About Better Regulation Victoria

The Commissioner and BRV work closely with Departments and agencies which are undertaking impact assessments, including Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs) and Legislative Impact Assessments (LIAs).

Since her appointment in 2015, the Commissioner has been asked to undertake a number of specific reviews, including:

• in 2017, a continuous improvement project with Earth Resources Regulation to improve the regulation of quarries and mines;
• in 2020, the Commissioner completed a review of planning and building approvals processes in Victoria; and
• the Commissioner is currently chairing a review of Victoria’s building system.

BRV consults with Victorian businesses and not-for-profits to identify ways to reduce regulatory burden and improve the regulatory system.

The Commissioner chairs and convenes the Regulators' Forum – a regular meeting which brings together the leaders of Victoria’s major regulators and relevant departmental staff. This is an important vehicle for sharing best practice.

In addition to its role in improving Victoria’s regulatory system, BRV undertakes competitive neutrality investigations under the oversight and direction of the Commissioner.