5Objects

5 Objects

The objects of this Act are—

(a) to create public value through improvements to the efficiency, integration and sustainability of Victoria's transport system; and

(b) to streamline the development of major transport projects that are of economic, social or environmental significance to the State or a region of the State by providing for a single approval for major transport projects, through a process for the assessment of the project—

(i) that has regard to Victoria's environmental, planning and other legislative standards (including risk-based assessment where appropriate); and

(ii) that maintains opportunities for public consultation; and

(c) to improve productivity and timeliness in the assessment and delivery of major transport projects.