The Secretary is Chris Barrett, who leads the department. It is comprised of five groups and its associated entities and agencies.

Chris commenced as Secretary for the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) in August 2026. He was previously Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) from December 2023 ...

Technical publications are provided to ensure safe, uniform, efficient and compliant outcomes throughout the transport infrastructure lifecycle. These publications are shared by the Department of ...

Significant penalties apply for illicit tobacco offences and selling without a licence. From 9 September 2026, premises in Victoria may be immediately closed if they sell tobacco without a licence or ...

encourages the joy of reading welcomes all children from birth to Year 10 to participate can be tailored to individual needs. Since the Challenge began in 2005, more than 4.9 million students have ...

We work with the Victorian Government and the community to support the analysis, design and implementation of best-practice regulation. The Victorian Government acknowledges Aboriginal Traditional ...

Whatever your situation, if you or someone you know needs help, there is a wide range of family violence support services available. It is going to take a lot of hard work and dedication to stop ...

Bush kinder programs are educational sessions for children that take place outdoors in nature. These natural spaces can include: metropolitan parks regional parks local bushland local beaches visitor ...

The Premier of Victoria has made a formal apology to Victorians who experienced child sexual abuse in Victorian government schools. This page contains information relating to child sexual abuse in ...

The updated VEYLDF continues to support early childhood professionals to deliver inclusive, high-quality learning for children aged birth to 8 years, with an enhanced focus on child safety. Victoria ...

The Multicultural Capacity Building Program (MCBP) supports multicultural community organisations in Victoria to strengthen their capacity and continue to create positive change for communities. The ...

Learn about transferring your bond money to your next rental. You can transfer your bond money from your current rental property to your new one, instead of paying the new bond upfront. This means you ...