Inquiry into the climate resilience of Victoria, Australia

The Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee of the Parliament of Victoria conducted an inquiry into the state of resilience to climate change within the state of Victoria. The report explores a wide range of issues including the main risks to Victoria's built environment and infrastructure - and how the Victorian Government is preparing for and mitigating these impacts - through to the need for further inquiries or investigations that may be needed into other aspects of climate change adaptation and climate disaster preparedness in Victoria. The report also explores opportunities for government, individuals, and communities to investigate in enhancing their resilience in the face of a changing climate.

The report made a total of 93 findings and 82 recommendations. Some examples of the recommendations are given below:

• That the Victorian Government provide regular, consolidated, and publicly accessible updates on their progress for all climate Adaptation Action Plans.
• That the Victorian Government ensure First Nations land management practices are firmly embedded in climate resilience efforts, including adaptation plans.
• That the Victorian Government develop a consistent set of engineering assumptions and modelling standards in relation to climate resilience for overlays.

The Final Report was tabled 12 August 2025.