DTP Reporting

Read our annual reports, strategies, action plans, FOI statements and other required reports.

Strategic Plan 2023-2027

The Summary of our Strategic Plan 2023-27 reflects our new Department and brings together our vision, purpose and mission, consistent with Government objectives, priorities, and budget decisions.

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Annual reports

The DTP annual report outlines our work and achievements for 2022-23.

Department of Transport and Planning Annual Report 2022-23 (accessible version)
PDF 28.52 MB
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Previous Annual Reports

DOT Annual Report 2021 - 2022
PDF 9.08 MB
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DOT Annual Report 2021 - 2022 (accessible version)
PDF 9.22 MB
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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.

Victorian Road Safety Strategy 2021 - 2030
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Victorian Road Safety Strategy 2021 - 2030 accessible version
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Action plans for diversity and inclusion

LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Action Plan 2022 - 2025
PDF 3.08 MB
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Department of Transport Accessibility Action Plan 2020-2024
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Women in Transport Strategy 2021-24
PDF 1.53 MB
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Department of Transport Gender Equality Action Plan 2022-2025
PDF 2.16 MB
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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.

Transport Portfolio Aboriginal Self-Determination Plan
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Transport Portfolio Aboriginal Self-Determination Plan accessible version
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Yani Bangal Transport and Planning Portfolio First Peoples Careers Strategy 2023-2028
PDF 12.98 MB
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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.

Forward Procurement Activity Plan 2020-21
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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)

QuarterMetro TrainsYarra TramsRegional train and coachMetropolitan, regional and school bus
Oct - Dec 2023425,262131,083313,417338,851
Jul - Sep 2023313,705130,347279,494319,126
Apr - Jun 2023277,896114,489248,596309,924
Jan - Mar 2023306,839116,882244,669293,339
Oct - Dec 2022301,491125,151285,628324,019
Jul - Sep 2022330,965128,823234,938321,225
Apr - Jun 2022294,828119,208273,005311,313
Jan - Mar 2022325,345135,272184,243276,405
Oct - Dec 2021284,939122,177259,851300,621
Jul - Sep 2021296,463134,062222,959294,293
Apr - Jun 2021253,471129,431173,034288,203
Jan - Mar 2021228,821116,220179,185264,373
Oct - Dec 2020276,232*151,760*192,751276,883
Jul - Sep 2020270,392*130,536*208,163281,134
Apr - Jun 2020348,658*143,269*148,201264,993
Jan - Mar 2020232,52596,524182,899241,860
Oct - Dec 2019281,601120,500190,372267,201
Jul - Sep 2019252,66990,130219,390257,073
Apr - Jun 2019268,31093,856144,998258,605
Jan - Mar 2019199,45191,070175,771244,445
Oct - Dec 2018232,32894,030166,324268,117

* 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.

DTP 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.

Acceptance of gifts, benefits and hospitality policy
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DTP 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.

Gifts, benefits and hospitality register 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023
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Gifts, benefits and hospitality register 1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022
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Gifts, benefits and hospitality register 1 July 2020 - 30 June 2021
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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 may wish to make a complaint using the PID process if your complaint is about improper conduct and you are concerned that detrimental action may be taken against you for making the complaint.

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.

In writing:

Department of Transport and Planning
Public Interest Disclosure Coordinator - Private and Confidential
GPO Box 2392
Melbourne 3001

To PID Coordinator:

Mr Eric Henderson
Director, Integrity and Ethical Behaviour
eric.henderson@roads.vic.gov.au
0475 836 256

By telephone:
Manager, Ethical Behaviour on 0448 919 825

By email:
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:

Pakenham East Train Stabling & Maintenance Depot, Pakenham East, Victoria Annual EPBC Act Approval Compliance Report (February 2017 - February 2018)
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Pakenham East Train Stabling & Maintenance Depot, Pakenham East, Victoria Annual EPBC Act Approval Compliance Report (February 2018 - February 2019)
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Pakenham East Train Stabling & Maintenance Depot, Pakenham East, Victoria Annual EPBC Act Approval Compliance Report (February 2018 - February 2019) accessible version
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Pakenham East Train Stabling & Maintenance Depot, Pakenham East, Victoria Annual EPBC Act Approval Compliance Report (February 2019 - February 2020)
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Pakenham East Train Stabling & Maintenance Depot, Pakenham East, Victoria Annual EPBC Act Approval Compliance Report accessible version (February 2019 - February 2020)
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Calder Park Train Stabling Yard & Light Service Facility, Plumpton, Victoria Annual EPBC Act Approval Compliance Report
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Pakenham East Train Stabling & Maintenance Depot, Pakenham East, Victoria Annual EPBC Act Approval Compliance Report February 2021 February 2022
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Appendix 4 - SLU-Calder-Park-Stabling-and-Maintenance-Stage-3-GGFCMP
PDF 21.49 MB
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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

Mernda Rail Extension Project Matted Flax-lily Annual Summary Report, April 2022 - April 2023
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Mernda Rail Extension Project Matted Flax-lily Annual Summary Report, April 2021 - April 2022
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Mernda Rail Extension Project Matted Flax-lily Annual Summary Report, April 2020 - April 2021
PDF 13.16 MB
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Previous reports produced during construction can be obtained from the Level Crossing Removal Authority.

Caroline Springs Station Project

Caroline Springs Railway Station Offset Site, Victoria: Year 9 Annual Report 2022-23
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Annual Report (Year 8): Caroline Springs Railway Station Offset Site, Victoria 2021-22
PDF 13.22 MB
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Annual Report for the Caroline Springs Railway Station Grassland – Year 7 2020-21
PDF 24.44 MB
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Annual Report for the Caroline Springs Railway Station Grassland – Year 6 2019-20
PDF 17.94 MB
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Annual Report for the Caroline Springs Railway Station Grassland – Year 5 2018-19
PDF 12.33 MB
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Annual Report for the Caroline Springs Railway Station Grassland - Year4 2017-18
PDF 4.94 MB
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Annual Report for the Caroline Springs Railway Station Grassland – Year 3 2016 - 17
PDF 5.2 MB
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Annual Report for the Caroline Springs Railway Station Grassland – Year 2 2015-16
PDF 5.4 MB
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Annual Report for the Caroline Springs Railway Station Grassland – Year 1 2014-15
PDF 5.7 MB
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Model utility agreement guidelines

Level Crossing Removal Project
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Suburban Roads Upgrade
PDF 14.16 MB
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Yan Yean Road Upgrade Stage 2 and Frankston-Dandenong Road Bridge Upgrade
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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.

Notice of acquisition form
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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).

Plan Reference LEGL./21-084 sheets 1 to 17 (inclusive)
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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

Notice of sub-delegation of road delivery function
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Notice of delegation of road functions
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Notice of designation of project contractor
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