Victorian Planning Authority Act 2017

The primary object of the Authority is to provide advice and assistance that is in accordance with the objectives of planning in Victoria.

Without limiting subsection (1), the primary object includes collaborating with government agencies (including public sector bodies) and Councils—

to promote the objectives of planning in Victoria; and

to support productivity, liveability, housing affordability and environmental quality for Victorian communities; and

for facilitation of timely and coordinated delivery of infrastructure and services; and

to promote the alignment of decisions made by government about infrastructure with land use planning; and

to promote the supply of housing; and

to encourage land development that is sustainable and that takes into account natural and other hazards.