Head, Transport for Victoria

The Head, Transport for Victoria (Head, TfV) is a statutory authority established by s64A of the Transport Integration Act 2010 with the primary objective to coordinate, provide, operate, and maintain the public transport system, the freight rail network, and the road system in Victoria.

The Head, TfV holds a number of responsibilities within the Victorian Planning System to deliver its transport function, including as a Referral Authority, a landowner and as a body who may be affected by a development/land use proposal or planning scheme amendment.

The Head, TfV holds a key strategic role in ensuring that Victoria’s State Transport System is coordinated and integrated.

Chart depicting the transport system local movement networks

For further information on Land Use and Transport Integration in the Victorian Planning System, see Land Use and Transport Integration(opens in a new window).

For general information or queries on the Victorian Planning System, including in circumstances where the Minister for Planning is the Responsible Authority, see https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/(opens in a new window).

The following content has been prepared to provide high-level guidance regarding matters relevant to the Head, TfV:

Traffic & transport

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