Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee
The functions of the Environment and Planning Committee are to inquire into and report on any proposal, matter or thing concerned with the arts, environment and planning the use, development and protection of land.
The Environment and Planning Committee may inquire into, hold public hearings, consider and report on any Bills or draft Bills referred by the Legislative Council, annual reports, estimates of expenditure or other documents laid before the Legislative Council in accordance with an Act, provided these are relevant to its functions.
Government Departments allocated for oversight:
- Department of the Environment, Land, Water and Planning
- Department of Premier and Cabinet
The 60th Parliament expired on 3 November 2026. A general election will be held on 28 November 2026. All Committees of the 60th Parliament ceased to exist on 3 November 2026, and any incomplete inquiries lapsed from that date. New Committees will be established in the 61st Parliament. For further information, please contact the Committee Services Office on 03 8682 2800 or cso@parliament.vic.gov.au.
Contact
Address
Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee
Parliament House
Spring Street
EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002
The Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee conducted inquiries in previous parliaments.