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On this page:

• Background
• BushBroker Offset Search Request Form
• Infomation sheets for permit holders
• Further information

Background
BushBroker is a program which assists permit holders to locate third party (off-site) offsets. Under BushBroker, landowners have the opportunity to generate Native Vegetation Credits, which are listed on the statewide BushBroker Database and the Native Vegetation Credit Register.

Most native vegetation clearance works approved under a planning permit must have an appropriate offset. BushBroker offers the person or company planning to clear a site (known as the permit holder),a convenient and cost-effective way to locate offsets if they are unable to create offsets on their own property (on-site or first party offsets).

Permit holders seeking offsets can request searches of the BushBroker Database for Native Vegetation Credits that match their requirements. If one or more matches are found, BushBroker will provide the landowner information to the permit holder. The permit holder then needs to make a price agreement with a landowner to have their name recorded against a Native Vegetation Credit in the Native Vegetation Credit Register.

Before a permit holder can record thier name against a Native Vegetation Credit to satisfy an offset requirement, the Credit needs to be registered on the Native Vegetation Credit Register.

Permit holders seeking Native Vegetation Credits are advised to check the acceptability of potential offsets with the responsible authority (usually the local council) or the referral authority (Department of Sustainability and Environment - DSE) before finalising a BushBroker Credit Agreement.

You can register your BushBroker Offset Search Request by completing the appropriate forms below for the type of offset sought:

BushBroker Offset Serach Request Forms
BushBroker Offset Search Request - DSE referred remnant patches (PDF - 77 KB)
BushBroker Offset Search Request - DSE referred scattered trees (PDF - 78 KB)


BushBroker Offset Search Request Forms can be submitted via fax (03) 9637 8451

OR

Emailed to: the.bushbroker@dse.vic.gov.au

OR

send to: BushBroker

Department of Sustainability and Environment
PO Box 500, EAST MELBOURNE VIC 8002

A letter of confirmation will be sent shortly after lodging an a BushBroker Offset Serach Request Form, as well as further information about BushBroker.

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Information Sheets for permit holders
The following information sheets have been prepared to assist permit holders through the BushBroker process:

BushBroker Information sheet number 1 - Introduction (PDF - 51 KB)
BushBroker Information sheet number 6 - Transferring freehold land to the Crown (PDF - 50 KB)
BushBroker Information sheet number 16 - Over the counter (PDF - 44 KB)
BushBroker Information sheet number 17 - Developing a price (PDF - 47 KB)
BushBroker Information sheet number 20 - Process for permit holders (PDF - 53 KB)
BushBroker Information sheet number 21 - Frequently Asked Questions - Permit holders (PDF - 89 KB)
BushBroker Information sheet number 22 - Fees and services (PDF - 112 KB)


Further information
For further information on BushBroker, please contact the DSE Customer Service Centre on 136 186. All BushBroker Information Sheets are available on the BushBroker home page. Alternatively you can email BushBroker: the.bushbroker@dse.vic.gov.au.

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