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                    Annual Report

                    The Yarra River and Southbank buildings at dusk
                    We are pleased to present City of Melbourne’s Annual Report for 2022–23. The report is designed to meet our obligations under the Local Government Act 2020.

                    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This report is the second against our Council Plan 2021-2025. It describes the organisation’s performance over the 2022–23 financial year against the objectives of the Annual Plan and Budget 2022–23.

                    The report tells us where we are doing well and where we can do better in helping the community realise its long-term goals.

                    City of Melbourne has integrated its Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan (developed in accordance with the Public​ Health and Wellbeing Act 2008) with its Council Plan to demonstrate that improving the quality of life of people in the municipality is the business of the whole organisation. Council also commits to health and wellbeing planning requirements under the Gender Equality Act 2020 and the Climate Change Act 2017.

                    Key sections of the report

                    City of Melbourne

                    Read about our city and our vision and goals (​PDF 229 KB).

                    Health and wellbeing in our city

                    ​Read about health and wellbeing in ​our city (PDF 164 KB).

                    Year in review

                    Read about the last financial year at Cit​y of Melbourne (PDF 2.1 MB).

                    Our council

                    ​Read about our council (P​DF 279 KB).

                    Performance against our goal: A city that cares for its environment

                    Environmental sustainability requires current generations to choose how they meet their needs without compromising the ability of future generations to be able to do the same. The city’s urban ecology must be designed and managed as a dynamic whole to balance the interdependencies between its flora and fauna, microclimate, water cycles and its human, social and economic infrastructure.

                    Read about our performance against our goal – A city th​at cares for its environment (PDF 132 KB).

                    Performance against our goal: A city for people

                    A city for people welcomes all. It is accessible, affordable, inclusive, safe and engaging. It promotes health and wellbeing, participation and social justice. A city for people has political, religious and intellectual freedoms that nurture a rich and dynamic culture. It respects, celebrates and embraces human diversity. People of all ages and abilities feel secure and empowered. City planning puts people, families and community at the forefront.

                    Read about our performance against our goal – A city ​for people (PDF 194 KB).

                    Performance against our goal: A creative city

                    Melbourne will be a place that inspires experimentation, innovation and creativity and fosters leaders of ideas and courage. It supports and values its artists and broader creative community. It will invest in the creativity of people of all backgrounds and ability in all pursuits. Melbourne’s reputation will attract and retain pioneers in the creative arts and innovation sector and enable them to contribute to the city’s prosperity.

                    Read about our performance against our goal – A creativ​e city (PDF 92 KB).

                    Performance against our goal: A prosperous city

                    Melbourne will be regarded as the destination of choice among international and local business and enterprise by excelling in its ability to nurture a vibrant economy for those who work, live, study, visit and invest. Its leadership as an event, cultural and education destination will be key to its national and international connections and growing visitor economy.

                    Read about our performance against our goal – A prospe​rous city (PDF 128 KB).

                    Performance against our goal: A knowledge city

                    In a knowledge city, the collective power of mind and experience drives the city’s prosperity, its ability to compete globally and the quality of life its people enjoy. It supports a well-resourced education and research system collaborating with business to produce a highly skilled and talented workforce, and a culture of innovation. It has a vibrant, collaborative and city-based lifelong-learning culture.

                    Read about our performance against our goal – A knowled​ge city (PDF 94 KB).

                    Performance against our goal: A connected city

                    In a connected city, all people and goods can move to, from and within the city efficiently. Catering for growth and safeguarding prosperity will require planning for an efficient and sustainable transport network. Technology and innovative forms of movement will play a significant role in changing the way people and goods move. The responsible agencies will collaborate with stakeholders to implement measures making it easier for people to make sustainable and smart travel choices to and around the city, whether by foot, bicycle, tram, bus, train or car.

                    Read about our performance against our goal – A connecte​d city PDF 125 KB).

                    Performance against our goal: A deliberative city

                    Melbourne will be a leader in using participatory, consultative and innovative approaches to decision-making. The diverse voices of Melbourne will be heard. New information technologies will be used to help citizens engage with local governance processes.

                    Read about our performance against our goal – A delibe​rative city (PDF 92 KB).

                    Performance against our goal: A city planning for growth

                    Melbourne will be a leader in planning for growth and technological advancement. We will guide and influence the future development of the city for the benefit of all city users and in a way that values and celebrates its historical and cultural identity.

                    Read about our performance against our goal – A city​ planning for growth (PDF 185 KB).

                    Performance against our goal: A city with an Aboriginal focus

                    Aboriginal heritage, culture, and knowledge will enrich the city’s growth and development. For the Boon Wurrung, Woi Wurrung (Wurundjeri), Taungurong, Dja Dja Wurrung and Wathaurung people who make the East Kulin Nation, Melbourne has always been and will continue to be an important meeting place and location for events and social, educational, sporting and cultural significance.

                    Read about our performance against our goal – A cit​y with an Aboriginal focus (PDF 102 KB).

                    Our organisation

                    Read about our organisation (PD​F 1.1 MB).

                    Financial report

                    ​Read our financial report (PDF​ 988 KB).

                    Past reports

                    Feedback about the Annual Report​


                    Contact us

                    Contact name
                    Governance
                    Address
                    City of Melbourne
                    GPO Box 1603
                    Melbourne VIC 3001

                    More information

                    If you’d like more information about any item in this report, you can write to the above address, submit an online request or call 9658 9658.

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