To obtain the latest information about bushfire warnings, a map of current fires and a list of ongoing incidents click on the Current bushfire warnings graphic below:

The Victorian Government recognises that creating an efficient regulatory environment depends upon a long-term program for reform and continuous improvement. As such, the Victorian Government is consulting on changes to the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994 and invites your comments on the proposals.

The 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report No. 2 – Priorities for Building in Bushfire-Prone Areas was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday 24 November 2009. Follow the above link to view the report in PDF or HTML. Limited numbers of the report are also available from Information Victoria by phoning 1300 366 356 or emailing bookshop@diird.vic.gov.au and Community Hubs in bushfire affected areas. For information surrounding private bushfire shelter building regulations go to the Building Commission website.

A VPS Innovation Action Plan was released in November 2009 to strengthen innovation in the Victorian public service. Endorsed by all Departmental Secretaries and the Chief Commissioner of Police, the Action Plan is about creating the connections, and developing the skills and culture, that will support and encourage greater innovation in the VPS.

The Council for the Australian Federation (CAF) held its 6th meeting on Friday 29 May 2009 in Brisbane. State and Territory Premiers and Chief Ministers were joined by Treasurers to discuss strategic issues, policy innovation and CAF projects. Following the meeting, CAF released its submission to the Henry Tax Review, the third paper in the Federalist Paper series, and three reports investigating the potential impact on States and Territories of the Commonwealth Government's proposed introduction of a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS). These, along with the CAF communique detailing the outcomes of the meeting, are available through the CAF website.