About the consultation

The Victorian Government is asking if people support trials for reducing the minimum distance between trees and power lines in low bushfire risk areas.

Instead of a 10-year trial, we want the Victorian Government to make the change now. We are asking for the minimum clearance around uninsulated low-voltage powerlines in low bushfire risk areas to be reduced from 1 metre to 30 cm immediately.

This change will:

  • prevent excessive and destructive pruning
  • help protect $1 billion worth of annual tree canopy value across Victoria
  • lower costs to councils and ratepayers
  • support community resilience, liveability, biodiversity and climate adaptation.

Read more about Council's position around electrical safety regulations.

To find out more about the the Victorian Government's consultation and to provide your feedback, visit their website:

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How to have your say

You can have your say by answering the survey questions, making a written submission or both on the Victorian Government website.


Participate in 2 ways:

  • Complete the survey

    Opens – Monday 15 December 2025

    Closes – 5 pm Monday 23 February 2026

    Complete survey 

  • Make a submission

    You can make a submission on the proposed regulations and Regulatory Impact Statement.

    We encourage you to write a submission, asking for the Victorian Government to implement a new minimum distance of 30 cm in low bushfire risk areas immediately instead of holding a trial period.

    Opens – Monday 15 December 2025

    Closes – 5 pm Monday 23 February 2026

    Make a submission