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Find out if bushfire controls apply to your property and what they mean for you.

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All 79 council identified gaps and opportunities for planning reform

Local councils have their say on gaps, opportunities and priorities for digital planning reform in Victoria.

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New tools to measure Victorian population growth and change.

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Rural Worker accommodation changes

Learn how the Victorian Government is making it easier to provide on-farm accommodation for rural workers.

Victorias Big Housing Build

Learn about the streamlined approval and permit process for Victoria's big housing build.

Planning for environment protection

Learn how the planning system supports environment protection.

20-minute neighbourhoods

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