[3] The Act's stated purpose is "to establish a framework for planning the use, development and protection of land in Victoria in the present and long-term interests of all Victorians.

However, it was not until years later that the initial Town and Country Planning Act 1944 was enacted that provided a regulatory framework for land use and development in the state.

For this aspect of planning, where property rights are affected, that legislation is needed".Concerns raised from the opposition during debates of the bill's merits regarding the jurisdiction of the Act and the abilities for relevant decision-making bodies on the usage of land in their respective areas.

Under Section S8, the Act also outlines the jurisdiction of the Minister for Planning and their ability to direct these provisions and schemes and the role of relevant authorities such as local government area councils (LGAs) or municipalities.

Generally, they must include the purpose and vision of the scheme, planning policy frameworks, zone and overlay controls, and other relevant provisions.

[12] The nesting of a planning process between two levels of governments within the state creates a framework similar to a judicial system such as the Supreme Court of Victoria.

Sections 114 allows a responsible authority or any person to apply to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hand an enforcement order that can stop, not start, maintain or restore relevant actions to use and development.