The University of Melbourne building designed by the architect behind NGV projects is not receiving support from Heritage Victoria for heritage protection, moving it closer to demolition, according to reports.

The Age and Brisbane Times both say academics argue the building has heritage value, while Heritage Victoria is not backing protection. The outlets describe a disagreement between university-affiliated academics and the heritage authority over whether the site should be listed or otherwise protected. Both accounts frame the dispute as ongoing, with the lack of Heritage Victoria backing leaving demolition as a more likely outcome.

While both sources cover the same core development—the heritage authority’s position and the building’s increased demolition risk—they differ in emphasis on who is making the case and why. The reporting centers on the tension between heritage assessment processes and the views of academics who advocate for preservation, with Heritage Victoria’s decision seen as a decisive factor in the building’s future.