Victorian Planning Authority Act 2017

The Authority must perform its functions and exercise its powers under this Act in accordance with—

the objectives of planning in Victoria; and

any economic and social objectives established from time to time by the State Government.

In performing its functions and exercising its powers, the Authority must—

engage, consult and collaborate with other planning entities, including Councils, in relation to their functions as planning authorities and responsible authorities; and

have regard to the whole of the functions conferred on Councils, planning authorities and responsible authorities by the Planning and Environment Act 1987; and

have regard to the functions of public sector bodies, including public sector bodies that have responsibility for the planning and delivery of infrastructure and related services; and

seek to achieve State Government policy objectives through coordination between all levels of government, government agencies (including public sector bodies) and with the private sector.

The Authority must have regard to its current annual business plan under section 44 in performing its functions.

The Authority is subject to the general direction and control of the Minister.