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Transitional period for Dependent Persons Units has been extended. As of the 3rd March 2025, amendment VC266 was gazetted into the Planning Scheme, this amendment extends the timeframe for the temporary planning provisions that allow for the use and development of land for a Dependent Persons Unit (DPU) by one year to 28 March 2026. The amendment also updates the permit requirements for DPU proposals affected by particular overlays. These overlays are assessed on an individual job basis, but the provisions still seek to allow dependent persons units to be constructed without the need for a planning permit in most cases.

The Building Legislation Amendment Act 2023 has commenced.

Fact sheet explaining the key differences between farm type buildings and sheds used for storage purposes.

An outline of risk levels, known as Bushfire Attack Levels which determines construction requirements for a Building Permit.

A brief summary of the new laws introduced in December 2019 to improve swimming pool and spa safety in Victoria.

Latest updates from the VBA for December 2022.

Key changes, including changes to the cost threshold and levy rate payable - effective from January 2023.