Download a PDF copy of Appendix A. Submissions and comments.

DEECA and EPA comply with the Standard's minimum requirements. But they need to share more comprehensive information about VU’s data quality with its users. 

DEECA and EPA comply with the Standard's minimum requirements

VU fulfils the Inquiry's recommendation to create a statewide database of potentially contaminated sites. But DEECA has not evaluated VU to make sure it reaches its full potential as a reliable and user-friendly source of information. 

The government and community need to know where contaminated land is. The Inquiry recommended the government make a comprehensive public database to help people plan how to use land and manage contamination risks.

This section summarises our key findings. The chapters detail our complete findings, including supporting evidence. 

When reaching our conclusions, we consulted with the audited agencies and considered their views. The agencies’ full responses are in Appendix A.

From 1 January 2023, the former Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning changed to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA). We refer to DEECA throughout this report for clarity and simplicity.

We made 2 recommendations to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and 1 recommendation to the Environment Protection Authority Victoria about evaluating Victoria Unearthed and communicating about its data quality. The relevant agencies have accepted these recommendations. 

Click the link below to download a PDF copy of Appendix F. Acronyms, abbreviations and glossary.

Click the link below to download a PDF copy of Appendix E. VicTrack lease arrangements.