Victorian Planning & Environmental Law Association Incorporated

The Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association (VPELA) is a non political multidisciplinary professional association, concerned with the planning, legal and environment fields. The Association draws its membership from all disciplines involved in the planning and environment industry. The primary purposes of VPELA are to facilitate professional development, promote knowledge and provide networking opportunities for our membership across industry disciplines and with senior practitioners. Our events include topical seminars and an annual conference covering a range of planning and environmental issues. We also stage a number of popular and well attended social events throughout the year. Members receive a substantial discount on registration. With over 1200 members, our multidisciplinary membership is made up of professionals working in local government, state government and private enterprise across diverse professions including : Architects Building, Landscape Archaeologists/Cultural Heritage specialists Barristers Ecologists Economists Engineers Civil, Traffic, Acoustic Environmental Consultants Lawyers Planners Property Development Social Planners Surveyors Tribunal/Panel Members Urban Designers