Victorian policy

Housing and Planning

Invest in serviced land release and infrastructure supporting first-home buyers while preserving dedicated public and emergency housing assistance for vulnerable people.
Support tighter lawful restrictions on foreign land ownership, and strengthen compliance with existing Victorian vacant-residential-land and absentee-owner tax rules.
Cut red tape in planning approvals, especially for infill and regional development.
Reform VCAT and local government approvals to fast-track high-need housing and infrastructure.
Restore planning protections to the Green Wedge and enforce sustainable development principles.
Integrate state planning frameworks to reduce fragmentation and duplication.
Increase housing diversity by supporting mixed-use development and density where infrastructure supports it.
Implement “Build Fast, Build Fair” planning reform, including a proposed 60-day planning decision period and suitably defined Smart Growth Zones, while preserving Green Wedge protections.
Expand access to emergency public housing for vulnerable people while separately supporting land release and infrastructure for first-home buyers.
Introduce the “Free to Help” approach: simplified approvals for emergency shelters, food services, community kitchens and temporary accommodation operated by recognised charities and community organisations.
Create a “Vacant to Viable” pathway for unused public or private land and buildings to provide temporary charitable accommodation, including incentives or low-cost leases.
Allow suitable temporary caravans, cabins or tiny homes used as emergency accommodation, subject to essential safety and public-health requirements.
Support safe overnight accommodation and referral services that help people move into stable housing.

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