We deliver effective management and governance of Victoria’s public land to protect its social, economic and environmental values and maximise its use by all Victorians.
Increase the sustainable management of public and private land
We will:
- modernise policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks to ensure effective management of state forests, coasts and other Crown land
- support land managers in their stewardship of public land and private owners in managing environmental values
| Outcome measures | Result 20–21 | Target 21–22 |
|---|---|---|
| Hectares of land added to the public estate for public purposes | 82 | Annual target not available |
Increase satisfaction of Traditional Owners in land management decision-making and practices
We will:
- support Traditional Owners in finalising Traditional Owner Settlement Act agreements
- contribute to and facilitate the development and completion of joint management plans
- work collaboratively to upskill the capacity and capability of Traditional Owner Land Management Boards
- support Traditional Owners' rights to Country so that their aspirations for land, water and culture are realised
| Outcome measures | Result 20–21 | Target 21–22 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Traditional Owner Land Management Board appointments | 1 | Annual target not available |
| Traditional Owner satisfaction with DELWP's progress in enabling Aboriginal Self-determination | New measure | Establish baseline |
Increase public value benefits from government land
We will:
- identify opportunities to increase public value from government land in Victoria
- increase the accessibility and use of government land data sets to inform decision making
- improve information and advice on the Victorian Government’s land holdings for better decision making
- deliver effective management of our state forests, coasts, parks and other Crown land to provide for a broad range of community uses and values
- implement an outcome-focussed and risk-based approach to regulation to provide equitable and safe access to public land and the use of natural resources
- support state and regionally significant infrastructure projects to meet the needs of Melbourne’s growing communities
| Outcome measures | Result 20–21 | Target 21–22 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of visits to the public land estate managed by the department’s portfolio agencies (Parks Victoria) | 118.20m | 115.00m |
| Bay and park assets rated in average to excellent condition | 79% | 84% |
Increase the quality and accessibility of land administration
We will:
- deliver innovative and authoritative land administration and land information services
| Outcome measures | Result 20–21 | Target 21–22 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficient provision of timely and authoritative land administration and property information services | 100% | 100% |
| Consistent and timely provision of government land transaction approvals and advice | 100% | 100% |
Increase digital and spatial services for land transactions and land information
We will:
- enhance our core spatial data information services and help government, industry and the community generate value from it
| Outcome measures | Result 20–21 | Target 21–22 |
|---|---|---|
| Percent of updated Vicmap Foundation Data delivered within one week | 98% (@ May 2021) | 98% |
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