The position of Surveyor-General of Victoria has historical significance and has played a major role in land settlement and land administration within the state. Victoria’s first Surveyor-General was Robert Hoddle who was appointed after separation from New South Wales in 1851.
The Surveyor-General of Victoria is the primary government authority on land surveying and the cadastre (land property boundaries and tenure).
In Victoria, the Surveyor-General of Victoria:
- sets and monitors standards for land surveying
- monitors surveying matters affecting the cadastre
- advises the Minister and the community on surveying matters
Link to Surveyor-General Victoria website Surveyor-General Victoria