Effective 1 January 2023, the Victorian Government announced both its new Ministry and a series of Machinery of Government (MoG) changes to various Victorian Government Departments.
One of the MoG changes announced is that the Department of Transport (DoT) became the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), bringing together DoT and the land use, building and heritage and planning functions of Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP).
DTP’s establishment centralises planning, land use, precinct and policy functions within a single department as part of an integrated approach to place-based development, delivery and community outcomes.
We don’t plan or operate our road, tram, or rail systems separately – we run a transport network.
The DTP gives us a singular, integrated focus on tackling the big issues, planning for the future, and for partnering with others to address a range of issues.
We ensure that transport agencies and operators work towards a common goal of an integrated transport system that contributes to an inclusive, prosperous and environmentally responsible state. We also bring together management of ports, statutory authorities and regulators.
The Department’s operational responsibilities are delivered in strong partnership with State-owned portfolio partners and agencies.
Please refer to the Department's Governance page for further information on the Transport and Planning Portfolio:
https://www.vic.gov.au/department-of-transport-and-planning-governance(opens in a new window)
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