Instead of proceeding to a planning panel as per the Council resolution of the 2 December 2025 Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meeting, the Minister for Planning has appointed an advisory committee to consider new planning controls for Macaulay, with the intention that this replace the Planning Panel process to resolve Amendment C417.

The Advisory Committee is expected to hold a hearing in April 2026, using the same dates as had been proposed for a Panel hearing to consider public submissions for Amendment C417.

Council officers will provide advice to FMC to make a decision on the Minister for Planning’s request that Amendment C417 be paused while the Advisory Committee proceeds.  

Further information can be found at:

• Inner Melbourne Train and Tram Zone
• Macaulay Structure Plan Advisory Committee