Priorities and initiatives

Priorities and initiatives

The department is focused on three priorities:

  1. Fostering skills development to support jobs across the whole economy
  2. Supporting businesses and industries to invest and grow, including our creative and tourism sectors
  3. Supporting regional and community development to deliver long-term economic growth and liveability.

Learn more about the department’s key initiatives below.

Developing rural and regional Victoria

We are investing in and delivering a range of new programs and projects to support rural and regional Victoria to be an even better place to live, work, stay and play.

Digital economy

Victoria is home to one of the nation’s leading digital economies, supporting a vibrant digital technology sector that drives productivity and innovation.

International education - economic and social value

Discover how Victroria's international education sector contributes to the state economy and social fabric.

Innovation in Victoria

We have a globally competitive research and innovation ecosystem and the Innovation Statement is a plan that will shape our future, keep our state at the forefront of innovation and create jobs now and for years to come.

Victorian Industry Policy

Our state’s new framework to drive industry competitiveness, productivity and economic resilience.

Yuma Yirramboi Strategy (Invest in Tomorrow)

Supporting the employment and economic prosperity of Aboriginal Victorians.

Health technologies

A highly sought after destination for medical technology and pharmaceuticals R&D and manufacturing, Victoria is well placed to develop solutions to improve healthcare globally.