Department of Justice (Vic)

Category: Organisation
Binomial Name: Victorian Government
Sub Category:State Government
Place:
State/Country:Victoria, Australia
URL: http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/CA2569020010922A/Homepage?OpenForm
Summary Information:
The Department of Justice and its Secretary are responsible to four Ministers covering six portfolios: the Attorney-General; Minister for Police and Emergency Services, and Minister for Corrections; Minister for Consumer Affairs; Minister for Gaming; and Minister for Racing. The Department brings together Government activities concerned with reform, administration and enforcement of the law in Victoria, including: all police and prosecution functions; administration of the court system; provision of the prison system; administration of various tribunals and programs to protect citizens' rights; provision of emergency services; drafting of legislation; and provision of legal advice to Government.

Related Entries

  • Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement: Phase 1 - Signatory
  • Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement: Phase 1
  • Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement: Phase 3
    • Organisation
  • Victorian Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Indigenous Issues Unit of the Department of Justice (Vic)
  • State of Victoria
    • Policy/Strategy
  • Victorian Statewide Action Plan

    • References

    Report
    Department of Justice, Department of Human Services, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, Tumbukka Regional Council, Binjirru Regional Council, Victorian Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee (2000) Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement
    Created:Tuesday, 11 February 2003
    Modified:Friday, 12 October 2007

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