Details
- Topic:
- Regulatory reform
- Audiences:
- State government - regulatory policy, State government - regulatory operations
- Regulatory function:
- Legislation
- Industry:
- All relevant industries
- Document type:
- Fact sheet
- Author:
- Department of Treasury and Finance
- Date published:
- 17 July 2026
About
Regulatory omnibus bills led by the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) help keep regulation fit for purpose and make Victoria an easier place to do business.
DTF facilitated omnibus bills in 2021, 2023, 2025 and 2026 that contained over 120 amendments across multiple ministerial portfolios. These are prepared by collaborating with departments, agencies and regulators to identify opportunities for simple, non-controversial changes to regulation.
Regular DTF bills contain amendments that:
- Support effective and efficient regulation
- Promote greater accessibility, clarity and consistency with legislation and existing policies
- Streamline processes and reduce administrative burden
- Correct technical errors and make minor updates to legislation
How this tool can help
Departments and regulators can propose amendments for inclusion in the Omnibus Bill that are, not controversial, broadly consistent with current policy and do not require extensive stakeholder consultation. While DTF coordinates the Omnibus Bill process, policy teams remain responsible for developing and substantiating the underlying policy rationale for their proposed amendments.
For example, amendments in the 2025 and 2026 Acts include:
- Promoting consistency with other legislation and existing government policies by amending the Transfer for Land Act 1958 so that the Registrar for Titles can collect fees on a value for money basis in line with Victoria’s Pricing for value guidelines.
- Supporting effective and efficient regulation by amending Victoria’s Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 and the Accident Compensation Act 1985 to bring Victoria into line with the Commonwealth Government’s decision to modernise the payment infrastructure through the phase out of cheques.
- Streamlining processes and reducing administrative burden by amending the Spent Convictions Act 2021 to remove duplicative requirements for spent conviction applicants.
Support to apply this tool
If you’re interested in getting involved or have any questions, contact the Department of Treasury and Finance at reg.reform@dtf.vic.gov.au to:
- get advice about being included in our 2027 Bill
- next steps in the process.
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