| Divisions | Agriculture Productivity and Industry Development | 136 186 | The Agriculture Productivity and Industry Development Group delivers agriculture policy, research and development and practice change services to boost the productivity and profitability of Victoria's agriculture, with a focus on the four sectors of greatest economic importance to Victoria: dairy, red meat, grains and horticulture. |
| Other Bodies | Agriculture Victoria Services Pty Ltd | 03 9217 4125 | AVS provides the private sector with access to a range of technologies and the vast scientific capability of Victoria's Department of Primary Industries. |
| Other Bodies | Animal Welfare Advisory Committee | 03 9217 4406 | The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is a Committee constituted by the Minister with representatives from Government, farming, animal welfare organisations and animal industry specific groups. The Committee advises the Minister on matters associated with the welfare of animals. |
| Other Bodies | Apicultural Industry Advisory Committee | 03 5430 4444 | The Apicultural Industry Advisory Committee is established under the Livestock Disease Control Act 1994 to advise the Minister on the payment of compensation to beekeepers from the Bees Compensation Fund, honey bee diseases for which compensation should be paid, the amount of fees payable by beekeepers and funding of projects for the improvement and development of the Victorian apiculture industry as provided for in the Act. |
| Other Bodies | Cattle Compensation Advisory Committee | 03 9217 4248 | The Cattle Compensation Advisory Committee is established under the Livestock Disease Control Act 1994 to advise the Minister on diseases for which compensation should be payable, the amount of compensation which should be payable and funding of projects for the benefit of the Victorian cattle industry. |
| Other Bodies | Compensation Appeals Tribunal | 03 9658 4345 | The Tribunal hears and determines appeals against determinations by the Compensation Assessment Panel under the Fisheries Act 1995 (Part 10). |
| Other Bodies | Dairy Food Safety Victoria | 03 9810 5900 | Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV) is responsible for ensuring that national and international food safety standards are met. DFSV licenses all participants in the dairy industry, from farm right through manufacturing to distribution. |
| Other Bodies | Domestic Animal Management Implementation Committee | 03 9217 4406 | The Domestic Animal Management Implementation Committee is established to advise the Department on matters related to the management of domestic animals, i.e. any dog, cat, pet shop animal as defined under the Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Act 1994 and any other animal subject to regulation and controls under the Local Government Act 1989. |
| Divisions | Energy and Earth Resources | 136 186 | The Energy and Earth Resources Group is responsible for policy development, legislative and regulatory reform, investment facilitation and the implementation of key government initiatives relating to the energy and earth resources industries, including the CarbonNet Project, Energy Technology Innovation Strategy and the Smart Meter Program. |
| Other Bodies | Fisheries Co-Management Council and Fishery Committees | 03 9347 9299 | The Council and Fisheries Committees are established under the Fisheries Act 1995 to advise the Minister for Agriculture on fisheries matters and plays a key role in providing a focus for stakeholder involvement in the Victorian fisheries. |
| Other Bodies | Fisheries Revenue Allocation Committee | 03 9658 4369 | The Committee is established under the Fisheries Act 1995. The Committee provides advice on the priorities for the disbursement of funds from the Recreational Fishing Licence Trust Account. |
| Other Bodies | Gippsland Wild Dog Management Group | 03 5152 0600 | |
| Other Bodies | Licensing Appeals Tribunal (Fisheries) | 03 9658 4304 | The Tribunal hears and determines appeals against rejected applications and renewals of commercial fishing licences under the Fisheries Act 1968. |
| Other Bodies | Melbourne Market Authority | 03 9258 6100 | The Melbourne Markets is the central wholesale trading and distribution centre for Victoria's fresh produce industry. The Melbourne Market Authority is responsible for managing the site and its operations which include the Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market and the National Flower Centre plus an extensive range of associated warehousing and distribution facilities. |
| Other Bodies | Melbourne Wholesale Markets Relocation | 03 9658 4206 | |
| Other Bodies | Murray Valley Citrus Board | 03 5051 0500 | The Murray Valley Citrus Board (MVCB) is dedicated to providing a wide range of information and services to the citrus industry, particularly to citrus growers, packers and marketers in the Murray Valley region of NSW and Victoria. |
| Other Bodies | Murray Valley Wine Grape Industry Development Committee | 03 5021 3911 | The Committee is responsible for providing market information and regional research and development projects endorsed by wine grape growers. |
| Other Bodies | National Livestock Identification System Implementation Advisory Committee | 03 5430 4512 | The National Livestock Identification System Implementation Advisory Committee is a Committee constituted by the Minister with representatives from Government, farming and animal specific groups. The Committee advises the Minister on matters associated with the National Livestock Identification System. |
| Other Bodies | North East Wild Dog Management Group | 02 6071 5300 | |
| Other Bodies | Northern Victorian Fresh Tomato Industry Development Committee | 0408 727 463 | The Committee is established under the Agricultural Industry Development Act 1990 to provide research and development projects and promotional activities endorsed by the fresh tomato growers in Northern Victoria. |
| Divisions | Portfolio Strategy and Business Services | 136 186 | The Portfolio Strategy and Business Services Group is responsible for 'guiding' and 'enabling' DPI's operational groups. The group undertakes portfolio strategy, whole-of-department policy coordination and cross-portfolio policy development, including natural resource and rural policy. And the group provides business services and technology, human resources, and finance support for the department. |
| Other Bodies | PrimeSafe | 03 9685 7333 | PrimeSafe is a Statutory Authority operating under the Meat Industry Act 1993 and Seafood Safety Act 2003 to regulate the safety of meat, poultry and seafood across Victoria. |
| Divisions | Regulation and Compliance | 136 186 | The Regulation and Compliance Group brings together regulatory and compliance functions from across DPI. This includes regulation of biosecurity, fisheries, game, earth resources and forestry, strengthening and coordinating DPI’s emergency and security risk management capabilities, and delivering programs to preserve market access for Victoria’s agriculture, fisheries and forest industries. |
| Other Bodies | Responsible Pet Ownership Education Advisory Committee | 03 9217 4113 | The Responsible Pet Ownership Education Advisory Committee is established under its own Terms of Reference for the provision of expert and strategic advice to the Minister and Department on improving the welfare and responsible ownership of domestic animals in Victoria. |
| Other Bodies | Restricted Breed Dog Review Panel | 03 9217 4294 | The Restricted Breed Dog Review Panel is established under the Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Act 1994 to consider appeals by owners of dogs declared by Council Authorised Officers to be a Restricted Breed in accordance with the Department's 'Restricted Breed Dogs' - Guidelines for Identification. |
| Other Bodies | Sheep and Goat Compensation Advisory Committee | 03 9217 4248 | the Sheep and Goat Compensation Advisory Committee is established under the Livestock Disease Control Act 1994 to advise the Minister about the maximum amount of compensation which should be payable to sheep and goat producers as provided for in the Act, and the funding of projects for the benefit of the Victorian sheep industry. |
| Other Bodies | Sustainable Timber Industy Council | 03 5226 4352 | The Sustainable Timber Industry Council advises and reports to the Minister on broad strategic issues relating to the promotion and development of Victoria's forest and timber industry. |
| Other Bodies | Swine Industry Projects Advisory Committee | 03 5430 4444 | The Swine Industry Projects Advisory Committee is established under the Livestock Disease Control Act 1994 to advise the Minister on any proposed projects for which payments under the Swine Compensation Fund is sought. |
| Other Bodies | Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria | 03 9620 7444 | The Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria is a statutory authority created through the passing of the Veterinary Practice Act 1997. |
| Other Bodies | Victorian Agricultural Chemicals Advisory Committee | 03 9217 4175 | The Victorian Agricultural Chemicals Advisory Committee is established under the Agricultural & Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992 to advise the chief administrator on regulations and controls on the application of agricultural chemicals. |
| Other Bodies | Victorian Broiler Industry Negotiation Committee | 03 9658 4865 | The Committee is established under the Broiler Chicken Industry Act 1978. Its functions are to set guidelines for assistance for processors and growers in the drawing up of agreements, to mediate in disputes and to negotiate a growing fee. |
| Other Bodies | Victorian Ovine Johne's Disease Advisory Committee | 03 9217 4248 | The Victorian Ovine Johne's Disease Advisory Committee is established to advise the Minister on diseases and on developments (including national developments) with respect to Ovine Johne's Disease which may impact on policies and procedures in Victoria for disease control, communication, financial assistance and social support and any other matters referred to it. |
| Other Bodies | Victorian Strawberry Industry Development Committee | 03 5964 2320 | The Victorian Strawberry Industry Development Committee collects levies from all Victorian commercial strawberry growers when they purchase strawberry runners plants. |
| Other Bodies | Women in Primary Industries Advisory Panel | 03 9658 4819 | The Women in Primary Industries Advisory Panel provides advice on policy issues within primary industries affecting women. The Panel also promotes recognition of the role women play in primary industries * provides leadership and role models for women * and encourages strengthened networks and participation of women in primary industries. |
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