated to address planning processes affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) public health restrictions.

Planning and Environment Act 1987 updates

The Planning and Environment Act 1987 has been updated to address planning processes affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) public health restrictions.

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Building Victoria’s Recovery Taskforce

A dedicated Taskforce has been established to help keep Victoria’s building and development industry running during the coronavirus crisis.

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Learn about the updated Planning and Environment Act 1987

The Planning and Environment Act 1987 has been updated to address planning processes affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) public health restrictions.

Continuing Professional Development Framework

The Victorian Government is considering introducing a mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) framework for building and plumbing practitioners.

20-minute neighbourhoods

Key findings and recommendations from the pilot program are now available.