On Thursday 4 December 2025, the Victorian Government released a response to the Independent Review of the Victorian Public Service led by Helen Silver AO.
In its response, the Government has determined that Sustainability Victoria and its functions will be abolished in 2026 with the exact timing still to be confirmed.
We acknowledge the significant work underway with our stakeholders and suppliers across government, business, industry and the community. We will communicate with you on the specific impacts of this change as soon as possible.
In the interim, we will continue to work hard for Victorians on the path to net-zero emissions and a circular economy for our state.
We've played a pivotal role supporting Victorians to take real action on the ground, helping them to cut waste and emissions. We've expanded local recycling capability and capacity, educated households on waste and recycling, and invested in new and emerging markets and technologies by partnering across business, industry and government.
We'd like to thank our communities, customers and partners for their support - both as we process this news, and over the past two decades. In this, our 20th anniversary year, we've had the opportunity to reflect on the tremendous outcomes we've achieved together.
We hope and trust that you will continue the legacy of Sustainability Victoria.
