In addition to multiple ‘state of’ environment reports, the Commissioner undertakes two strategic audits, each on a biennial cycle, as described by the Victorian Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability Act 2003 (CES Act). Specifically, the Commissioner reports on the implementation of: (i) Environmental Management Systems by Victorian Government Agencies and public authorities (CES Act Part 3, s 18); and (ii) Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA) conservation outcomes (CES Act Part 3, s 18A).

Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA) Conservation Outcomes 2022 Report
The Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA) program was established under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999 to mitigate the environmental impacts of…
PUBLICATION 23 March 2022
Strategic Audit 2020-21
Strategic Audit Implementation of environmental management systems in Victorian Government 2020-21 The Commissioner publishes the Strategic Audit of the implementation of environmental management…

PUBLICATION 02 March 2021
Strategic Audit 2019-20
Strategic Audit Implementation of environmental management systems in Victorian Government 2019-20 The Commissioner publishes the Strategic Audit of the implementation of environmental management…

PUBLICATION 18 March 2020
Strategic Audit 2018-19
Strategic Audit Implementation of environmental management systems in Victorian Government 2018-19 The Commissioner publishes the Strategic Audit of the implementation of environmental management…

PUBLICATION 20 March 2019
Strategic Audit 2017-18
Implementation of environmental management systems in Victorian Government 2017-18 Executive summary I am pleased to present the 2018 strategic audit on the implementation of environmental…

PUBLICATION 27 March 2018
Strategic Audit 2016-17
Strategic Audit Implementation of environmental management systems in Victorian Government 2016-17 Executive summary I am pleased to present the 2018 strategic audit on the implementation of…

PUBLICATION 09 March 2017
Strategic Audit 2015-16

PUBLICATION 22 March 2016
Strategic Audit 2014-15
