CASBE has released its advocacy platform for the 2026 Victorian State Election, calling for planning reforms that will help deliver more resilient homes, neighbourhoods and communities across Victoria.
The position paper, A Resilient Built Environment for Victoria, outlines three priority reforms designed to strengthen Victoria’s response to increasing climate risks while supporting housing affordability, community wellbeing and long-term economic resilience.
The platform focuses on:
The recommendations reflect CASBE’s longstanding commitment to improving sustainability outcomes in the built environment and ensuring Victoria’s planning system responds effectively to the challenges of a changing climate.
From stronger requirements for shading, natural ventilation, urban greening and water efficiency, to improved subdivision design that supports tree canopy and walkability, and climate risk assessments informed by up-to-date data, the advocacy platform sets out practical actions that can be implemented through the planning system to support safer, healthier and more resilient communities.
As Victoria continues to grow, the decisions made today will shape how homes, infrastructure and communities perform for decades to come. CASBE believes embedding resilience into planning policy now will help reduce future costs, improve liveability and ensure communities are better prepared for climate extremes.
The advocacy platform provides a clear roadmap for strengthening resilience across Victoria’s built environment and will form a key part of CASBE’s engagement with political parties and decision-makers in the lead-up to the 2026 State Election.
Read the full position paper, A Resilient Built Environment for Victoria.