Annual reports
View the 2023 - 2024 Annual Report and previous annaul reports on the Department of Transport and Planning - Annual Report page.
Victorian Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030
The Victorian Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 aims to halve deaths by 2030 and put us on a strong path to eliminate all road deaths by 2050.
Road Safety Victoria – based within the Department of Transport and Planning – led the development of the strategy in collaboration with the Victorian Road Safety Partnership – the Transport Accident Commission, Victoria Police, the Department of Justice and Community Safety, and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Action plans for diversity and inclusion
Transport Portfolio Aboriginal Self-Determination Plan
The Transport Portfolio Aboriginal Self-Determination Plan is the framework for a whole-of-transport approach to embedding self-determination and ensuring our transport system is informed by the voices of Aboriginal Victorians. The plan formalises how the transport portfolio will work together as one in a coordinated, integrated fashion to deliver outcomes with, and for, Aboriginal Victorians.
Forward procurement activity plan
Our procurement framework complies with the policies and directives of the Victorian Government Purchasing Board(opens in a new window), established under the Financial Management Act 1994.
In accordance with the board’s governance policy, we publish a summary of our forecast procurement activities.
Our forward procurement activity plan 2020-21 is available to download below.
This information does not represent a solicitation or invitation to supply, or a commitment by the Department to purchase.
Public transport operator payments
Metro Trains and Yarra Trams receive regular payments from the Department of Transport and Planning to cover the delivery of services and the operation and development of the networks. The terms of these payments are outlined in operator franchise agreements.
On 30 November 2017, Metro Trains and Yarra Trams entered into seven-year contracts to operate Melbourne’s metropolitan train and tram networks respectively. Under the conditions of the contract, both operators will be held to new performance measures and will be accountable to deliver against these metrics in order to receive any incentive payments.
Incentive payments are based on a detailed measure of the passenger impact of service disruptions. These include delays, cancellations, short services, and a number of other disruption types, including trains that bypass the City and/or Westona loops.
Summary payments ($000s)
| Quarter | Metro Trains | Yarra Trams | Regional train and coach | Metropolitan, regional and school bus |
| Apr - Jun 2024 | 389,864 | 115,999 | 254,278 | 328,592 |
| Jan - Mar 2024 | 316,995 | 123,991 | 313,168 | 304,999 |
| Oct - Dec 2023 | 425,262 | 131,083 | 313,417 | 338,851 |
| Jul - Sep 2023 | 313,705 | 130,347 | 279,494 | 319,126 |
| Apr - Jun 2023 | 277,896 | 114,489 | 248,596 | 309,924 |
| Jan - Mar 2023 | 306,839 | 116,882 | 244,669 | 293,339 |
| Oct - Dec 2022 | 301,491 | 125,151 | 285,628 | 324,019 |
| Jul - Sep 2022 | 330,965 | 128,823 | 234,938 | 321,225 |
| Apr - Jun 2022 | 294,828 | 119,208 | 273,005 | 311,313 |
| Jan - Mar 2022 | 325,345 | 135,272 | 184,243 | 276,405 |
| Oct - Dec 2021 | 284,939 | 122,177 | 259,851 | 300,621 |
| Jul - Sep 2021 | 296,463 | 134,062 | 222,959 | 294,293 |
| Apr - Jun 2021 | 253,471 | 129,431 | 173,034 | 288,203 |
| Jan - Mar 2021 | 228,821 | 116,220 | 179,185 | 264,373 |
| Oct - Dec 2020 | 276,232* | 151,760* | 192,751 | 276,883 |
| Jul - Sep 2020 | 270,392* | 130,536* | 208,163 | 281,134 |
| Apr - Jun 2020 | 348,658* | 143,269* | 148,201 | 264,993 |
| Jan - Mar 2020 | 232,525 | 96,524 | 182,899 | 241,860 |
| Oct - Dec 2019 | 281,601 | 120,500 | 190,372 | 267,201 |
| Jul - Sep 2019 | 252,669 | 90,130 | 219,390 | 257,073 |
| Apr - Jun 2019 | 268,310 | 93,856 | 144,998 | 258,605 |
| Jan - Mar 2019 | 199,451 | 91,070 | 175,771 | 244,445 |
| Oct - Dec 2018 | 232,328 | 94,030 | 166,324 | 268,117 |
* Includes COVID-19 Support Payments provided to Metro Trains and Yarra Trams by the Victorian Government between May and December 2020 to ensure they can remain viable and continue to operate and deliver essential transport services to Victorians.
Gifts, benefits and hospitality policy
The acceptance of gifts, benefits and hospitality policy outlines the Department's position on responding to offers of gifts, benefits and hospitality.
Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Policy - June 2024
Gifts, benefits and hospitality register
The register includes offers of gifts, benefits and hospitality made to departmental staff with a value over $50, whether accepted or not.
Further information
For further policy information, email integrity@transport.vic.gov.au
Reporting fraud or corruption
Statement of commitment
The Department is committed to promoting a culture of integrity and ethical behaviour in the delivery of services it provides to the Victorian community, and in the governance of those services.
If you have knowledge or reason to believe a departmental employee, agency employee of the department, contractor, or service provider is or has been involved in fraudulent or corrupt conduct, you should report it as a complaint or a public interest disclosure (PID).
Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012
The Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (Vic)(opens in a new window) (the PID Act) supports the Government's commitment to the principles of open, honest and accountable governance and is designed to protect the public interest by:
- exposing serious public sector wrongdoing,
- ensuring public organisations are responsible and accountable,
- protecting people who make a public interest disclosure from detrimental action and ensuring their privacy.
You receive the protection of the PID Act once your allegation has been fully assessed as being a public interest disclosure.
Reporting suspected fraud or corruption to the Department
The Department provides a number of channels for reporting suspected fraud or corruption.
Public Interest Disclosure Coordinator
Manager, Ethical Behaviour
Call: 0448 919 825
Email: public.interest.disclosure@transport.vic.gov.au(opens in a new window)
External reporting service:
Stopline Pty Ltd on 1800 290 609. Stopline is an independent reporting service.
Making a public interest disclosure
If you wish to make a PID about the actions of the Department or any of its employees or officers, you should contact the Department’s PID Coordinator at the details listed above.
Alternatively, disclosures may also be made directly to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) at:
Level 1, North Tower, 459 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
1300 735 135
ibac.vic.gov.au(opens in a new window)
info@ibac.vic.gov.au
Relevant legislation
Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (Vic)(opens in a new window) (formerly known as the Protected Disclosures Act 2012)
Environmental approvals for High Capacity Metro Trains
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act approval for the Pakenham East train stabling and maintenance depot works was issued on 8 November 2016. This was based on studies of the environmental and cultural heritage values.
Early works commenced on this site in February 2017.
A key requirement of the EPBC Act approval is the publication of annual EPBC Act compliance reports. These are available to download below:
Environmental Approvals and Reports
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act approvals for Big Build projects once completed are managed by the Department of Transport and Planning.
A key requirement of the EPBC Act approvals is the publication of annual EPBC Act compliance reports. These are available to view and download below:
Mernda Rail Extension
Annual Reports
Previous reports produced during construction can be obtained from the Level Crossing Removal Authority.
Caroline Springs Station Project
South Morang Rail Extension Project
Model utility agreement guidelines
Notice of acquisition form for major transport projects
This form applies for all compulsory acquisitions of land under section 112 of the Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act 2009 on and after 1 December 2021.
Project area designation
Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Fire and Life Safety Upgrade Stage 2
On 18 March 2022, the Minister for Planning designated the project area under section 95 of the Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act 2009(opens in a new window) (MTPF Act).
The designation of the project area enables the project proponent (the Secretary to the Department of Transport and Planning) to use the project delivery powers under the MTPF Act.
If you require assistance in accessing or understanding the report, please contact the Level Crossing Removal Project on 1800 105 105 or email contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
North East Link notices
Updated