Business Areas
In this area you will find information about business units and agencies within the Department of Justice.
| Title | Summary |
|---|---|
| Adult Parole Board of Victoria | Provides an overview of the role of the Adult Parole Board which involves making independent and appropriate decisions in relation to the release of prisoners on supervised conditional release, the cancellation of orders and return of offenders to prison custody and the submission of reports to the Minister for Corrections as required by legislation. |
| Appeal Costs Board | Provides an overview of the Appeal Costs Board, including membership of the Board and its role. |
| About the Native Title Unit | This page describes the Native Title Unit in the Department of Justice and its role. |
| Commissioner for Law Enforcement Data Security | The statutory office of the Commissioner for Law Enforcement Data Security's role is to promote the use of appropriate and secure law enforcement data management practices by Victoria Police, enhancing community confidence in Victoria Police's ability to securely manage confidential information. |
| Consumer Affairs Victoria | Provides an overview of the role of Consumer Affairs Victoria and its main functions for Victorian businesses and consumers. |
| Coroners Court of Victoria | Provides an overview of the role of the Coroners Court of Victoria, including their responsibility to ensure that the coronial system is administered and operated efficiently and to oversee and coordinate coronial services. |
| Corrections Victoria | Provides an overview of Corrections Victoria's role in the operation of Victoria's prisons and management of Community Correctional Services. This page also outlines Corrections Victoria's strategic and policy functions, statewide services and correctional services operations. |
| Courts and Tribunals Unit | Provides an overview of the role of the Courts and Tribunals Unit, including which courts they work with, activities they undertake, and contacts for further information. |
| Infringement Management and Enforcement Services | The Infringement Management and Enforcement Services unit is responsible for meeting the needs of the infringements and related enforcement system. |
| Infringements System Oversight Unit | The Infringements System Oversight Unit was established to support the Attorney-General’s responsibilities in connection with the Infringements Act 2006. |
| Justice Health | The Justice Health business unit is responsible for the planning and coordination of health services across police, courts, and Corrections Victoria to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach for health services in the Department of Justice. |
| Koori Justice Unit | Find out more about the Koori Justice Unit, responsible for coordinating various Koori initiatives on behalf of the Department of Justice and the Aboriginal Justice Forum. |
| Office of Correctional Services Review | Provides an overview of the role of the Office of Correctional Services Review, which has the task of ensuring that the corrections system is properly and professionally run, independent of the Commissioner Corrections Victoria. |
| Office of Gaming and Racing | Provides an overview of the Office of Gaming and Racing which provides strategic policy advice and support to the Minister for Gaming, the Minister for Racing and the Secretary, Department of Justice. |
| Office of the Emergency Services Commissioner | Provides an overview of the Office of the Emergency Services Commissioner and its role in providing leadership in emergency management (fire and other services) for Victoria. |
| Office of the Special Investigations Monitor | The Office of the Special Investigations Monitor was created by section 4 of the Major Crime (Special Investigations Monitor) Act 2004 which commenced operation on 16 November 2004. |
| Programs and Strategy - Courts and Tribunals Unit | Provides an overview of the role of the Programs and Strategy Branch within the Courts and Tribunals Unit. |
| Strategic Policy and Legislation Units | Overview of division that advises the Attorney-General regarding policy, legislation and assists in delivering justice services to the community. |
| The Human Rights Unit | The Human Rights Unit within the Department of Justice has responsibility for coordinating implementation of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities and facilitating the development of a human rights culture across Victorian Government. |
| Victims Support Agency | Victims Support Agency (VSA) coordinates the Victims of Crime Helpline (1800 819 817) and funding for workers in the Victims Assistance and Counselling Program (VACP). Victims of crime can apply to the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) for financial assistance ongoing counselling. |
| Victorian Government Solicitor's Office | The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) is the primary source of legal services to the Victorian state government and its statutory authorities, providing strategic advice and practical legal solutions. |
| Legal Panel Administration | Legal Panel Administration is a monitoring and administrative unit that manages legal expenditure and social justice outcomes for the Whole of Government Legal Panel. |