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About
Infrastructure Victoria is an independent advisory body established in 2015 by the Andrews Labor Government and has three key functions:


 * Prepare a 30-year infrastructure strategy for Victoria, which is refreshed every three to five years
 * Providing written advice to government on specific infrastructure matters
 * Publishing original research on infrastructure-related issues.

Infrastructure Victoria also supports the development of sectorial infrastructure plans by government, departments and agencies.

The aim of Infrastructure Victoria is to take a long-term, evidence-based view of infrastructure planning and raise the level of community debate about infrastructure provision. Infrastructure Victoria does not directly oversee or fund infrastructure projects.

Governance
The Infrastructure Victoria Act 2015 came into effect on 1 October 2015. The Act establishes Infrastructure Victoria as a statutory authority, with independence and appropriate powers to support its role to provide trusted, evidence-based advice to government.

Jim Miller was appointed to the position of Chairman of Infrastructure Victoria in October 2015. Jim and the seven board members bring experience from both the private and public sector. Infrastructure Victoria is part of Department of Premier and Cabinet. Special Minister of State, The Hon. Gavin Jennings is the responsible minister and has been since inception.