What we found

We consulted with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and considered its views in reaching our conclusions. DELWP's full response is in Appendix A.

Victoria's coastal protection assets

Victoria’s coastline provides significant economic, social and environmental benefits to the community. 

Coastal protection assets (CPAs) help to manage a range of threats and hazards along the state's coastline. Figure A shows some of the most common CPAs—seawalls, groynes, revetments and breakwaters.

Regulating Victoria’s Native Forests

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This audit assessed whether the Office of the Conservation Regulator effectively regulates timber harvesting operations in Victoria’s native forests.

Follow-up of Protecting Victoria’s Coastal Assets

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This limited assurance review assessed if the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) effectively responded to the recommendations from our 2018 Protecting Victoria’s Coastal Assets audit.