Transport news

The Victorian Government is running a world-first trial to evaluate the effects of THC prescribed medicinal cannabis on the driving performance of patients within a controlled-track environment.

Latest news from The Department of Transport and Planning.

From 1 January 2023, the Department of Transport has been renamed to the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP).

We are focused on balancing the needs of inner west residents and industry with the efficiency and operation of the wider transport network.

We’re improving air quality in the inner west by helping decarbonise the freight sector and sealing roads causing dust pollution.

The Victorian Government is committed to keeping the western suburbs moving as the area’s population grows.

In October 2025, fourteen organisations including researchers and industry were awarded a Safer Motorcycle Grant.

We’re moving freight onto trains and taking trucks off local roads with a new on-dock rail to be built at the Port of Melbourne.

Supporting the use of more efficient, safer, and environmentally friendly road freight combinations known as High Productivity Freight Vehicles (HPFVs) is one of the key road freight objectives outlined in the Victorian Freight Plan - Delivering the Goods and the HPFV plan, Moving More with Less.

Working at the Department provides, people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

Make an online payment for a tax invoice from the Department of Transport and Planning.

On 26 October 2023, over 80 leaders from the freight sector came together to discuss decarbonisation challenges, to understand the role of government in the transition journey.

The Department advertises certain Construction Works and Services projects on Buying for Victoria.