About the consultation

Please note: Consultation has now closed

The Victorian Government asked 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, visit their website:

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How you participated

During consultation, you could have had your say by answering the survey questions, making a written submission, or both on the Victorian Government website.


  • Completing the survey

    Opened – Monday 15 December 2025

    Closed – 5 pm Monday 23 February 2026

  • Making a submission

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

    We encouraged 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.

    Opened – Monday 15 December 2025

    Closed – 5 pm Monday 23 February 2026