- Published by:
- Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
- Date:
- 1 Oct 2021
The Conservation Regulator oversees the regulation of timber harvesting, public land use, biodiversity and fire prevention within the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP).
Now into our second year of operation, the Conservation Regulator has continued to refine and improve our regulatory practice.
In 2020–21 we updated our regulatory priorities to best represent the main risks to our regulatory objectives across Victoria.
Chief's message
Welcome to the Conservation Regulator’s Year In Review for 2020–21. Our second full year of operation is one that has had immense and unprecedented challenges.
About us
The Conservation Regulator oversees the regulation of timber harvesting, public land use, biodiversity and fire prevention within the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP).
Progress on our regulatory priorities
In 2020–21 we delivered significant outcomes to support our regulatory priorities.
Our achievements
In our second year of operation, we have continued to establish ourselves as a new regulator.
Regulating timber harvesting
The Conservation Regulator undertakes a number of activities to monitor compliance with timber harvesting regulations.
Our people and governance
The Conservation Regulator has more than 120 staff spread across the state with staff in all six DELWP regions.
Budget and reporting
The Conservation Regulator’s budget covers its operational and strategic activities. We also report against key performance indicators which relate to our core regulatory accountabilities.
Appendix A
A summary of the progress made against commitments for which the Conservation Regulator is responsible for delivering in the DELWP Response to the Independent Review into Timber Harvesting Regulation.
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