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.

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 Yuma Yirramboi Council provides independent advice to government and includes Aboriginal experts as well as Victorian 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 strategy, visit Yuma Yirramboi Strategy (Invest in Tomorrow).