Government of Victoria

New Capabilities

Funded and launched the experiment

In the late 1980s, Victoria's government spent A$26 million to test alternatives to clearfelling in mountain ash forests. The experiment was largely forgotten. When researchers returned 30 years later, the heavily thinned plots had grown trees 20% larger in diameter than untouched areas — and stored as much or more carbon.

Updated Oct 14

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Author of the Sustainable Data Centre Action Plan

A proposed $1.5 billion data centre at the foot of the West Gate Bridge would draw more power than an entire regional city. On Monday, Victoria's state cabinet voted to restrict where such facilities can be built.

Updated Sep 21