Board of Inquiry - McCrae landslide
The Board of Inquiry is to inquire into, report on and make any recommendations considered appropriate concerning the causes of the landslide, the adequacy of measures taken to prevent and minimise landslides in the area and the measures to be undertaken to prevent or mitigate the risk of similar landslide events in the future. The Inquiry will examine the actions and decisions of responsible authorities and review the regulatory framework governing landslide management in Victoria.
The Inquiry is required to deliver its final report to the Governor by 10 September 2025.
The first block of hearings of the Board of Inquiry into the McCrae landslide took place from Wednesday 7 May to Friday 16 May.
The second block of hearings will take place from Friday 20 June to Tuesday 24 June.
To view the Terms of Reference, please visit: Terms of reference | McCrae Landslide Inquiry
To follow the hearings, please visit: Board of Inquiry into the McCrae landslide | McCrae Landslide Inquiry.
Shire updates:
Update –18 June 2025
The second block of hearings for the Board of Inquiry into the McCrae landslide will run from Friday 20 June until Tuesday 24 June.
On Friday 20 June, David Smith, Director – Assets and Infrastructure, Claudio Flores, Principal Building Surveyor, and Katanya Barlow, Manager – Strategic and Infrastructure Planning, will be giving evidence.
Please see here for the current witness list.
Update - 16 April 2025
We are working closely with the Board of Inquiry to support its investigation into the causes of the McCrae landslide. We have received several requests for documents and information and are working hard to ensure the Inquiry has everything it needs.
At the request of the Inquiry Chair, Renee Enbom KC, we made Dromana Community Hall available on Wednesday 9 April as a venue for her to informally meet with residents affected by the landslide. During her visit, Ms Enbom was also able to view the landslide site from outside the exclusion zone.
We continue to investigate the causes of the landslide. Meanwhile, our priority is helping evacuated residents retrieve their belongings through supervised visits. These visits follow strict safety protocols, including hazard identification, risk assessment and continuous monitoring of the area, both visually and electronically. Safety remains our top priority.
Update – 7 May 2025
The Board of Inquiry into the McCrae landslide is now underway.
On Thursday 8 May, our former Acting Chief Executive Officer, Bulent Oz, and Acting Director Planning and Environment, David Simon, will be giving evidence.
Please see here for the current witness list.
We care about our residents impacted by the landslide at McCrae and are committed to finding the cause(s) of the landslide and protecting public safety.
We fully support the aim of the Inquiry and have worked hard to ensure the Chair, Renee Enbom KC, has all the information she needs.