Melbourne 2030 Audit
The Minister for Planning is currently overseeing an audit of Melbourne 2030 and on 11 June 2007 announced the appointment of a four-member independent Audit Expert Group to provide a set of conclusions on issues it sees as relevant to the effective implementation of Melbourne 2030.
All Victorians were invited to make a submission as part of a public submissions process. Submissions closed on 24 September 2007. Over 200 submissions were received and will be considered by the independent Audit Expert Group. The Terms of Reference for the independent Audit Expert Group also enable the Group to undertake whatever consultation with submitters or other parties it deems necessary to inform its work.
The Melbourne 2030 audit is focused on implementation of Melbourne 2030 and will provide an opportunity to take stock of implementation and how we can do things better so that Melbourne remains one of the most liveable cities in the world.
Submission process
All Victorians were invited to make a submission as part of the five-yearly audit of Melbourne 2030. A short guide to assist those wishing to make a submission was made available: 
Melbourne 2030 Audit Guide To Submissions (PDF - 74 Kb)
Submitters were advised that submissions should be consistent with the independent Audit Expert Group's Terms of Reference (PDF - 24 Kb)
Submitters were also advised that material outside the Terms of Reference may not be considered by the Audit Expert Group. In particular, the Terms of Reference make it clear that the audit will not involve a fundamental re-examination of the principles and directions of Melbourne 2030 and the Audit Expert Group is not expected to consider:
- amendments to the Urban Growth Boundary;
- designation of particular activity centres;
- the merits of specific development proposals;
- the merits of particular investments in infrastructure or services.
Submissions online
Over 200 submissions were received, receipted and checked by the Department of Planning and Community Development to ensure that requests for privacy are honoured.
Copies of all submissions have been made available for public viewing, except where submitters requested their submissions not be made publicly available. To view the submissions visit the Melbourne 2030 Audit - Submissions webpage.
The Department of Planning and Community Development has released the report
Melbourne 2030 Audit: Analysis of Progress and Findings from the 2006 Census (PDF - 1.5 Mb)The report outlines key findings of the 2006 Census and provides an analysis of progress made in implementing Melbourne 2030. These findings have been informed by early analysis of 2006 Census data, a review of Victorian Government actions in implementing Melbourne 2030 and the views of key stakeholders.
The report is structured around six key questions:
- What have been the major external trends in the last five years?
- Has the first five year Implementation Program been completed?
- What progress has been made in major policy areas?
- Is new development reflecting the intent of Melbourne 2030?
- What policy refinements are needed?
- What initiatives need to be completed over the next five years to enhance effective implementation of Melbourne 2030?
It will assist the work of the independent Audit Expert Group and organisations interested in Melbourne 2030 and the Audit. It may also be of particular interest to people and organisations who have made a submission to the Audit. Detailed information about the findings of the Audit will be provided when it is completed in 2008.
Next steps
The independent Audit Expert Group will consider submissions as part of their work. The Terms of Reference provide for the Audit Expert Group to undertake whatever consultation with submitters or other parties it deems necessary to inform its work.
The Audit Expert Group's consideration will include:
- Whether recent development trends are consistent with the outcomes sought through Melbourne 2030;
- Progress and effectiveness of the initial Melbourne 2030 implementation initiatives;
- Advice on strategic and implementation priorities for the next five years; and
- Identification of key aspects of Melbourne 2030 where there is a need for refinement of policy or implementation initiatives to achieve the strategic intent of the strategy and enhance Melbourne’s liveability.
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Audit Expert Group
On 11 June 2007, the Minister for Planning announced the appointment of a four-member independent expert group to assist with the audit. For more information read the Community to have its say on implementation of Melbourne 2030 media release.
The group will provide advice to the Minister to inform the audit’s second stage, and will help to review submissions from the community, local councils, industry and key stakeholders, to ensure all interested parties have their say on the implementation of Melbourne 2030.
The group members are:
 Chair: Prof. Rob Moodie Current Chair of Global Health, Melbourne University. Former CEO of the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, with almost 30 years experience in multi-disciplinary public policy roles. |  |  David Whitney An eminent Victorian planner with over 35 years experience. | |  Michael Wright QC A specialist in planning law for 40 years. | |  Dr Ann McAfee An international planning expert with 30 years of experience in the City of Vancouver, Canada. |
The independent Audit Expert Group is expected to submit its report and recommendations to the Minister by early 2008.
Find out more about the group by reading the
Terms of Reference (PDF - 24 Kb)which guides their work.
Please note: Document(s) on this page are presented in PDF format. If you do not have the Adobe Reader, you can download a copy free from the Adobe web site.
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