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 Affairs
Our groups
To best support the government, we manage our functions across the following groups:
Public Administration
The Public Administration group supports the Victorian Government and our Secretary by providing expertise in public sector governance, strategic communication, protocol, intergovernmental relations, and legal and legislative advice. The group also provides whole-of-government leadership and coordination across these areas. Its work places a particular focus on the institutions and systems of Westminster government, including the operation of Cabinet and the Victorian Executive Council. The group maintains key relationships with the Office of the Governor, the Parliament of Victoria, the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, the Victorian Electoral Commission and the Victorian Public Sector Commission.
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; community sport; creative industries; economic growth and jobs, including trade and investment; industry and advanced manufacturing; outdoor recreation; skills and TAFE; small business and employment; tourism, sport and major events; industrial relations; international engagement; medical research; transport infrastructure; public transport; roads; planning; precincts; agriculture; resources; energy, climate action; and water and the environment.
First Peoples – State Relations
The First Peoples – State Relations group 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.
Social Policy
The Social Policy group is responsible for providing the Premier with advice on social policy matters, including health; mental health; alcohol and other drugs; education; justice; emergency management; and families, fairness and housing. The group also leads and supports the delivery of the Multicultural Affairs ministerial portfolio.
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