Business Areas
In this area you will find information about business units and agencies within the Department of Justice.
| Title | Summary |
|---|---|
| About the Native Title Unit | This page describes the Native Title Unit in the Department of Justice and its role. |
| Adult Parole Board | 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. |
| 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. |
| Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria | Provides an overview of the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria, outlining the services offered, availability to different groups, the types of disputes they handle, and contacts for further information. |
| Diversity Issues Unit | Provides an overview of the role of the Diversity Issues Unit, with details of the major plans the unit implements, and links to publications they produce. |
| Human Resources | Provides an overview of the role the Human Resources area plays within the department, with tips on how to inquire about employment with the department, links to relevant legislation and contact details 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. Its areas of business include Policy and Strategic Services, Camera Operations, and Enforcement Operations. |
| Infringements System Oversight Unit | Provides an overview of the role of the Infringements System Oversight Unit and how the unit works. The unit was created under 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 co-ordinated approach for health services in the Department of Justice. |
| Legal and Equity Policy Units | Provides an overview of the Legal and Equity Policy area of the department, which provides direct advice to the Attorney General in relation to policy matters. The Legal and Equity Policy area also helps to develop and implement policy reforms, develop legislation and assist other providers in delivering justice services to the community. |
| Major Procurement Program Office | Provides an overview of the Major Procurement Program Office which manages major procurement projects on behalf of various business areas of the Department of Justice. |
| 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, Courts and Tribunals Unit in addressing the over-representation of marginalised and disadvantaged groups in the justice system, including links to related pages outlining current projects and contacts for further information. |
| 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. |
| Working with Children Check Unit | The Working with Children (WWC) Check Unit assists to protect children from sexual or physical harm by administering the Working with Children Act 2005 as part of a whole of government and community approach to safeguarding children in Victoria. |