Victorian Government Directory

AgriBio, Centre For AgriBioscience

AgriBio, Centre For AgriBioscience is a joint initiative of the Government of Victoria,through the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI), and La Trobe University (La Trobe).

Agriculture Victoria Services Pty Ltd

Agriculture Victoria Services (AVS) provides the private sector with access to a range of technologies and the vast scientific capability of Victoria's Department of Environment and Primary Industries.

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Victorian Government has established the Animal welfare advisory committee (AWAC) to provide the minister with expert and strategic advice on animal welfare related issues.

Apicultural Industry Advisory Committee

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.

Cattle Compensation Advisory Committee

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.

Compensation Appeals Tribunal

The Tribunal hears and determines appeals against determinations by the Compensation Assessment Panel under the Fisheries Act 1995 (Part 10).

Dairy Food Safety Victoria

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.

Domestic Animal Management Implementation Committee

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.

Fisheries Co-Management Council and Fishery Committees

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.

Fisheries Revenue Allocation Committee

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.

Gippsland Wild Dog Management Group

Licensing Appeals Tribunal (Fisheries)

The Tribunal hears and determines appeals against rejected applications and renewals of commercial fishing licences under the Fisheries Act 1968.

Melbourne Market Authority

Melbourne Market is Victoria's wholesale fruit, vegetable and cut flower trading centre, one of six central fresh produce markets in Australia.

Murray Valley Citrus Board

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.

Murray Valley Wine Grape Industry Development Committee

The Murray Valley Wine Grape Industry Development Committee (IDC) was established in 1994. Under the Victorian Agriculture Industry Development Act 1990, the IDC is elected by growers to serve four-year terms. The IDC is a statutory organisation established to collect and administer the expenditure of compulsory levies.

National Livestock Identification System Implementation Advisory Committee

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.

North East Wild Dog Management Group

PrimeSafe

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.

Responsible Pet Ownership Education Advisory Committee

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.

Restricted Breed Dog Review Panel

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.

Sheep and Goat Compensation Advisory Committee

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.

Swine Industry Projects Advisory Committee

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.

Vetboard Victoria (Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria)

Vetboard Victoria protects the public, and the health and welfare of animals, by regulating veterinary practitioners through the Veterinary Practice Act 1997.

Victorian Agricultural Chemicals Advisory Committee

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.

Victorian Broiler Industry Negotiation Committee

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.

Victorian Fisheries Authority

The Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) is an independent statutory authority established to effectively manage Victoria's fisheries resources.

Victorian Ovine Johne's Disease Advisory Committee

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.

Victorian Strawberry Industry Development Committee

The Victorian Strawberry Industry Development Committee collects levies from all Victorian commercial strawberry growers when they purchase strawberry runners plants.

Victorian Wild Dog Management Advisory Committee

The Minister for Agriculture is establishing the Victorian Wild Dog Management Advisory Committee (WDMAC) to generate and provide expert and strategic advice on matters relating to the management of wild dogs in Victoria.

Women in Primary Industries Advisory Panel

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.