Policy framework
The department operates within a whole-of-government policy framework environment, as well as developing and administering policies specific to the organisation. This section provides details on relevant policies developed and administered directly by the department.
- Aboriginal Recruitment and Career Development Strategy
 - Contracts for fair payments
 - Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2019-2022
 - Gifts, benefits and hospitality policy
 - How to make a public interest disclosure
 - International Investment Strategy
 - Victorian Fisheries Authority policies
 
The department is committed to being a child-safe organisation with zero tolerance of child abuse in accordance with the Child Safe Standards. Learn about our commitment to creating a child safe organisation under the Child Safe Standards and how you can report any inappropriate child-related conduct involving departmental workers through the Reportable Conduct Scheme
Page last updated: 2 September 2025