The Department of Government Services (DGS) is a government department in Victoria, Australia.[1] [2] It was formed on 1 January 2023 as a result of a cabinet reshuffle by Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews.[3]
| Department overview | |
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| Formed | 1 January 2023 |
| Jurisdiction | Victoria |
| Ministers responsible |
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| Department executive |
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| Child department | |
| Website | www |
Upon establishment, the department took over the responsibilities for local government from the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.[4]
Ministers edit
As of October 2023[update], the department supports three ministers in the following portfolios:[5]
| Name | Party | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabrielle Williams MP | Labor | Minister for Government Services Minister for Consumer Affairs | |
| Melissa Horne MP | Labor | Minister for Local Government | |
Responsibilities edit
The department encompasses various functions such as consumer affairs, municipal government and administration for the public service such as grants management.[1][2]
References edit
- ^ a b "New Cabinet To Keep Doing What Matters". Premier of Victoria. 5 December 2022. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022.
- ^ a b Kolovos, Benita (5 December 2022). "Daniel Andrews seizes on popularity of State Electricity Commission promise to create a new ministry". The Guardian Australia. Melbourne, Victoria. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Order Establishing and Renaming Departments" (PDF). Victorian Government Gazette. 5 December 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "Local Government Victoria". Local Government Victoria. Archived from the original on 2 January 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Department of Government Services". vic.gov.au. Retrieved 1 January 2023.