Pipelines Act 2005

to facilitate the development of pipelines for the benefit of Victoria;

to create an effective, efficient and flexible regulatory system for the construction and operation of pipelines;

to establish sound consultative processes relating to the construction and operation of pipelines;

to establish processes to determine the most efficient and suitable route for each pipeline;

to protect the public from environmental, health and safety risks resulting from the construction and operation of pipelines;

to ensure that pipelines are constructed and operated in a way that minimises adverse environmental impacts and has regard for the need for sustainable development.