Victorian Lands Department

The Victorian Lands Department was a government agency responsible for managing and overseeing land resources in Victoria, Australia. Its roles included allocating land for settlement, agriculture, and development, as well as maintaining land records, surveying properties, and ensuring proper use of land. The department supported public land policies, facilitated land sales, and promoted responsible land management to accommodate growth and economic development. Essentially, it served as the authority that organized, regulated, and safeguarded the use of land within the state.