Our ministers
DPC supports the Premier and the following ministers in meeting their portfolio responsibilities:
- Hon Jacinta Allan MP, Premier of Victoria
- The Hon Ben Carroll MP, Deputy Premier
- The Hon Natalie Hutchins MP, Minister for Treaty and First Peoples
- Ingrid Stitt MP, Minister for Multicultural
Our groups
Justice and Public Administration
The Justice and Public Administration group delivers public sector legal, legislation, governance, community security and emergency management expertise.
The group brings together the department’s leadership role in providing legal, justice and emergency management policy advice across government. The group also provides advice and support for the institutions and systems of Westminster government, including the operation of Cabinet, Cabinet Committees, the Executive Council and the department’s emergency management function.
Economic Policy and State Productivity
The Economic Policy and State Productivity group leads the provision of economic policy advice to the Premier. The group collaborates with relevant departments and agencies to ensure a coordinated, whole-of-government approach to policy and projects in the areas of economic development, including in fiscal policy; regional and suburban development; local government; regulatory reform; consumer affairs; gambling and racing; WorkSafe and TAC; insurance; government services; creative industries; community sport, tourism, sport and major events; outdoor recreation, jobs and industry; industrial relations; small business; employment; skills and TAFE; international engagement; medical research; economic growth; infrastructure; planning; public transport; roads; agriculture; resources; energy, climate action; and water and the environment.
First Peoples – State Relations
First Peoples – State Relations is responsible for an extensive program of nation-leading work in the areas of cultural rights, land justice, self-determination, treaty and truth with First Peoples. The group recognises Victoria’s First Peoples as the self-determining drivers of Aboriginal affairs in Victoria and is committed to building ongoing, just and respectful relationships between self-determining First Peoples and the State. The group is also committed to promoting Aboriginal leadership.
Social Policy and Intergovernmental Relations
The Social Policy and Intergovernmental Relations group is responsible for providing the Premier with advice on social policy matters, including health; mental health; alcohol and other drugs; education; and families, fairness and housing. The group also leads and manages the Multicultural Affairs ministerial portfolio and oversees and coordinates whole-of-government intergovernmental relations.
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