Advisory bodies

The department works with a range of ministerial advisory bodies across its portfolio areas of responsibility. It includes some of the following:

Defence Council Victoria

The Defence Council Victoria advises and guides the government on strategies and initiatives to develop and sustain unique capabilities within Victoria's defence industry. Its members represent a broad range of experience across defence operations, equipment acquisitions and business and commercial practice.

Invest Victoria Advisory Board

Members of the Invest Victoria Advisory Board provide independent strategic advice to help Invest Victoria achieve the goals outlined in the International Investment Strategy, with a focus on driving economic growth and creating high-skill, high-wage jobs in Victoria.

Regional Development Advisory Committee

The Regional development advisory committee is an independent committee established to provide advice to the Minister for Regional Development, undertake research and consult stakeholders on the development of rural and regional Victoria.

Yuma Yirramboi Council

The council provides independent advice to government and includes Aboriginal experts as well as Victorian and Australian Government executives. Yuma Yirramboi is the Victorian Government and Aboriginal Victorians' shared vision to generate greater individual and collective wealth for Aboriginal Victorians. For information on the council, visit Yuma Yirramboi Strategy (Invest in Tomorrow).