Plans for 20,000 new homes and 6000 jobs have been released for public comment to guide development around Sunbury for the next 30 years.

A 70-storey hotel and apartment building designed by internationally renowned ateliers Jean Nouvel and Architectus has been approved by Minister for Planning Richard Wynne.

Minister for Planning Richard Wynne today announced mandatory development controls for Fishermans Bend, focusing on social housing and smart design for the 80,000 people who will one day live there.

The Andrews Labor Government will toughen Victoria’s Heritage Act to protect state-listed heritage assets, doubling fines for damages and for unauthorised works.

Upgraded laneways and community space will be built as part of a new CBD development approved for 111 A’Beckett Street in Melbourne’s CBD.

New laws to strengthen Victoria’s building system – including significant fines and jail time for people found guilty of illegal building work – will be introduced into Parliament this week.