Department of Government Services (Victoria)

The Department of Government Services (DGS) is a government department in Victoria, Australia.

[1] [2] It was formed on 1 January 2023 as a result of a cabinet reshuffle by Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews.

[3] Upon establishment, the department took over the responsibilities for local government from the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.

[4] As of December 2024[update], the department supports three ministers in the following portfolios:[5] The department encompasses various functions such as consumer affairs, municipal government and administration for the public service such as grants management.

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