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p.7](https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2024_25.pdf#page=7). [CP p.7]\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> VicTrack enhances Victoria’s rail transport assets to safely connect people, places and opportunities [AR p.7](https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2024_25.pdf#page=7). [CP p.7]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> We make decisions with integrity and respect. By behaving professionally and ethically we win the trust of our colleagues, stakeholders and customers. We collaborate to get things done efficiently and effectively. We have greater opportunity through leveraging our collective knowledge, building stronger bonds and respecting each other. We perform our roles with integrity and skill. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering what is needed and own both our successes and mistakes. We embrace all new ideas that bring about change that adds value. We become more efficient, effective and competitive [AR p.7](https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2024_25.pdf#page=7). [CP p.7]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Supporting Victoria's Housing Statement [CP p.12]\n- Victoria’s Big Build [CP p.12]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Social and economic inclusion\nPromotes social and economic inclusion through the provision of essential telecommunications services that underpin public transport, while generating commercial returns to reinvest into the transport system. [CP p.12]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Delivering telecommunications services and network infrastructure to support public transport\n- Managing transport-related land, including sale and development of surplus land\n\n### Outcome 2: Economic prosperity\nSupports economic prosperity by managing transport-related land, including sale and development of surplus land, and supporting the delivery of rail infrastructure projects and upgrades. [CP p.12]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Supporting the delivery of rail infrastructure projects and upgrades\n- Managing transport facilities and assets, including the open access Dynon Rail Freight Terminal\n\n### Outcome 3: Environmental sustainability\nPromotes environmental sustainability by managing transport-related land, including the sale and development of surplus land, and managing heritage buildings. [CP p.12]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Managing transport facilities and assets, including the open access Dynon Rail Freight Terminal\n- Managing heritage buildings\n\n### Outcome 4: Integration of transport and land use\nIntegrates transport and land use by managing transport-related land, including the sale and development of surplus land, and supporting the delivery of rail infrastructure projects and upgrades. [CP p.12]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Supporting the delivery of rail infrastructure projects and upgrades\n- Managing transport facilities and assets, including the open access Dynon Rail Freight Terminal\n\n### Outcome 5: Efficiency, coordination and reliability\nEnsures efficiency, coordination and reliability by managing transport-related land, including the sale and development of surplus land, and managing heritage buildings. [CP p.12]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Managing transport facilities and assets, including the open access Dynon Rail Freight Terminal\n- Managing heritage buildings\n\n### Outcome 6: Safety, health and wellbeing\nPromotes safety, health and wellbeing by managing transport-related land, including the sale and development of surplus land, and managing heritage buildings. [CP p.12]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Managing transport facilities and assets, including the open access Dynon Rail Freight Terminal\n- Managing heritage buildings\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_None_\n\n- Professional\n- Collaborate\n- Achieve\n- Innovate\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Transport network availability | 99.98% | CP p.12 |\n| CCE02 | Service restoration | 99.64% | CP p.12 |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Transport network availability | 99.98% | Achieved | [AR p.12](https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2024_25.pdf#page=12)(https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2024_25.pdf#page=12) |\n| CCE02 | Service restoration | 99.64% | Achieved | [AR p.12](https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2024_25.pdf#page=12)(https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2024_25.pdf#page=12) |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Victorian Rail Track Corporation - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:49:18.920506+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-VIC-059\n**Entity type**: State-Owned Corporation\n**Jurisdiction**: VIC\n**Portfolio**: Transport and Planning\n**Website**: https://www.victrack.com.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 5 |\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 5 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 3]\nContents\n2021–22 performance 4\nOur asset portfolio 5\nHighlights 2021-22 6\nReport of operations 8\nAcknowledgement of Country 11\nYear in review 13\nAbout VicTrack 14\nPurpose, Vision, Mission, Values 16\nChair’s report 18\nChief Executive’s report 19\nManner of establishment and responsible Ministers 20\nOrganisational structure 24\n2021–22 performance report 26\nManaging our assets 30\nEnvironmental management 36\nTelecommunications 46\nSupporting Victoria’s Big Build and transport infrastructure 56\nCommercial activities 68\nReinvesting in communities 72\n2021–22 Audited financial statements 78\nGovernance and organisation 158\nOccupational Health and Safety Report 169\nWorkforce Data 174\nOther disclosures 180\nAppendix 204\nAppendix A 206\nAppendix B 208\n3\nkcarTciV kcarTciV\n2\n22-1202\n-\ntropeR\nlaunnA\n22-1202\n-\ntropeR\nlaunnA\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2021_22.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nVicTrack\nContents\n20`22–23 performance 4\nOur asset portfolio 5\nHighlights 2022-23 6\nAcknowledgement of Country 9\nYear in review 11\nVision, purpose, mission and values 14\nChair’s report 16\nChief Executive’s report 17\nManner of establishment and responsible Ministers 19\nOrganisational structure 20\nOptimising our rail assets 22\nEnvironmental management 26\nSupporting the Big Build and transport infrastructure 34\nDelivering statewide telecommunications services 40\nSupporting communities and protecting our heritage 44\n2021–22 Audited financial statements 51\nGovernance and organisation 92\nOccupational Health and Safety Report 98\nWorkforce data 102\nOther disclosures 106\nAppendix A: Disclosure index 120\nAppendix B: List of abbreviations 122\nAppendix C: Board members 124\nAnnual Report 2022–23\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2022_23.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nContents\nAcknowledgement of Country 5\nSection 1: Year in review 7\nResponsible body’s declaration 7\nAbout VicTrack 8\nPurpose, vision, mission and values 9\nChair’s report 10\nChief Executive’s report 11\nManner of establishment and responsible Ministers 12\nOrganisational structure 14\nOptimising our rail assets 16\nDelivering statewide telecommunications services 18\nSupporting the Big Build and transport infrastructure 22\nSupporting communities and protecting our heritage 26\nCommunity partnerships 30\nEnvironmental management 31\n2023–24 Audited financial statements 32\nSection 2: Governance and organisation 74\nBoard role and responsibilities 74\nOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) report 84\nSection 3: Workforce data 88\nEmployment and conduct principles 88\nComparative workforce data 89\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2023_24.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\n2 VicTrack Annual Report 2024–25 3\nContents\nSection 1: Year in review 4\nAbout this corporate plan 6\nVision, purpose, mission and values 7\nChair's report 8\nManner of establishment and responsible Ministers 10\nVicTrack’s core functions 10\nVictoria’s integrated transport portfolio 11\nOrganisational structure 11\nOptimising our rail assets 12\nEnvironmental management 23\n2024-25 Audited financial statements 24\nSection 2: Governance and organisation 66\nBoard role and responsibilities 66\nOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) report 74\nSection 3: Workforce data 78\nEmployment and conduct principles 80\nExecutive data 85\nSection 4: Other disclosures 87\nVicTrack Financial Management Attestation Statement 105\nAppendix 1: Disclosure index 106\nAppendix 2: List of abbreviations 108\nTram on St Kilda Road\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2024_25.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 3]\n2 VicTrack Annual Report 2024–25 3\nContents\nSection 1: Year in review 4\nAbout this corporate plan 6\nVision, purpose, mission and values 7\nChair's report 8\nManner of establishment and responsible Ministers 10\nVicTrack’s core functions 10\nVictoria’s integrated transport portfolio 11\nOrganisational structure 11\nOptimising our rail assets 12\nEnvironmental management 23\n2024-25 Audited financial statements 24\nSection 2: Governance and organisation 66\nBoard role and responsibilities 66\nOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) report 74\nSection 3: Workforce data 78\nEmployment and conduct principles 80\nExecutive data 85\nSection 4: Other disclosures 87\nVicTrack Financial Management Attestation Statement 105\nAppendix 1: Disclosure index 106\nAppendix 2: List of abbreviations 108\nTram on St Kilda Road\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2024_25.pdf)`\n- [Page 94]\nInformation and communication technology expenditure\nProject SPF Objective commitment made SPF Performance (As reported)\nFor the 2021–22 reporting period, VicTrack had a total ICT expenditure of $167 million with the details shown\nBendigo Metro 3 Supporting Safe & Fair Workplaces • Proportion of Suppliers Compliant with Supplier\n(progressed 2022) Code of Conduct – 60% below.\n• Suppliers Compliant with Code of Conduct – 4\nExpenditure $’000\nBelgrave Multi Level Opportunities for Victorian Aboriginal • Aboriginal Employment = 2.5% Target (not\nCar park Design and People reported 2022) Business as usual ICT expenditure 138,840\nConstruct\nOpportunities for disadvantaged Victorians • Employers of Victorian Aboriginal People – 1 Non-business as usual ICT expenditure 27,790\nOpportunities for Victorians with disability • Employers of Disadvantaged Victorians – 1\nOperational expenditure -\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2021_22.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nContents\nAcknowledgement of Country 5\nSection 1: Year in review 7\nResponsible body’s declaration 7\nAbout VicTrack 8\nPurpose, vision, mission and values 9\nChair’s report 10\nChief Executive’s report 11\nManner of establishment and responsible Ministers 12\nOrganisational structure 14\nOptimising our rail assets 16\nDelivering statewide telecommunications services 18\nSupporting the Big Build and transport infrastructure 22\nSupporting communities and protecting our heritage 26\nCommunity partnerships 30\nEnvironmental management 31\n2023–24 Audited financial statements 32\nSection 2: Governance and organisation 74\nBoard role and responsibilities 74\nOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) report 84\nSection 3: Workforce data 88\nEmployment and conduct principles 88\nComparative workforce data 89\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2023_24.pdf)`\n- Audit & Risk Management Committee (ARMC)\nMembership\n• Narayan Prasad (Chair and Director Member from 1 January 2024)\n• Paul Hardy (Director Member from 1 January 2024)\n• Katrina Lai (Director Member from 1 January 2024)\n• Paul White (Director Member)\n• Jenny Dawson (Chair and Director Member until 31 December 2023)\n• Geraldine Gray (Director Member until 31 December 2023)\nRole\nThe ARMC assists the Board to fulfil its obligations in regard to financial reporting and governance, as well as overseeing\nthe internal and external audit functions.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2023_24.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\n10 VicTrack Annual Report 2024–25 11\nManner of establishment and responsible Ministers Victoria’s integrated transport portfolio\nVictoria’s Transport Integration Act 2010 sets out the objectives and functions for each transport sector agency.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2024_25.pdf)`\n- [Page 81]\nAnnual Report 2020–21\nBoard role and responsibilities Corporate plan\nThe VicTrack Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic oversight of VicTrack’s affairs, including corporate VicTrack is required, under the Transport Integration Act 2010 (TIA) and the State Owned Enterprises Act 1992, to\ngovernance practices and overall business performance.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Example prescribed activities requiring a permission\nExample of prescribed activities that require a permission\nReceiving, storing, or Immobilising, thermally Reportable priority waste\nprocessing waste generated at degrading or incinerating waste management: Storing, treating,\nanother site reprocessing, containing or\ndisposing any reportable\npriority waste generated at\nanother site\nSupplying or using reclaimed Containment on a project site On site retention of\nwastewater of Category D waste soil contaminated soil (other than\ngenerated at that project site fill material) in a structure\ndesigned to contain at least\n1000m3 of the soil and to\nprevent further contamination\nPR-GL 003 Environmental Management Plan Approved 21 June 2023 Version 3.0\nPR-GL- Next review 20 June 2025 Page 14 of 22\n00003\nOFFICIAL\n Source: `other-pdfs/environmental-management-plan.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/resources/environmental-management-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 15]\nOFFICIAL\nExample of prescribed activities that require a permission\nSupply or use of any waste Temporary (no more than 60 Temporary on site industrial\nclassified as reportable priority days) non-friable asbestos waste treatment\nwaste storage of less than 10m3 not\ngenerated at the site\nTemporary (<60 days) storage Waste transporting Operating outside of hours or\nof designated waste (1000 L or extended operations\nless) not generated at the site\nThere are more activities that require a permission.\n Source: `other-pdfs/environmental-management-plan.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/resources/environmental-management-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nAnnual Report 2020–21\n2020–21 Highlights\nIntroduction Transport and Government The technology is the result of the VicTrack-led FiBridge\nproject that saw successful trials carried out through\nSecure Network (TGSN)\nIn 2020–21 VicTrack has maintained its position as a partnership between VicTrack and Xerox’s Palo Alto\nan important partner in Victoria’s transport sector.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- [Page 10]\nAnnual Report 2020–21\nChief Following the successful establishment of Eloque, (SCB), was established to help organisations share\nthe State Budget for 2020–21 allocated $50 million information and support each other.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nAAnnnnuuaall RReeppoorrtt 22002200––2211\nCOVID-19 impact on business\nThe COVID-19 pandemic created global challenges Overall, the underlying business performance is\nwith threats to health, wellbeing and the economy. healthy, with sustainability measures identified during\nVicTrack has been impacted by COVID-19 both COVID-19 continuing to strengthen our operating result.\nfinancially and operationally.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- [Page 19]\nAnnual Report 2020–21\nMajor investigations and Statutory Notices Asbestos program\nIn 2020–21 VicTrack had three Clean Up Notices from Coldstream Survey and removal programs The investigation surveyed 58 buildings and identified\nthe Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA); 13 which remain with rooves constructed of asbestos-\nThe Coldstream Clean Up Notice was issued in early Asbestos risk is managed in accordance with current\none ongoing for the Horsham precinct, one to assess containing material.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- The 2020-21 year actual of\n$24.9 million fell short of the $27.2 million budget by\n8.5 per cent.\n> Image: Glenferrie Road station precinct\n< Image: Flinders Street billboard\n59 Commercial activities\n<\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- Total other economic flows - other comprehensive income 483,595 2,332,091 860,631 2,241,821\nComprehensive result (1,013,231) 371,299 (229,291) 388,545\nThe comprehensive operating statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes to the\nfinancial statements.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- The funding of support is based on approved budget targets and\nProperty related income 2.2 28,400 31,995 28,400 31,995\napplies while the Consolidated Entity remains in full state ownership.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- Consolidated Parent\n2.6 Capital assets charge\n2021 2020 2021 2020\n$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\nThe capital assets charge is the estimate of the cost of capital investment in government assets i.e. the return that\nInterest income 76 1,333 75 1,326 could be achieved were the government to direct its capital towards the next best investment of comparable risk.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- This surpassed the KPI for\nachieved 99.98 per cent transport network availability service restoration, achieving 98.50 per cent against the\n– marking an improvement of 0.03 per cent compared target of 92.5 per cent – a 0.65 per cent improvement\nto the previous year for our transport operators and compared to the previous financial year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2023_24.pdf)`\n- Through the and Sandown Park, with construction underway at\nfor the first time, network reliability exceeded installation of advanced fibre-optic sensing technology Craigieburn and planning for the multi-level car park\nexpectation and achieved 99.88 per cent against a on rail and road bridges, the technology enables the at Belgrave well progressed. (page 51)\nKPI target of 99.5 per cent across our transport remote monitoring of asset structural health in real\noperator connections network. (page 37) time, allowing for early detection and addressing of\nissues to keep traffic and trains moving.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- Network availability exceeded expectation and achieved 99.93 per cent in\nthe past financial year against a KPI target of 99.5 per cent, up 0.05 per cent\nfrom the previous year for our transport operators, with the stretched target\nfor this financial year achieved.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2021_22.pdf)`\n- In addition,\ndelivering on a ‘stretch’ target. there were 7,565 changes and Permit to Work (PTW)\napplications closed during 2023–24, with a success rate\nof 97.62 per cent against a KPI target of 95 per cent.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2023_24.pdf)`\n- In addition, there were 4,834\nNetwork Changes and Permit to Work applications closed during 2024–25, with a success rate of 97.97 per cent (KPI\nA 42-year lease with the Port of Melbourne was finalised for the old Melbourne Market site in the reporting period.\ntarget: 95 per cent).\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2024_25.pdf)`\n- The NMC\n99.88 per cent against a KPI target of 99.5 per cent\noperates 24/7 to ensure that our network is reliable,\nacross our transport operator connections network.\ncontinuous and safe.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- There were\n3,027 changes with a success rate of 98.80 per cent against a KPI target of\n95 per cent.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2021_22.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nAnnual Report 2020–21\n2020–21 Highlights\nIntroduction Transport and Government The technology is the result of the VicTrack-led FiBridge\nproject that saw successful trials carried out through\nSecure Network (TGSN)\nIn 2020–21 VicTrack has maintained its position as a partnership between VicTrack and Xerox’s Palo Alto\nan important partner in Victoria’s transport sector.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nAAnnnnuuaall RReeppoorrtt 22002200––2211\nCOVID-19 impact on business\nThe COVID-19 pandemic created global challenges Overall, the underlying business performance is\nwith threats to health, wellbeing and the economy. healthy, with sustainability measures identified during\nVicTrack has been impacted by COVID-19 both COVID-19 continuing to strengthen our operating result.\nfinancially and operationally.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- Total other economic flows - other comprehensive income 483,595 2,332,091 860,631 2,241,821\nComprehensive result (1,013,231) 371,299 (229,291) 388,545\nThe comprehensive operating statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes to the\nfinancial statements.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- Consolidated Parent\n2.6 Capital assets charge\n2021 2020 2021 2020\n$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\nThe capital assets charge is the estimate of the cost of capital investment in government assets i.e. the return that\nInterest income 76 1,333 75 1,326 could be achieved were the government to direct its capital towards the next best investment of comparable risk.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- Other 12,188 9,979 12,093 9,740\nTotal other income 65,891 87,827 55,127 61,255 The capital assets charge is shown as both a revenue and an expense from ordinary activities in the comprehensive\noperating statement, meaning that there is no impact on the operating result for the year, nor on the balance sheet\nas at 30 June 2021.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- Plant and equipment 116,114 - - 116,114\nReconciliation of net result for the reporting period to net cash flow from operating activities\nWorks in progress/other assets 23,715,853 585,844 (3,768,260) 20,533,437\nFor the purpose of the cash flow statement, cash includes short-term deposits that are readily convertible to cash\nTotal assets 27,734,301 585,844 (3,768,260) 24,551,885\non hand and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, net of outstanding cheques yet to be\npresented.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- Liabilities\nProvision for employee benefits (6,959) - - (6,959) Consolidated Parent\nTotal liabilities (6,959) - - (6,959)\n2021 2020 2021 2020\n$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\nContributed capital at the end of the year 27,727,343 585,844 (3,768,260) 24,544,927\nNet result for the period after tax (1,496,825) (1,960,792) (1,089,922) (1,853,276)\nAssets\nAdjustments for non-cash movements:\nInventory 205 - - 205\nDepreciation and amortisation of non-current assets 937,689 780,738 751,324 610,922\nReceivables 2,715 - - 2,715\nFair value adjustments (9) (143) - -\nLand 1,054,045 - - 1,054,045\nImpairment of Property, infrastructure, plant and equipment 715,104 1,969,578 715,104 1,848,956\nBuildings and structures 888,708 - - 888,708\n(Gain)/loss on disposal of non-current assets (11,173) (36,815) (11,173) (36,815)\nTrack 1,303,643 - - 1,303,643\nSignals and communications 653,018 - - 653,018\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $160,000 , $160,000, $179,999 , $180,000, $199,999 , $200,000 | Employees FTE FTE Employees FTE FTE Table 4 Annualised total salary for executives and other senior technical staff (STS) 4*\n(headcount) (headcount)\nGender Income band (salary) Executives STS\nMale 186 185.4 75.9 207 207 66 <$160,000 0 0\nFemale 86 82.05 29.65 96 92 26 $160,000–$179,999 0 1\nSelf-described n n n n n n $180,000–$199,999 1 11\n272 267.45 105.55 $200,000–$219,999 8 3\nAge $220,000–$239,999 5 3\n15–24 2 2 3 3 3 4 $240,000–259,999 5 2\n25–34 | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)` |\n| $160,000 , $160,000, $179,999 , $180,000, $199,999 , $200,000 | [Page 91]\nTable 3 Details of employment levels in June of 2022 and 2021 Executive officer data\n2022 2021 An executive officer (EO) is defined as a person employed as a public service body head or other executive under\nPart 3, Division 5 of the Public Administration Act 2004 (VIC) or is a person for whom the Victorian Government’s\nOngoing Fixed-term Ongoing Fixed-term\nPolicy on Executive Remuneration in Public Entities applies.\nand casual and casu | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2021_22.pdf)` |\n| $50 million, 50 million | [Page 10]\nAnnual Report 2020–21\nChief Following the successful establishment of Eloque, (SCB), was established to help organisations share\nthe State Budget for 2020–21 allocated $50 million information and support each other. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)` |\n| $24.9 million, $27.2 million, 24.9 million, 27.2 million, 8.5 per cent | The 2020-21 year actual of\n$24.9 million fell short of the $27.2 million budget by\n8.5 per cent.\n> Image: Glenferrie Road station precinct\n< Image: Flinders Street billboard\n59 Commercial activities\n< | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)` |\n| $27 million, $33 million, 27 million, 33 million | Notwithstanding\nthe deficiency in the net current assets of $27 million (2020: $33 million), the exposure to liquidity risk is deemed Trade and other payables 46,020 - - 46,020 46,020\ninsignificant. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)` |\n| $23 million, $27 million, 23 million, 27 million | [pages 72,73]\nrequirements of AASB 9, the identified impairment\nthe deficiency in the net current assets of $23 million (2021: $27 million), the exposure to liquidity risk is\nloss was immaterial.\ndeemed insignificant. | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2021_22.pdf)` |\n| $40 billion, 40 billion | Given that the consolidated entity holds over $40 billion in assets, it was assessed that the associated\n$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 annual depreciation charge far outweighed the annual budgeted comprehensive result (net profit), both for\nthe budgeted 5-year planning period and beyond. | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2021_22.pdf)` |\n| $23.8\nmillion, 23.8\nmillion | Glenferrie Road and a historic building on Neerim Road,\nDuring 2022–23 the land sales team achieved its Murrumbeena, which we plan to lease during 2023–24.\nbudget by transacting 12 properties totalling $23.8\nmillion. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2022_23.pdf)` |\n| $21.3m, $2.8m, $1.8m, $7.0m, $32.9m, $10.7 | [Page 4]\nAnnual Report 2020–21\n2020–21 Our asset portfolio\nReinvested into the • $21.3m telecommunications Track and\nperformance state’s transport infrastructure earthworks\nassets • $2.8m telecommunications\nmaintenance\n• $1.8m building code works\nand property updates\n• $7.0m property maintenance\n$32.9m $10.7b\nTotal operating Telecommunications Received for public Rolling stock Stations, bridges, Signalling and\nrevenue generated revenue transport | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)` |\n| $21.3m, $2.8m, $1.8m, $7.0m, $32.9m, $10.7 | [pages 4,5,6,7]\n0–21\n2020–21 Our asset portfolio\nReinvested into the • $21.3m telecommunications Track and\nperformance state’s transport infrastructure earthworks\nassets • $2.8m telecommunications\nmaintenance\n• $1.8m building code works\nand property updates\n• $7.0m property maintenance\n$32.9m $10.7b\nTotal operating Telecommunications Received for public Rolling stock Stations, bridges, Signalling and\nrevenue generated revenue transport projects b | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)` |\n| $9 million, 9 million | I\ndevelopments on this front in the past year. thank members of our Board, advisory committees,\nWe continued our role as an essential partner in\nour senior leadership and staff for their continued\nVictoria’s transport sector, contributing our expertise The State Budget allocated $9 million to restore a\ndedication. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)` |\n| $69 million, 69 million | [Page 22]\nAnnual Report 2020–21\nArwin Intelligent Data Platform deployed Transport and Government Secure Network\nVicTrack’s telecommunications asset management With the deployment of Arwin in 2020–21, we now have VicTrack is investing $69 million to transform our MPLS – a routing technique that directs data from\nprocesses have matured to accommodate the physical an operational asset database capable of providing transport telecommunications netwo | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)` |\n| 99.98 per cent, 98.50 per cent, 0.03 per cent, 92.5 per cent, 0.65 per cent | This surpassed the KPI for\nachieved 99.98 per cent transport network availability service restoration, achieving 98.50 per cent against the\n– marking an improvement of 0.03 per cent compared target of 92.5 per cent – a 0.65 per cent improvement\nto the previous year for our transport operators and compared to the previous financial year. | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2023_24.pdf)` |\n| 99.88 per cent, 99.5 per cent | Through the and Sandown Park, with construction underway at\nfor the first time, network reliability exceeded installation of advanced fibre-optic sensing technology Craigieburn and planning for the multi-level car park\nexpectation and achieved 99.88 per cent against a on rail and road bridges, the technology enables the at Belgrave well progressed. (page 51)\nKPI target of 99.5 per cent across our transport remote monitoring of asset structural he | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)` |\n| 99.93 per cent, 99.5 per cent, 0.05 per cent | Network availability exceeded expectation and achieved 99.93 per cent in\nthe past financial year against a KPI target of 99.5 per cent, up 0.05 per cent\nfrom the previous year for our transport operators, with the stretched target\nfor this financial year achieved. | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2021_22.pdf)` |\n| 97.62 per cent, 95 per cent | In addition,\ndelivering on a ‘stretch’ target. there were 7,565 changes and Permit to Work (PTW)\napplications closed during 2023–24, with a success rate\nof 97.62 per cent against a KPI target of 95 per cent. | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2023_24.pdf)` |\n| 97.97 per cent, 95 per cent | In addition, there were 4,834\nNetwork Changes and Permit to Work applications closed during 2024–25, with a success rate of 97.97 per cent (KPI\nA 42-year lease with the Port of Melbourne was finalised for the old Melbourne Market site in the reporting period.\ntarget: 95 per cent). | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2024_25.pdf)` |\n| 99.88 per cent, 99.5 per cent | The NMC\n99.88 per cent against a KPI target of 99.5 per cent\noperates 24/7 to ensure that our network is reliable,\nacross our transport operator connections network.\ncontinuous and safe. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)` |\n| 98.80 per cent, 95 per cent | There were\n3,027 changes with a success rate of 98.80 per cent against a KPI target of\n95 per cent. | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2021_22.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- Liabilities\nProvision for employee benefits (6,959) - - (6,959) Consolidated Parent\nTotal liabilities (6,959) - - (6,959) 2022 2021 2022 2021\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nContributed capital at the end of the year 24,544,927 2,125,776 - 26,670,703\nNet result for the period after tax (2,352,902) (1,496,826) (1,987,223) (1,089,922)\nAdjustments for non-cash movements\nCapital Transfer In Transfer out Capital Depreciation & amortisation of non-current assets 986,685 937,689 777,755 751,324\n1 July 2020 capital capital 30 June 2021\nFair value adjustments 2 (9) - -\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nImpairment of Property, infrastructure,\n- - - -\nAssets plant & equipment\nInventory 205 - - 205 Error in recognition of fixed assets 577,770 715,104 200,734 715,104\nReceivables 2,715 - - 2,715 (Gain)/loss on disposal of non-current assets (2,466) (11,173) (2,466) (11,173)\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2021_22.pdf)`\n- The site\nenvironmental management plan continues to be\nHigh-risk leased sites (Environmental Assurance\nimplemented.\nand Compliance Assessment) program\nVicTrack continued the implementation of its\nNorth Geelong management\nEnvironmental Assurance and Compliance Assessment\nOngoing monitoring of groundwater plumes continued in Program (EACA) in 2020–21 to review the environmental\n2020–21 to confirm groundwater contamination plumes management practices of high-risk tenants who\nContaminated Land Program VicTrack completed 40 contaminated land investigations\nremain stable.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nHighlights 2021-22\nIn 2021–22 VicTrack continued to play an important role in Victoria’s major Major milestone reached in TGSN rollout\npublic transport infrastructure projects from supporting the Big Build to\nmanaging projects to deliver new train stations, car parks and new homes A significant milestone in VicTrack’s $69 million Transport and\nclose to transport.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2021_22.pdf)`\n- Contributed capital at the end of the year 28,757,842 2,780,171 - 31,538,013\nCapital Transfer In Transfer out Capital\n1 July 2020 capital capital 30 June 2021\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nAssets\nInventory 205 - - 205\nReceivables 2,715 - - 2,715\nLand 1,054,045 - - 1,054,045\nBuildings & structures 888,708 - - 888,708\nTrack 1,303,643 - - 1,303,643\nSignals & communications 653,018 - - 653,018\nPlant & equipment 122,145 - - 122,145\nWorks in progress/other assets a 27,676,602 585,844 (3,522,123) 24,740,323\nTotal assets 31,701,081 585,844 (3,522,123) 28,764,802\nLiabilities\nProvision for employee benefits (6,959) - - (6,959)\nTotal liabilities (6,959) - - (6,959)\nContributed capital at the end of the year 31,694,121 585,844 (3,522,123) 28,757,842\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2021_22.pdf)`\n- [pages 58,59]\nntributed capital at the end of the year 31,694,121 585,844 (3,522,123) 28,757,842\n(a) As part of the asset transfer process from the Department of Transport, the Works in Progress balances were transferred to the Consolidated Entity, as well as\nany completed assets.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2021_22.pdf)`\n- [pages 59,60]\nntributed capital at the end of the year 27,727,343 585,844 (3,768,260) 24,544,927\n(a) As part of the asset transfer process from the Department of Transport, the Works in Progress balances were transferred to the Consolidated Entity, as well as\nany completed assets.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2021_22.pdf)`\n- [Page 21]\n2023–24\nTransport and Government Secure Network\nIn March 2024, VicTrack completed an upgrade of the Works completed in the past financial year included:\nTransport and Government Secure Network (TGSN) – our\n• construction of the IP/MPLS network and tripling the\nstatewide telecommunications network.\nsize of the VicTrack IP network coverage across Victoria\nThe $75 million project, which began in 2019, delivered an\n• migration of services on Traralgon, Pakenham,\nupgraded telecommunications network that is safer, more\nWarrnambool, Geelong, Sunshine, Werribee, Lilydale,\nsecure, more efficient and more reliable.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2023_24.pdf)`\n- [Page 54]\nDocusign Envelope ID: 2CEBE407-ADD5-464E-8A75-B292E71793DF\nOFFICIAL\nA spreader is not required to be fitted to the span if the branch comes within the Minimum\nClearance Space around the first or last sixth of the span.\n(a) the branch is more than 130 millimetres wide at the point at which it enters the\nMinimum Clearance Space; and\n(b) the branch is no more than 500 millimetres inside the Minimum Clearance Space;\nand\n(c) within the last 14 months:\ni. a suitably qualified arborist has inspected the tree of which the branch is a part;\nand\nii. the arborist has advised the Group Manager Infrastructure that the tree of which\nthe branch is a part does not have any visible structural defect that could cause\nthe branch to fall and make contact with the electric line; and\niii. the Group Manager Infrastructure has completed an assessment of the risks\nposed by the branch; and\niv.\n Source: `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/resources/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nAnnual Report 2020–21\n2020–21 Highlights\nIntroduction Transport and Government The technology is the result of the VicTrack-led FiBridge\nproject that saw successful trials carried out through\nSecure Network (TGSN)\nIn 2020–21 VicTrack has maintained its position as a partnership between VicTrack and Xerox’s Palo Alto\nan important partner in Victoria’s transport sector.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- Plant and equipment 116,114 - - 116,114\nReconciliation of net result for the reporting period to net cash flow from operating activities\nWorks in progress/other assets 23,715,853 585,844 (3,768,260) 20,533,437\nFor the purpose of the cash flow statement, cash includes short-term deposits that are readily convertible to cash\nTotal assets 27,734,301 585,844 (3,768,260) 24,551,885\non hand and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, net of outstanding cheques yet to be\npresented.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- Liabilities\nProvision for employee benefits (6,959) - - (6,959) Consolidated Parent\nTotal liabilities (6,959) - - (6,959)\n2021 2020 2021 2020\n$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\nContributed capital at the end of the year 27,727,343 585,844 (3,768,260) 24,544,927\nNet result for the period after tax (1,496,825) (1,960,792) (1,089,922) (1,853,276)\nAssets\nAdjustments for non-cash movements:\nInventory 205 - - 205\nDepreciation and amortisation of non-current assets 937,689 780,738 751,324 610,922\nReceivables 2,715 - - 2,715\nFair value adjustments (9) (143) - -\nLand 1,054,045 - - 1,054,045\nImpairment of Property, infrastructure, plant and equipment 715,104 1,969,578 715,104 1,848,956\nBuildings and structures 888,708 - - 888,708\n(Gain)/loss on disposal of non-current assets (11,173) (36,815) (11,173) (36,815)\nTrack 1,303,643 - - 1,303,643\nSignals and communications 653,018 - - 653,018\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nContents\n2021–22 performance 4\nOur asset portfolio 5\nHighlights 2021-22 6\nReport of operations 8\nAcknowledgement of Country 11\nYear in review 13\nAbout VicTrack 14\nPurpose, Vision, Mission, Values 16\nChair’s report 18\nChief Executive’s report 19\nManner of establishment and responsible Ministers 20\nOrganisational structure 24\n2021–22 performance report 26\nManaging our assets 30\nEnvironmental management 36\nTelecommunications 46\nSupporting Victoria’s Big Build and transport infrastructure 56\nCommercial activities 68\nReinvesting in communities 72\n2021–22 Audited financial statements 78\nGovernance and organisation 158\nOccupational Health and Safety Report 169\nWorkforce Data 174\nOther disclosures 180\nAppendix 204\nAppendix A 206\nAppendix B 208\n3\nkcarTciV kcarTciV\n2\n22-1202\n-\ntropeR\nlaunnA\n22-1202\n-\ntropeR\nlaunnA\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2021_22.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- She has held General\nCounsel roles at Public Transport Victoria, Covid‐19 Quarantine Victoria and the EPA (Victoria) as well as senior leadership Membership\npositions across other Victorian Government agencies. • Katrina Lai (Chair) (appointed Chair with effect from 19 February 2025)\nShe is admitted to the High Court of Australia, the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Supreme Court of New South • Paul Hardy\nWales.\n• Narayan Prasad (appointed Chair until 18 February 2025)\nIn addition to her legal and leadership skills, Rosemary brings risk management, audit, mediation, stakeholder\n• Laurinda Gardner (appointed 1 January 2025)\nengagement, decision‐making and regulatory expertise.\n• Paul White (term concluded 31 August 2024)\nPrevious appointments include the role of Senior Commissioner of the Land and Environment Court of NSW with a focus\non planning, land use and environmental issues.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2024_25.pdf)`\n- [Page 124]\nVicTrack\n122 Appendix B\nList of abbreviations\nAnnualised employee equivalent (AEE)\nAsset Management Accountability Framework (AMAF)\nAustralian Level Crossing Assessment Model (ALCAM)\nAustralian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC)\nAudit & Risk Management Committee (ARMC)\nClosed-circuit television (CCTV)\nContaminated Land Hazard Assessment and Mapping Program (CHAMP)\nCorporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act)\nDelivery & Network Committee (DNC)\nDepartment of Transport and Planning (DTP)\nDepartment of Treasury and Finance (DTF)\nDesignated workgroups (DWGs)\nDigital train radio system (DTRS)\nDistributed Antenna System (DAS)\nEnvironmental Assurance and Compliance Assessment Program (EACA)\nEnvironmental management plans (EMP)\nEnvironment Protection Act 2017 (EPA Act)\nEnvironment Protection Authority (EPA)\nEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2022_23.pdf)`\n- [Page 127]\nVicTrack\n125\nJenny Dawson Dan O’Brien Paul White\nB Bus (Acc), FCA, FAICD BEc, GradDipEc, GAICD B.Bus (Acc), FCA, GAICD, FGIA, CIA\nDirector Director Director\nJenny has significant corporate Dan has a wealth of experience Paul has almost 30 years’\ngovernance experience, having in senior executive roles in the experience in audit, assurance,\nbeen a non-executive director private and public sectors. compliance and risk management.\nfor 20 years and is currently a Dan was the Chief Executive He has worked with Big 4 Chartered\nVictorian Divisional Councillor of Incolink from 2014 to 2019.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2022_23.pdf)`\n- Audit & Risk Management Committee (ARMC)\nMembership\n• Narayan Prasad (Chair and Director Member from 1 January 2024)\n• Paul Hardy (Director Member from 1 January 2024)\n• Katrina Lai (Director Member from 1 January 2024)\n• Paul White (Director Member)\n• Jenny Dawson (Chair and Director Member until 31 December 2023)\n• Geraldine Gray (Director Member until 31 December 2023)\nRole\nThe ARMC assists the Board to fulfil its obligations in regard to financial reporting and governance, as well as overseeing\nthe internal and external audit functions.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2023_24.pdf)`\n- AARNet Australian Academic and Research Network\nABTS Account Based Ticketing System Accessibility information\nAEE Annualised employee equivalent If you would like to receive this publication in an accessible\nformat, such as large print or audio, telephone 03 9619 1111\nARMC Audit & Risk Management Committee\nor email communications@victrack.com.au\nCVTS Conduent Victoria Ticketing System\nCorporations Act Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)\nDTP Department of Transport and Planning\nDWGs Designated workgroups\nEOI Expressions of interest\nEPA Environment Protection Authority\nFOI Act Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic)\nFTE Full time equivalent\nH&S Health and safety\nHSRs Health & Safety Representatives\nIBAC Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission\nKPI Key performance indicators\nLocal Jobs First – VIPP Local Jobs First – Victorian Industry Participation Policy\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2024_25.pdf)`\n- Number Description\n17.1 ELCMP Review Process and Authorisation\n17.2 Audit Program\n17.3 Objectives and KPIs Audit\n17.4 Health and Safety Audit\n17.5 Plant and Equipment Audit - EWP\n17.6 Plant and Equipment Audit – Tipper/Chipper\n17.7 Inspection Quality Audit\n17.8 Cutting Quality Audit\n17.9 Corrective Action Report\n17.10 Induction Checklist\n17.11 Daily Plant Safety Checklist\n17.12 Network Area Map and LBRA Example\n17.13 Code Compliance Audit\n17.14 Inspection Work Instruction Sheet\n17.15 Daily Work Sheet\n17.16 Dispute Resolution Process\n17.17 Training Matrix\n17.18 Works Schedule\n17.19 Notification letter\n17.20 Newspaper Notification\n17.21 Urgent Pruning Notification\n17.22 Exception Risk Assessment Form\nDoc title: Electric Line Clearance Management Plan Date: 18/03/2025\nDoc ref no: D/22/52684[v4] Page 60 of 60\nOFFICIAL\n Source: `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/resources/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 112]\nPage 110\nAppendix 2\nList of abbreviations\nAccount-based ticketing system (ABT system)\nAnnualised employee equivalent (AEE)\nAsset Management Accountability Framework (AMAF)\nAustralian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC)\nAudit & Risk Management Committee (ARMC)\nCard-based ticketing system (CBT system)\nClosed-circuit television (CCTV)\nContaminated Land Hazard Assessment and Mapping Program (CHAMP)\nCorporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act)\nDelivery & Network Committee (DNC)\nDepartment of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR)\nDepartment of Transport and Planning (DTP)\nDepartment of Treasury and Finance (DTF)\nDesignated workgroups (DWGs)\nDiesel Electric Rail Motor Association of Victoria (DERMPAV)\nDigital train radio system (DTRS)\nDistributed Antenna System (DAS)\nEnvironmental management plans (EMP)\nEnvironment Protection Authority (EPA)\nExecutive Leadership Team (ELT)\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2023_24.pdf)`\n- [Page 63]\nAnnual Report 2020–21\nDerecognition of financial assets: A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a 7.3.1 Categorisation of financial instruments:\ngroup of similar financial assets) is derecognised when:\nCash and Financial assets Financial liabilities Total\n• the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or\ndeposits at amortised at amortised\n• the Consolidated Entity retains the right to receive cash flows from the asset, but has assumed an obligation cost (AC) cost (AC)\n$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\nto pay them in full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass through’ arrangement; or\n• the Consolidated Entity has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset and either: Consolidated 2021\n– has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset; or Contractual financial assets\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nAAnnnnuuaall RReeppoorrtt 22002200––2211\nCOVID-19 impact on business\nThe COVID-19 pandemic created global challenges Overall, the underlying business performance is\nwith threats to health, wellbeing and the economy. healthy, with sustainability measures identified during\nVicTrack has been impacted by COVID-19 both COVID-19 continuing to strengthen our operating result.\nfinancially and operationally.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- [Page 19]\nAnnual Report 2020–21\nMajor investigations and Statutory Notices Asbestos program\nIn 2020–21 VicTrack had three Clean Up Notices from Coldstream Survey and removal programs The investigation surveyed 58 buildings and identified\nthe Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA); 13 which remain with rooves constructed of asbestos-\nThe Coldstream Clean Up Notice was issued in early Asbestos risk is managed in accordance with current\none ongoing for the Horsham precinct, one to assess containing material.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- Consolidated Parent\n2.6 Capital assets charge\n2021 2020 2021 2020\n$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\nThe capital assets charge is the estimate of the cost of capital investment in government assets i.e. the return that\nInterest income 76 1,333 75 1,326 could be achieved were the government to direct its capital towards the next best investment of comparable risk.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- Plant and equipment 116,114 - - 116,114\nReconciliation of net result for the reporting period to net cash flow from operating activities\nWorks in progress/other assets 23,715,853 585,844 (3,768,260) 20,533,437\nFor the purpose of the cash flow statement, cash includes short-term deposits that are readily convertible to cash\nTotal assets 27,734,301 585,844 (3,768,260) 24,551,885\non hand and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, net of outstanding cheques yet to be\npresented.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- [Page 56]\nAnnual Report 2020–21\nMovements in the allowance for impairment losses of contractual receivables were as follows:\nConsolidated Parent\n2021 2020 2021 2020\nConsolidated Parent $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\n2021 2020 2021 2020 Non current trade and other payables\n$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\nContractual\nAt 1 July 210 134 210 134\nSupplies and services 2,400 2,580 2,400 2,580\nIncrease in provision for impairment recognised during the 1,312 241 1,312 241\nyear Other contractual payables - - - -\nReceivables written down during the year (396) (165) (396) (165) Total non-current trade and other payables 2,400 2,580 2,400 2,580\nAmounts reversed during the year - - - -\nTotal 1,126 210 1,126 210 Total trade and other payables 103,752 74,625 103,031 73,930\nPayables consist of:\nRisk exposure and maturity analysis\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- Total trade and other payables 103,752 74,625 103,031 73,930\nRisk exposure and maturity analysis\nReconciled by: Refer to Note 7.3.3 Financial risk management, for more information on the risk management policy of the\nConsolidated Entity and the nature and extent of risks raising from contractual payables.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 16]\nVicTrack\n14\nVision, purpose,\nmission and\nvalues\nOur vision Our values\nAs a part of the transport portfolio, we share a common We operate according to Victorian public sector values.\nvision as defined in the Transport Integration Act 2010: In addition to these, VicTrack promotes the values of:\n“To meet the aspirations of Victorians for an integrated\nProfessional\nand sustainable transport system that contributes to\nWe make decisions with integrity and respect.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2022_23.pdf)`\n- [pages 10,11]\nthe values of:\nProfessional\nWe make decisions with integrity and respect.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2021_22.pdf)`\n- Values\nProfessional\nVicTrack staff\nWe make decisions with integrity and respect.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2024_25.pdf)`\n- AARNet Australian Academic and Research Network\nABTS Account Based Ticketing System Accessibility information\nAEE Annualised employee equivalent If you would like to receive this publication in an accessible\nformat, such as large print or audio, telephone 03 9619 1111\nARMC Audit & Risk Management Committee\nor email communications@victrack.com.au\nCVTS Conduent Victoria Ticketing System\nCorporations Act Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)\nDTP Department of Transport and Planning\nDWGs Designated workgroups\nEOI Expressions of interest\nEPA Environment Protection Authority\nFOI Act Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic)\nFTE Full time equivalent\nH&S Health and safety\nHSRs Health & Safety Representatives\nIBAC Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission\nKPI Key performance indicators\nLocal Jobs First – VIPP Local Jobs First – Victorian Industry Participation Policy\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2024_25.pdf)`\n- The following are our key objectives:\n• Compliance with the Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020 (The\nRegulations) and the and prescribed Code of Practice for electric line clearance (The\nCode)\n• Electrical safety\n• Minimise fire starts as a result of contact between vegetation and electricity network\n• Continuity of electricity supply to VicTrack assets\n• Public safety\n• Provision of a safe workplace for employees and service providers\n• Vegetation management systems to maximise environment and amenity value of\nimpacted trees\n• Protection of areas of important vegetation\nDoc title: Electric Line Clearance Management Plan Date: 18/03/2025\nDoc ref no: D/22/52684[v4] Page 9 of 60\nOFFICIAL\n Source: `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/resources/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pdf)`\n- We work to protect and grow the value\nof the portfolio, to support a thriving transport system As a part of the transport portfolio, we share a common We operate according to Victorian public sector values.\nand make travel and living better for all Victorians. vision as defined in the Transport Integration Act 2010: In addition to these, VicTrack promotes the values of:\nWith much of our asset portfolio dedicated to rail “To meet the aspirations of Victorians for an integrated\nProfessional\ntransport – our land, infrastructure, trams, trains and and sustainable transport system that contributes to\ntelecommunication networks – our focus is on strategic an inclusive, prosperous and environmentally We make decisions with integrity and respect.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- 4.1.2 Impairment of non-financial physical assets\nThe premium that arose on the secured loans as a result of being recorded at their fair value is being amortised\nThe recoverable amount of primarily non-cash-generating assets of not-for-profit entities, which are typically over the repayment period of the secured loans.\nspecialised in nature and held for continuing use of their service capacity, is expected to be materially the same as\nThe loans in the Rolling Stock Holdings entities are secured by way of fixed charge over the assets.\nfair value determined under AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement, with the consequence that AASB 136 does not apply\nto such assets that are regularly revalued.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n- 2021 2020 2021 2020\n$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\nCapital commitments\nContractual\nConsolidated Parent Receivables 46,552 34,498 46,186 163,586\n2021 2020 2021 2020 Allowance for impairment losses of contractual receivables (1,126) (210) (1,126) (210)\n$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\nTotal contractual trade and other receivables 45,426 34,288 45,060 163,376\nWithin one year 15,262 14,861 15,262 14,861\nOne year or later and not later than five years - 81 - 81\nReconciled by;\nLater than five years - - - -\nCurrent\nTotal capital commitments 15,262 14,942 15,262 14,942\nReceivables 46,462 34,420 46,096 163,508\nAllowance for impairment losses of contractual receivables (1,126) (210) (1,126) (210)\nService concession arrangements\nTotal current trade and other receiveables 45,336 34,210 44,970 163,298\nFor arrangements within the scope of AASB 1059, at initial recognition the Consolidated Entity records a service\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2020_21.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2021_22.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2022_23.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2023_24.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/annual-reports/victrack-annual-report-2024_25.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.victrack.com.au/about\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.victrack.com.au/\n- `pages/leadership.html` - pages - https://www.victrack.com.au/about/our-people\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.victrack.com.au/news\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - https://www.victrack.com.au/about/publications\n- `other-pdfs/cultural-heritage-contingency-plan.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/resources/cultural-heritage-contingency-plan.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/resources/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/environmental-management-plan.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/resources/environmental-management-plan.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/site-asbestos-and-hazardous-materials-management-plan.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/resources/site-asbestos-and-hazardous-materials-management-plan.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/victrack-planting.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.victrack.com.au/-/media/victrack/documents/resources/victrack-planting.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Victorian Rail Track Corporation - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:35:01.092440+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-VIC-059\n**Jurisdiction**: Victoria\n**Portfolio**: Transport and Planning\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 15\n- Unique legislation references found: 60\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 49 |\n| Regulation | 8 |\n| Rules | 3 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Financial Management Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 37\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Financial+Management+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Report 2020–21\nReport of operations\nImage: Passanger information displays at Carrum Station\n7 Report of operations\n\n[page 7]\nAAnnnnuuaall RReeppoorrtt 22002200––2211\nYear in review\nDated: 16 September 2021\nResponsible body’s declaration\nIn accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, I am pleased\nto present the Victorian Rail Track (VicTrack) Annual Report for the\nyear ending 30 June 2021.\nGeraldine Gray\nChair, VicTrack Board\nImage: VicTrack employees\n9 Report of operations\n\n[page 8]\nAnnual Report 2020–21\nAbout VicTrack\nVicTrack owns Vic\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- nts for Victorian Rail Track (“VicTrack”) (as an individual entity and the\nConsolidated Entity comprising VicTrack and its Controlled Entities) have been prepared in accordance with\nDirection 5.2 of the Standing Directions of the Assistant Treasurer under the Financial Management Act 1994,\napplicable Financial Reporting Directions, Australian Accounting Standards including Interpretations, and other\nmandatory professional reporting requirements.\nWe further state that, in our opinion, the information set out in the comprehensive operating state\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- ery of the Consolidated Entity services are\nCompliance information\ntransactions that have been determined as revenue from contracts with customers in accordance with AASB 15.\nThese general-purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Management Act\n1994 and Australian Accounting Standards (“AAS”). In particular, they are presented in a manner consistent with the\nPerformance obligations and revenue recognition policies\nrequirements of AASB 1049 Whole of Government and General Government Sector Financial Repor\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- ignificance of matters discussed in the Basis for Adverse Opinion\nsection of my report, the financial report does not present fairly in all material respects in accordance Balance Sheet (Consolidated)\nwith the financial reporting requirements of Part 7 of the Financial Management Act 1994 and  Property, plant and equipment\napplicable Australian Accounting Standards the:  Deferred tax liability\n financial positions of the consolidated entity and the entity as at 30 June 2021, and  Physical asset revaluation surplus.\n financial performance\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- om of Information report Additional information available on request\nThe Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) allows the public a right of access to documents held by VicTrack. In compliance with the requirements of the Standing Directions 2018 under the Financial Management Act 1994,\ndetails in respect of the items listed below have been retained and are available to relevant Ministers, Members of\nVicTrack’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Part II Information Statement outlines VicTrack’s role and makes it easy to\nParliament and the public\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Transport Integration Act 2010\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 26\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Transport+Integration+Act+2010\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ering projects for government 49\nChair’s report 13\nCar Parks for Commuters Program 51\nChief Executive’s report 15 Bendigo Station Upgrade 52\nBendigo Tramways expansion 52\nManner of establishment and responsible Ministers 17\nBallarat Station bus interchange 53\nTransport Integration Act 2010 17\nStatewide level crossing upgrade program 53\nResponsible Ministers 18\nRail crossing technical services 55\nOur core functions 18\nNational ALCAM migration 56\nVictoria’s integrated transport portfolio 18\nEmbracing innovation 57\nOrganisational structure 19\nEvol\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- w the value\nof the portfolio, to support a thriving transport system As a part of the transport portfolio, we share a common We operate according to Victorian public sector values.\nand make travel and living better for all Victorians. vision as defined in the Transport Integration Act 2010: In addition to these, VicTrack promotes the values of:\nWith much of our asset portfolio dedicated to rail “To meet the aspirations of Victorians for an integrated\nProfessional\ntransport – our land, infrastructure, trams, trains and and sustainable transport\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- dated Entity”) for the year ended 30 June 2021. The Consolidated Entity is a public statutory\n2021 2020 2021 2020\nbody established under section 8 of the Rail Management Act 1996 and continued in existence under section\nNote $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\n116 of the Transport Integration Act 2010. The purpose of the report is to provide users with information about\nCash flows from operating activities the Consolidated Entity’s stewardship of resources entrusted to it. The nature of the operations and principal\nactivities of the Consolidated Entity are\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- in the balance sheet but are disclosed and, if Infrastructure leases with the Director of Public Transport (now Head, Transport for Victoria)\nquantifiable, are measured at nominal value.\nCreated in 1997, VicTrack is a state-owned business operating under the Transport Integration Act 2010 (Vic) (TIA).\nContingent assets and liabilities are presented inclusive of GST receivable or payable respectively. VicTrack owns Victoria’s railway land, infrastructure and assets, including Victoria’s transport telecommunications\nnetwork (Assets). Through a s\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- it fees\nAudit fees paid or payable to the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office for the audit of the financial statements were Dividends\n$257,750 (2020: $252,100) for the Consolidated Entity and $184,000 (2020: $180,000) for the parent entity.\nSection 161 of the Transport Integration Act 2010, provides for a rail corporation to pay to the state amounts as\ndirected by the Treasurer of Victoria after consultation with the Board of the Consolidated Entity and the Minister.\n8.8 Subsequent events\nNo determination was received from the Treasurer requiri\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 19\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Electricity+Safety+%28Electric+Line+Clearance%29+Regulations+2020\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/publications-index.html`\n- `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/victrack-planting.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- or cultural heritage values.\nElectric Line Clearance Management Plan\n(PDF | 1.8 MB)\nOutlines the procedures required to inspect, manage and maintain clearance of vegetation from VicTrack’s Private Overhead Electric Lines in accordance with Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020.\nEnvironmental Management Plan\n(PDF | 384KB)\nGuideline for managing potential contaminated land and is useful for third parties including tenants and utility companies who may dig on VicTrack land.\nPlanting Guideline\n(PDF | 280 KB)\nThis guideline outlines how\n Source: `pages/publications-index.html`\n- or cultural heritage values.\nElectric Line Clearance Management Plan\n(PDF | 1.8 MB)\nOutlines the procedures required to inspect, manage and maintain clearance of vegetation from VicTrack’s Private Overhead Electric Lines in accordance with Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020.\nEnvironmental Management Plan\n(PDF | 384KB)\nGuideline for managing potential contaminated land and is useful for third parties including tenants and utility companies who may dig on VicTrack land.\nPlanting Guideline\n(PDF | 280 KB)\nThis guideline outlines how\n Source: `pages/publications-index.html`\n- ......................................................................... 2\n3. Definitions, abbreviations and acronyms ....................................................................... 3\n4. Table of relevant regulation clauses of the Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance)\nRegulations 2020 .......................................................................................................... 4\n5. Preparation of management plan .................................................................................. 7\n6. Obligations relating to the\n Source: `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- s not in use for transport\nremain under VicTrack’s management.\nThe Electricity Safety Act 1998 (The Act) Subdivision 1 Section 84D defines VicTrack as a\nresponsible person and sets the requirement to keep trees clear of electric lines. The\nElectricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020 Part 2 9(2) and 9(4) sets the\nrequirement for VicTrack to prepare this plan and prescribes the specifications.\nThis Electric Line Clearance Management Plan (ELCMP) defines the plan and processes to\nbe used by VicTrack staff and Contractors to manage and maint\n Source: `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- fied during\nour initial Electric Line vegetation inspection.\n2. Scope\nThe scope of works for this ELCMP is to inspect, manage and maintain clearance of\nvegetation from VicTrack’s POELs in accordance with the Electricity Safety Act 1998 and\nElectricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020. This includes the notification,\nconsultation and negotiation with affected persons and management of important vegetation\nand maintaining the health and aesthetics of affected trees.\nWho this plan is applicable to\nThis procedure applies to all VicTrack emplo\n Source: `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 14\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Public+Interest+Disclosure+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e. This means that no one party is given exclusive rights to the rail corridor to the detriment\nof competition. Further information\nVicTrack’s procedure for the disclosing of improper conduct or detrimental action by VicTrack or any of its\nCompliance with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012 employees and/or officers, is detailed on VicTrack’s website at https://www.victrack.com.au/about/policies-and-\ndisclosures.\nThe Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012 (Vic) (PID Act) encourages and assists people in making disclosures of\nimproper conduct by pub\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- disclosing of improper conduct or detrimental action by VicTrack or any of its\nCompliance with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012 employees and/or officers, is detailed on VicTrack’s website at https://www.victrack.com.au/about/policies-and-\ndisclosures.\nThe Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012 (Vic) (PID Act) encourages and assists people in making disclosures of\nimproper conduct by public officers and public bodies. The PID Act provides protection to people who make Disclosures under the Protected Disclosure Act 2012\ndisclosures in accordance with\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- Legislation Page\nFRD 22H Subsequent events 135\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 169\nFRD 22H Application & operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982 169\nBuilding Act 1993 169\nFRD 22H Compliance with building & maintenance provisions of Building Act 1993 169\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2012 171\nFRD 22H Statement of Competitive Neutrality Policy 171\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 171\nFRD 22H Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012 171\nVictorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 175\nFRD 22H Application & operation of the Application and operation of\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- mation Act 1982 169\nBuilding Act 1993 169\nFRD 22H Compliance with building & maintenance provisions of Building Act 1993 169\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2012 171\nFRD 22H Statement of Competitive Neutrality Policy 171\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 171\nFRD 22H Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012 171\nVictorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 175\nFRD 22H Application & operation of the Application and operation of the Carers Recognition Act 2012 171\nFinancial Management Act 1994 10\nFRD 22H Details of consultancies over $10,000 167\nFRD 22H Details\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- ial procurement performance against this contract will be included in next year’s financial report.\n185\nkcarTciV kcarTciV\n184\n22-1202\n-\ntropeR\nlaunnA\n22-1202\n-\ntropeR\nlaunnA\n\n[page 95]\nAdditional information available on request disclosure Compliance with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012\nIn compliance with the requirements of the Standing Directions 2018 under the Financial Management Act 1994, The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012 (Vic) (PID Act) encourages and assists people in making disclosures of\ndetails in respect of the items listed\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Freedom of Information Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 13\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Freedom+of+Information+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- torian Government Contracts Publishing\nSystem and can be viewed at www.tenders.vic.gov.au\n175 Other disclosures\n175 Other disclosures\n\n[page 91]\nAAnnnnuuaall RReeppoorrtt 22002200––2211\nFreedom of Information report Additional information available on request\nThe Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) allows the public a right of access to documents held by VicTrack. In compliance with the requirements of the Standing Directions 2018 under the Financial Management Act 1994,\ndetails in respect of the items listed below have been retained and are a\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- w have been retained and are available to relevant Ministers, Members of\nVicTrack’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Part II Information Statement outlines VicTrack’s role and makes it easy to\nParliament and the public on request, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1982:\nfind information about VicTrack’s key services and functions. It sets out what information is available to the public\nand reduces the need for you to submit requests under the FOI Act. a) a statement that declarations of pecuniary interests have been duly co\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- n obligations 77\nFRD 22H Summary of the financial results of the year 65\nFRD 22H Significant changes in financial position during the year 143 Legislation\nFRD 22H Major changes or factors affecting performance 21\nLegislation Page\nFRD 22H Subsequent events 135\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 169\nFRD 22H Application & operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982 169\nBuilding Act 1993 169\nFRD 22H Compliance with building & maintenance provisions of Building Act 1993 169\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2012 171\nFRD 22H Statement of Competitive Neutra\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- 5\nFRD 22H Significant changes in financial position during the year 143 Legislation\nFRD 22H Major changes or factors affecting performance 21\nLegislation Page\nFRD 22H Subsequent events 135\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 169\nFRD 22H Application & operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982 169\nBuilding Act 1993 169\nFRD 22H Compliance with building & maintenance provisions of Building Act 1993 169\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2012 171\nFRD 22H Statement of Competitive Neutrality Policy 171\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 171\nFRD 22H Public Interest\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- isted below have been retained and are available to relevant Ministers, Members improper conduct by public officers and public bodies. The PID Act provides protection to people who make\nof Parliament and the public on request, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1982: disclosures in accordance with the PID Act and establishes a system for the matters disclosed to be investigated\nand rectifying action to be taken.\na) a statement that declarations of pecuniary interests have been duly completed by all relevant officers\nVicT\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Gender Equality Act 2020\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 10\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Gender+Equality+Act+2020\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- principles\nVicTrack is committed to applying equity principles when recruiting and selecting staff. This includes implementing VicTrack adheres to and upholds the values, principles and conduct of the Victorian Public Sector Commission\nthe obligations of the Gender Equality Act 2020. Rigorous selection processes and probity checks ensure that (VPSC).\napplicants are assessed and evaluated fairly and on the basis of key selection criteria and other accountabilities\nVicTrack employment practices are underpinned by the VPSC Code of Conduct w\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- an inclusive workplace that is safe, free\nfrom discrimination, bullying and harassment and where equal opportunity and diversity are valued.\nTable 2 Summary of employment levels in June of 2021 and 2020\nVicTrack is committed to implementing outcomes from the Gender Equality Act 2020 to help close the gender pay\ngap, improve gender equality at all levels of the workforce and reduce workplace sexual harassment.\nOngoing employees 3 Fixed-term\n& casual\nIn 2020–21, VicTrack completed its Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, which encompasses our\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- service\ntreated with respect and care in the process.\nWe work continuously to support and implement these principles and practices.\nIn applying equity principles when recruiting and selecting staff, VicTrack is committed to implementing the\nobligations of the Gender Equality Act 2020. Rigorous selection processes and probity checks ensure that we Comparative workforce data\nassess and evaluate applicants fairly and on the basis of key selection criteria and other accountabilities without\ndiscrimination.\nTable 1 Full time equivalents (FTE)\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- ives engaged on a standard executive contract who were active in\nsafe, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and where equal opportunity and diversity are valued. the last full pay period of June.\nWe are committed to implementing outcomes from the Gender Equality Act 2020 to help close the gender pay\ngap, improve gender equality at all levels of the workforce and reduce workplace sexual harassment.\nWe continue to implement the initiatives and actions outlined in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, which\nencompasses our Gende\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- sful, but still tell others about their perceptions of VicTrack. Candidates should be\ntreated with respect and care in the process.\nIn applying equity principles when recruiting and selecting staff, VicTrack is committed to implementing the\nobligations of the Gender Equality Act 2020. Rigorous selection processes and probity checks ensure that we assess\nand evaluate applicants fairly and based on key selection criteria and other accountabilities without discrimination.\nEmployees have been correctly classified in the workforce data collect\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 9\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Victorian+Industry+Participation+Policy+Act+2003\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- social value above and beyond the mere value of all\nLocal Jobs First - VIPP compliance disclosure goods, services or construction works being procured by all departments and agencies. The Social Procurement\nFramework centres around ten core objectives being:\nThe Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 requires departments and public sector bodies to report on\n1. Opportunities for Victorian Aboriginal people\nthe implementation of the Local Jobs First – Victorian Industry Participation Policy (Local Jobs First – VIPP).\nDepartments and public sector bodies ar\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- 9\nFRD 22H Compliance with building & maintenance provisions of Building Act 1993 169\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2012 171\nFRD 22H Statement of Competitive Neutrality Policy 171\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 171\nFRD 22H Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012 171\nVictorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 175\nFRD 22H Application & operation of the Application and operation of the Carers Recognition Act 2012 171\nFinancial Management Act 1994 10\nFRD 22H Details of consultancies over $10,000 167\nFRD 22H Details of consultancies under $10,000 167\n197 Other disclos\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- $124,865 Further to the above, VicTrack received one grant during 2021–22 for a Regional Local Jobs First project, at $3.7\n(excl. GST). million for a regional project with estimated value of $10.7 million.\nLocal Jobs First - VIPP Disclosure of major contracts\nThe Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 requires departments and public sector bodies to report on During 2021–22 VicTrack entered into three contracts greater than $10 million in value. In accordance with the\nthe implementation of the Local Jobs First – Victorian Industry Participation Policy (Loc\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- ary of the financial results of the year 82\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2012 187\nFRD 22 Significant changes in the financial position during the year 83, 106, 151\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 188\nFRD 22 Major changes or factors affecting performance 149-151\nVictorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 182\nFRD 22 Subsequent events 151\nFinancial Management Act 1994 13\nFRD 22 Application and operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 185\nFRD 22 Statement of Competitive Neutrality Policy 186\nFRD 22 Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012 187\nFRD 22 Applicati\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- ets 68\nFRD 110A Cash flow statements page 56\nFRD 112D Defined benefit superannuation obligations N/A\nLegislation\nLegislation Page\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 110\nBuilding Act 1993 106\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2012 110\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 106\nVictorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 107\nFinancial Management Act 1994 119\nAnnual Report 2022–23\n\n[page 124]\nVicTrack\n122 Appendix B\nList of abbreviations\nAnnualised employee equivalent (AEE)\nAsset Management Accountability Framework (AMAF)\nAustralian Level Crossing Assessment Model (ALCAM)\nAust\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Carers Recognition Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 7\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Carers+Recognition+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- lication & operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982 169\nBuilding Act 1993 169\nFRD 22H Compliance with building & maintenance provisions of Building Act 1993 169\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2012 171\nFRD 22H Statement of Competitive Neutrality Policy 171\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 171\nFRD 22H Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012 171\nVictorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 175\nFRD 22H Application & operation of the Application and operation of the Carers Recognition Act 2012 171\nFinancial Management Act 1994 10\nFRD 22H Details o\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- FRD 22H Statement of Competitive Neutrality Policy 171\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 171\nFRD 22H Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012 171\nVictorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 175\nFRD 22H Application & operation of the Application and operation of the Carers Recognition Act 2012 171\nFinancial Management Act 1994 10\nFRD 22H Details of consultancies over $10,000 167\nFRD 22H Details of consultancies under $10,000 167\n197 Other disclosures\n197 Other disclosures\n\n[page 102]\nAnnual Report 2020–21\nAppendix\nImage: A commuter accesses the 4G\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- 982 185\nFRD 22 Occupational Health and Safety Policy 169-172\nBuilding Act 1993 186\nFRD 22 Summary of the financial results of the year 82\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2012 187\nFRD 22 Significant changes in the financial position during the year 83, 106, 151\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 188\nFRD 22 Major changes or factors affecting performance 149-151\nVictorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 182\nFRD 22 Subsequent events 151\nFinancial Management Act 1994 13\nFRD 22 Application and operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 185\nFR\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- vents 151\nFinancial Management Act 1994 13\nFRD 22 Application and operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 185\nFRD 22 Statement of Competitive Neutrality Policy 186\nFRD 22 Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012 187\nFRD 22 Application and operation of the Carers Recognition Act 2012 188\nFRD 22 Details of consultancies over $10,000 182\nFRD 22 Details of consultancies under $10,000 182\nFRD 22 Disclosure of ICT expenditure 185\nFRD 22 Statement of availability of other information 186\nFRD 24 Reporting of office-based environmental impacts 18\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- ormance 68, 86\nFRD 22 Subsequent events 86\nFRD 22 Application and operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 110\nFRD 22 Statement of Competitive Neutrality Policy 113\nFRD 22 Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012 112\nFRD 22 Application and operation of the Carers Recognition Act 2012 106\nFRD 22 Details of consultancies over $10,000 106\nFRD 22 Details of consultancies under $10,000 106\nAnnual Report 2022–23\n\n[page 123]\nVicTrack\n121\nLegislation Requirement Page\nFRD 22 Disclosure of ICT expenditure 110\nFRD 22 Statement of availability of oth\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 7\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Public+Interest+Disclosures+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e applicant before 30 June 2023.\nFurther information regarding VicTrack’s accountabilities and procedures is available on the VicTrack website at\nvictrack.com.au/about/policies-and-disclosures\nAnnual Report 2022–23\n\n[page 114]\nVicTrack\n112\nCompliance with the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012\nThe Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (Vic) (PID Act) encourages and assists people in making disclosures of\nimproper conduct by public officers and public bodies. The PID Act provides protection to people who make\ndisclosures in accordance with the PID Ac\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- her information regarding VicTrack’s accountabilities and procedures is available on the VicTrack website at\nvictrack.com.au/about/policies-and-disclosures\nAnnual Report 2022–23\n\n[page 114]\nVicTrack\n112\nCompliance with the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012\nThe Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (Vic) (PID Act) encourages and assists people in making disclosures of\nimproper conduct by public officers and public bodies. The PID Act provides protection to people who make\ndisclosures in accordance with the PID Act and establishes a system for the matter\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- emergency procurements 94\nDisclosure of procurement complaints 94\nReviews and studies expenditure 94\nLocal Jobs First – Victorian Industry Participation Policy compliance disclosure 95\nSocial procurement 96\nFreedom of Information report 98\nCompliance with the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 99\nEnvironmental reporting 100\nAdditional information available on request 106\nVicTrack Financial Management Attestation Statement 106\nAppendix 1 108\nDisclosure index 108\nAppendix 2 110\nList of abbreviations 110\n\n[page 6]\nPage 4\nVicTrack staff volunteering at\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- s were subject to complaints regarding delays in processing time to the OVIC.\nBoth complaints were resolved before 30 June 2023.\nFurther information regarding VicTrack’s accountabilities and procedures is available on the VicTrack website.\nCompliance with the Public Interest\nDisclosures Act 2012\nThe Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (Vic) (PID Act) encourages and assists people in making disclosures of improper\nconduct by public officers and public bodies. The PID Act provides protection to people who make disclosures under the PID\nAct and establi\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- g delays in processing time to the OVIC.\nBoth complaints were resolved before 30 June 2023.\nFurther information regarding VicTrack’s accountabilities and procedures is available on the VicTrack website.\nCompliance with the Public Interest\nDisclosures Act 2012\nThe Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (Vic) (PID Act) encourages and assists people in making disclosures of improper\nconduct by public officers and public bodies. The PID Act provides protection to people who make disclosures under the PID\nAct and establishes a system for the matters disclosed t\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 6\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Aboriginal+Heritage+Act+2006\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/cultural-heritage-contingency-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ngency Plan (CHCP) is a contingency strategy to manage cultural heritage found\nunexpectedly during the course of an activity, where there are no requirements to seek approvals for that\nactivity under the Heritage Act 2017, Planning and Environment Act 1987 or Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006\nprior to works commencing. The activity might include maintenance works, require soil disturbance, or\ngenerally have the potential to impact on the cultural heritage.\nThis CHCP has been prepared for use by VicTrack employees, contractors, third parties who oc\n Source: `other-pdfs/cultural-heritage-contingency-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- cing around the suspected or identified Aboriginal cultural heritage may be removed, and works\nre-commence in the fenced area when the suspected or identified Aboriginal cultural heritage has been\ninvestigated and managed appropriately, in accordance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and as agreed in\ndiscussions with either the RAP or the Department of Premier and Cabinet.\nThe Heritage Advisor must record the Aboriginal cultural heritage in accordance with Victorian Aboriginal Heritage\nRegister (VAHR) standards and relevant forms must be\n Source: `other-pdfs/cultural-heritage-contingency-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- nal Ancestral Remains confirmed\nIf the human remains are determined to be Aboriginal Ancestral Remains, the person responsible for the\nactivity must report the existence of them to the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council in accordance with\nsection 17 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.\nThe Victorian Heritage Council, after taking reasonable steps to consult with any Aboriginal person or body with\nan interest in Aboriginal Ancestral Remains, will determine the appropriate course of action as required by section\n18(2)(b) of the Aboriginal He\n Source: `other-pdfs/cultural-heritage-contingency-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- tage Act 2006.\nThe Victorian Heritage Council, after taking reasonable steps to consult with any Aboriginal person or body with\nan interest in Aboriginal Ancestral Remains, will determine the appropriate course of action as required by section\n18(2)(b) of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.\nAn appropriate impact mitigation or salvage strategy as determined by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council\nmust be implemented by the person in charge of the activity or VicTrack.\nThe treatment of salvaged Aboriginal Ancestral Remains must be in accorda\n Source: `other-pdfs/cultural-heritage-contingency-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- 3/12174 Next review 4 July 2025 Page 9 of 11\nOFFICIAL\n\n[page 10]\nOFFICIAL\nAttachment 1 – Preliminary Report Form\nPR-GL 006 Cultural Heritage Contingency Plan Approved 3 July 2023 Version 2.1\nD/23/12174 Next review 4 July 2025 Page 10 of 11\nOFFICIAL\n\n[page 11]\nAboriginal Heritage Act 2006\nABORIGINAL VICTORIA\nPreliminary Report Form\nThis form is intended for use by anyone who wishes to report a possible Aboriginal heritage\nplace. Aboriginal Victoria (AV) will endeavour to organise inspection of the place at the earliest\npossible time. The inspe\n Source: `other-pdfs/cultural-heritage-contingency-plan.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electricity Safety Act 1998\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Electricity+Safety+Act+1998\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- transport assets to transport operators:\nAustralian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), Metro Trains Melbourne, V/Line and Yarra Trams\nwho deliver public transport services and manage the assets. Assets not in use for transport\nremain under VicTrack’s management.\nThe Electricity Safety Act 1998 (The Act) Subdivision 1 Section 84D defines VicTrack as a\nresponsible person and sets the requirement to keep trees clear of electric lines. The\nElectricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020 Part 2 9(2) and 9(4) sets the\nrequirement for VicTra\n Source: `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- for Bare wires in case an unforeseen asset is identified during\nour initial Electric Line vegetation inspection.\n2. Scope\nThe scope of works for this ELCMP is to inspect, manage and maintain clearance of\nvegetation from VicTrack’s POELs in accordance with the Electricity Safety Act 1998 and\nElectricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020. This includes the notification,\nconsultation and negotiation with affected persons and management of important vegetation\nand maintaining the health and aesthetics of affected trees.\nWho this\n Source: `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- areas and low bushfire risk areas in the land referred to in\nparagraph (f) (as indicated on the map)\nHazardous Bushfire Risk Areas (HBRA) and Low Bushfire Risk Areas (LBRA)\nThe CFA reviews and assigns Low Bushfire Risk Areas as prescribed by Section 80 of the\nElectricity Safety Act 1998. The updated maps are gazetted and made available to the\npublic. The CFA website describes this process and provides public access to the shape file\nwith a link to the latest data stored on Data Vic servers. The CFA website link is:\nhttps://www.cfa.vic.gov.au\n Source: `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- utting, trimming or felling of a\ntree. It is assisting to prune, cut, trim or fell a tree where any part of the tree is or may come\nwithin, or the work requires any person, tool, equipment or vehicle to come within, the\nminimum safe distance prescribed in the Electricity Safety Act 1998 (the Act) for persons\nwho are not employed, engaged or under control of the electrical asset owner.\nNo person shall perform tree clearing work in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus, unless\nthe person:\n(a) has completed a training course approved by ESV\n Source: `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- ibilities Responsible for carrying out the management plan\nAddress Level 8, 1010 La Trobe Street Docklands Vic 3008\nTelephone 03 9619 1111\n12. Legislative and regulatory framework\nActs of legislation, standards or regulations to which this document relates:\n• Electricity Safety Act 1998\n• Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020\n• Electricity Safety (General) Regulations 2019\n• Code of Practice on electrical safety for the work on or near high voltage electrical\napparatus 2022 (The Blue Book)\n• Victorian Traction Industr\n Source: `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environment Protection Act 2017\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Environment+Protection+Act+2017\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/environmental-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/site-asbestos-and-hazardous-materials-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- [page 20]\nEnvironmental\nmanagement\nEnvironmental management is an important part of\nVicTrack’s operations, as the asset owner of one of\nVictoria’s largest titled land holdings. It is one of our\nmain non-commercial activities.\nVicTrack transitioned to the new Environment\nProtection Act 2017, effective from 1 July 2021.\nTransition activities included training staff, updating\npolicies, procedures and systems and rolling out\ninformation and contractual addenda to tenants.\n36 IEmcoalgoeg iccaapl tbiuornn: tbeexitn gto c goon dhuecrteed in Caroline S\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- 22\n00003\nOFFICIAL\n\n[page 6]\nOFFICIAL\n2.1. Legal Context\nA person in ‘management or control’ of land (who may include VicTrack as the owner of the land, a tenant or\nsub-tenant, an occupier (under an agreement), or a principal contractor), has duties under the Environment\nProtection Act 2017 (the Act) to manage contamination and minimise risks of harm to human health and the\nenvironment from contamination (or potential contamination) as far as reasonably practicable.\nThe Duty to Manage contaminated land includes identifying of contamination hazar\n Source: `other-pdfs/environmental-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- f notifiable contamination.\nIf contamination is confirmed, and you are in management and control of the land (e.g., lease the site from\nVicTrack, a Principal contractor) and that contamination meets the threshold for notifiable contamination as\ndefined in the Environment Protection Act 2017, then:\n• If the contamination is agreed to be pre-existing to your occupation of VicTrack land, VicTrack will notify\nthe EPA that the land is contaminated.\n• Where the contamination has been caused or contributed to by you or your organisation (or your\npredec\n Source: `other-pdfs/environmental-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- o impact VicTrack land, you must notify the site occupier (where relevant)\nand VicTrack within 24hrs (in writing), or as soon as reasonably practical.\nIf a pollution event causes or threatens harm to human health or the environment, you are required under the\nEnvironment Protection Act 2017 to contact the EPA as soon as practical.\nEmergency procedures and contact telephone numbers should be displayed in a prominent area during site\nworks.\nVicTrack’s 24 hour emergency response telephone number is (03) 9619 1111.\nEPA’s telephone number is 1300 372\n Source: `other-pdfs/environmental-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- and Safety Act, 2004.\n• Occupational Health & Safety Regulations 2017\n• WorkSafe Victoria Code of Practice for Managing Asbestos in Workplaces 2019\n• WorkSafe Victoria Code of Practice for Removing Asbestos in Workplaces 2019\n• Relevant Australian Standards\n• Environment Protection Act 2017\n• Environment Protection Regulations 2021\n• Environment Protection Regulations, 2021:\n• National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Amendment Measure 2013\n(No. 1)\nBefore use of EPA publications, you are encouraged to check that the rele\n Source: `other-pdfs/site-asbestos-and-hazardous-materials-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environment Protection Regulations 2021\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Environment+Protection+Regulations+2021\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/environmental-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/site-asbestos-and-hazardous-materials-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- inating materials.\n• Completing 679 detailed report summaries for 249 precincts under the Contaminated Land Hazard Assessment and\nMapping Program.\n• Screening 145 precincts to determine if, and under what circumstance(s), notifiable contamination triggers the\nEnvironment Protection Regulations 2021 (Vic).\n• Completing 48 Duty to Notify notifications for contamination to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).\n• Addressing requirements of two Environmental Action Notices from the EPA to undertake further environmental\nassessment at the Preston Tram W\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- erisation and off-site disposal of contaminated soil surplus to needs.\n8.1. Classification of waste for off-site disposal\nWhere surplus soil is required to be disposed off-site, the soil/material is required to be sampled and\nclassified in accordance with the Environment Protection Regulations 2021 and EPA Publication 1968.1\nGuide to classifying industrial waste, by an experienced environmental professional. Disposal must only\noccur to a lawful place licenced to accept the waste and the costs of disposal must be borne by the site\noccupiers or contractor\n Source: `other-pdfs/environmental-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- amination. Under the Environment\nProtection Act 2017, you have a duty to notify EPA as soon as you become aware or ought to have been\naware of notifiable contamination.\nThe thresholds and descriptions of notifiable contamination are defined in Part 2.1 of the Environment\nProtection Regulations 2021 and include the following areas that may be notifiable:\n• Soil contamination, including if it has moved or is likely to move onto adjacent land\n• Friable asbestos in or on soil\n• Actual or likely contamination of groundwater or surface water that is being use\n Source: `other-pdfs/environmental-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- xt review 20 June 2025 Page 15 of 22\n00003\nOFFICIAL\n\n[page 16]\nOFFICIAL\n• On site retention of soil (other than fill material) from contaminated land sourced on-site that is not an\nactivity for which an environmental permission is required\nPlease refer to the Environment Protection Regulations 2021 and EPA for further information and a complete\ndescription of notifiable contamination.\nIf contamination is confirmed, and you are in management and control of the land (e.g., lease the site from\nVicTrack, a Principal contractor) and that contamination meets\n Source: `other-pdfs/environmental-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- al Health & Safety Regulations 2017\n• WorkSafe Victoria Code of Practice for Managing Asbestos in Workplaces 2019\n• WorkSafe Victoria Code of Practice for Removing Asbestos in Workplaces 2019\n• Relevant Australian Standards\n• Environment Protection Act 2017\n• Environment Protection Regulations 2021\n• Environment Protection Regulations, 2021:\n• National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Amendment Measure 2013\n(No. 1)\nBefore use of EPA publications, you are encouraged to check that the relevant document has not been\nupdated or repl\n Source: `other-pdfs/site-asbestos-and-hazardous-materials-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Rail Management Act 1996\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Rail+Management+Act+1996\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ts the audited general-purpose financial statements for VicTrack and its controlled entities\n(“The Consolidated Entity”) for the year ended 30 June 2021. The Consolidated Entity is a public statutory\n2021 2020 2021 2020\nbody established under section 8 of the Rail Management Act 1996 and continued in existence under section\nNote $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\n116 of the Transport Integration Act 2010. The purpose of the report is to provide users with information about\nCash flows from operating activities the Consolidated Entity’s stewardship of\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- rpose financial statements for VicTrack and its controlled entities\nConsolidated Parent\n(“The Consolidated Entity”) for the year ended 30 June 2022. The Consolidated Entity is a public statutory\nNote 2022 2021 2022 2021 body established under section 8 of the Rail Management Act 1996 and continued in existence under section\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 116 of the Transport Integration Act 2010. The purpose of the report is to provide users with information about\nthe Consolidated Entity’s stewardship of resources entrusted to it. The nature of\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- t\nThis report represents the audited general-purpose financial statements for VicTrack and its controlled entities\n(The Consolidated Entity) for the year ended 30 June 2023. The Consolidated Entity is a public statutory body\nestablished under section 8 of the Rail Management Act 1996 and continued in existence under section 116 of\nthe Transport Integration Act 2010. The purpose of the report is to provide users with information about the\nConsolidated Entity’s stewardship of resources entrusted to it. The nature of the operations and princ\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- This report represents the audited general-purpose financial statements for VicTrack and its controlled entities (“The\nConsolidated Entity”) for the year ended 30 June 2024. The Consolidated Entity is a public statutory body established\nunder section 8 of the Rail Management Act 1996 and continued in existence under section 116 of the Transport Integration\nAct 2010. The purpose of the report is to provide users with information about the Consolidated Entity's stewardship of\nresources entrusted to it. The nature of the operations and princ\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- e financial statements for VicTrack and its controlled entities (“The\nConsolidated Entity”) for the year ended 30 June 2025. The Consolidated Entity is a public statutory body established\n2025 2024 2025 2024\nNote $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 under section 8 of the Rail Management Act 1996 and continued in existence under section 116 of the Transport Integration\nAct 2010. The purpose of the report is to provide users with information about the Consolidated Entity's stewardship of\nCash flows from operating activities\nresources entrusted to it. T\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### State-Owned Enterprises Act 1992\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=State-Owned+Enterprises+Act+1992\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ed.\n(Increase)/decrease in deferred tax liabilities 191 92,520 191 (68)\nIncrease/(decrease) in deferred tax assets 336,694 24 357,113 120,781\n3.5 National tax equivalent regime\n336,885 92,544 357,304 120,713\nBy direction of the Treasurer of Victoria under the State-Owned Enterprises Act 1992, the Consolidated Entity is\nsubject to the national tax equivalent regime (“NTER”), but limited to the income tax component of the NTER.\nAmounts charged directly to equity\nRevaluation reserves\nRevaluation of plant and equipment 2,106 (704,143) 2,106 (665,456)\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- reporting period in which they are incurred.\n95\nkcarTciV kcarTciV\n94\n22-1202\n-\ntropeR\nlaunnA\n22-1202\n-\ntropeR\nlaunnA\n\n[page 50]\n3.4 Other expenses from ordinary activities 3.5 National tax equivalent regime\nBy direction of the Treasurer of Victoria under the State-Owned Enterprises Act 1992, the Consolidated Entity is\nConsolidated Parent\nsubject to the national tax equivalent regime (“NTER”), but limited to the income tax component of the NTER.\nNote 2022 2021 2022 2021\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 3.5.1 Tax equivalent expense\nBad debts 32 396 32 131,\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- xed assets”. Management’s review of\nasset information from transfers has not identified any asset to be written off in 2022–23.\nAnnual Report 2022–23\n\n[page 62]\nVicTrack\n60\n3.2 National Tax Equivalent Regime\nBy direction of the Treasurer of Victoria under the State-Owned Enterprises Act 1992, the Consolidated Entity is\nsubject to the National Tax Equivalent Regime (NTER), but limited to the income tax component of the NTER.\n3.2.1 Tax equivalent expense\nConsolidated Parent\n2023 2022 2023 2022\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nIncome tax\nCurrent income tax (\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- ice is completed; and over time when the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the services as\nit is provided.\n\n[page 44]\nPage 42\n3. The cost of delivering services\n3.1 National Tax Equivalent Regime\nBy direction of the Treasurer of Victoria under the State-Owned Enterprises Act 1992, the Consolidated Entity is subject to\nthe National Tax Equivalent Regime (“NTER”), but limited to the income tax component of the NTER.\n3.1.1 Tax equivalent expense\nConsolidated Parent\n2024 2023 2024 2023\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nIncome tax\nCurrent income tax\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- for all taxable temporary differences except:\n3.1 National Tax Equivalent Regime\n• when the liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not\nBy direction of the Treasurer of Victoria under the State-Owned Enterprises Act 1992, the Consolidated Entity is subject to a business combination and that, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable\nthe National Tax Equivalent Regime (NTER), but limited to the income tax component of the NTER. profit or\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### TIA) and the State Owned Enterprises Act 1992\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=TIA%29+and+the+State+Owned+Enterprises+Act+1992\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- page 81]\nAnnual Report 2020–21\nBoard role and responsibilities Corporate plan\nThe VicTrack Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic oversight of VicTrack’s affairs, including corporate VicTrack is required, under the Transport Integration Act 2010 (TIA) and the State Owned Enterprises Act 1992, to\ngovernance practices and overall business performance. The Directors are appointed by the Governor-in-Council prepare a corporate plan for Ministerial approval. The purpose of the plan is to give effect to VicTrack’s objectives,\nand are accountable to the\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- tor Director\nAlan Hall Dr Collette Burke Dan O’Brien Jenny Dawson Paul White\nVicTrack held 20 Board meetings during the 2021–22 financial year.\nCorporate plan\nBoard committees and advisory groups\nVicTrack is required, under the Transport Integration Act 2010 (TIA) and the State Owned Enterprises Act 1992,\nFive Board committees and two advisory groups assisted the Board to perform its role during the past\nto prepare a corporate plan for Ministerial approval. The purpose of the plan is to give effect to VicTrack’s\nfinancial year. Each is chaired by a director a\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- 3 possible meetings.\nMinisterial declaration and orders in council\nSix notices were received relating to the reappointment of the Deputy Chair, and the remuneration for Directors.\nCorporate Plan\nVicTrack is required, under the Transport Integration Act 2010 (TIA) and the State Owned Enterprises Act 1992, to\nprepare a corporate plan for Ministerial approval. The purpose of the plan is to give effect to VicTrack’s objectives,\nwhile supporting the vision of the TIA and Department of Transport’s corporate plan. VicTrack’s Corporate Plan\n2023–27 outlines VicTrack\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- ah - / - - / - 3 / 3 - / - - / -\nMinisterial declaration and orders in council\nTen notices were received relating to the appointment of the Chair, Deputy Chair and other Directors.\nCorporate plan\nVicTrack is required, under the Transport Integration Act 2010 (TIA) and the State Owned Enterprises Act 1992, to prepare a\ncorporate plan for Ministerial approval. The purpose of the plan is to give effect to the shared and integrated vision of the\nTIA, which aligns to VicTrack’s mission, purpose and values.\nVicTrack’s Corporate Plan 2024–28 outlines its role in del\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- .\nSix notices were received relating to the revision of remuneration of Directors.\nProperty, Environment & Heritage Committee (PEHC)\nCorporate Plan\nThis committee was disbanded on 1 January 2025.\nVicTrack is required, under the Transport Integration Act 2010 (TIA) and the State Owned Enterprises Act 1992, to prepare a\nMembership corporate plan for Ministerial approval. The purpose of the plan is to give effect to the shared and integrated vision of the\nTIA, which aligns to VicTrack’s mission, purpose and values.\n• Bill Kusznirczuk (Chair)\nOur Corporate Plan 2\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electric Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Electric+Safety+%28Electric+Line+Clearance%29+Regulations+2020\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ments listed below each flow chart. Clause 16 and Clause 18 are to be\nreferred to for the notification requirements of tree works on private property. Clauses 16 and\n17 are to be referred to for trees on public land.\nRefer to clause 16 of the Electric Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020\n(1) This applies to a Group Manager Infrastructure when intending to cut or remove a tree to\nkeep the Minimum Clearance Space clear of trees or a hazard tree that is:\n(a) on private property that VicTrack neither owns nor occupies; or\nDoc title: Electric Line\n Source: `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- ure must not specify, under subclause (6), a day that is,\nor a period the first day of which is:\n(a) earlier than 14 days from the date of the notice; or\n(b) later than 60 days from the date of the notice.\nRefer to Schedule 1 clause 17 of the Electric Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations\n2020\nClause 17 Notification for cutting and removal of trees on Public Land – Includes Rail\nEasements\nUrgent Not Urgent\nNotice not required\nPublish on VicTrack’s Internet site or local Newspaper\nprior to cutting\nRefer to Urgent\nCutting or Removal\nNotification Noti\n Source: `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- blished.\nDoc title: Electric Line Clearance Management Plan Date: 18/03/2025\nDoc ref no: D/22/52684[v4] Page 42 of 60\nOFFICIAL\n\n[page 44]\nDocusign Envelope ID: 2CEBE407-ADD5-464E-8A75-B292E71793DF\nOFFICIAL\nRefer to Schedule 1 clause 18 of the Electric Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations\n2020\nClause 18 Consultation required when maintaining the Minimum Clearance Space or\nfor Non Urgent Hazard Tree works - Private Land Owner or Occupier Consultation\nUrgent Not Urgent\nConsultation Required\nConsultation not\nImmediately\nrequired prior to\ncutting\nTree\n Source: `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n- roperty.\nDoc title: Electric Line Clearance Management Plan Date: 18/03/2025\nDoc ref no: D/22/52684[v4] Page 43 of 60\nOFFICIAL\n\n[page 45]\nDocusign Envelope ID: 2CEBE407-ADD5-464E-8A75-B292E71793DF\nOFFICIAL\nRefer to Schedule 1 clause 19 of the Electric Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations\n2020\nClause 19 Notification for Urgent Tree Cutting or Removal\nWritten Notification Required\nPrivate Property Council Land\nNotification to\nNotification to\nOccupier or\nCouncil\nOwner\nNotification must Specify\nWhere and When Works were undertaken\nWhy cutting or remov\n Source: `other-pdfs/electric-line-clearance-management-plan.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Administration Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Public+Administration+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ils of employment levels in June of 2021 and 2020 Executive officer data\n2021 2020\nAn executive officer (EO) is defined as a person employed as a public service body head or other executive under\nOngoing Fixed-term Ongoing Fixed-term\nPart 3, Division 5 of the Public Administration Act 2004 (VIC), or is a person for whom the Victorian Government’s\n& casual & casual\nemployees employees Policy on Executive Remuneration in Public Entities applies.\nEmployees FTE FTE Employees FTE FTE Table 4 Annualised total salary for executives and other senior te\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- tropeR\nlaunnA\n\n[page 91]\nTable 3 Details of employment levels in June of 2022 and 2021 Executive officer data\n2022 2021 An executive officer (EO) is defined as a person employed as a public service body head or other executive under\n\n\n_…truncated, open the .md file for the full content._", "global_initiatives_md": null, "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": "To meet the aspirations of Victorians for an integrated and sustainable transport system that contributes to an inclusive, prosperous and environmentally responsible state [AR p.7].", "vision_source_page": 7, "purposes": "VicTrack enhances Victoria’s rail transport assets to safely connect people, places and opportunities [AR p.7].", "purposes_source_page": 7, "how_we_deliver": "We make decisions with integrity and respect. By behaving professionally and ethically we win the trust of our colleagues, stakeholders and customers. We collaborate to get things done efficiently and effectively. We have greater opportunity through leveraging our collective knowledge, building stronger bonds and respecting each other. We perform our roles with integrity and skill. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering what is needed and own both our successes and mistakes. We embrace all new ideas that bring about change that adds value. We become more efficient, effective and competitive [AR p.7].", "how_we_deliver_source_page": 7, "government_priorities": [ { "text": "Supporting Victoria's Housing Statement", "source_page": 12 }, { "text": "Victoria’s Big Build", "source_page": 12 } ], "outcomes": [ { "name": "Outcome 1: Social and economic inclusion", "description": "Promotes social and economic inclusion through the provision of essential telecommunications services that underpin public transport, while generating commercial returns to reinvest into the transport system.", "key_activities": [ "Delivering telecommunications services and network infrastructure to support public transport", "Managing transport-related land, including sale and development of surplus land" ], "source_page": 12 }, { "name": "Outcome 2: Economic prosperity", "description": "Supports economic prosperity by managing transport-related land, including sale and development of surplus land, and supporting the delivery of rail infrastructure 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