The agencies of the Government of Victoria in Australia are collectively described as the Victorian public sector.
The Victorian public service is composed of ten departments, the head of each being a secretary.
Each department can consist of a number of portfolios, each of which is the direct responsibility of a minister, who collectively form the ministry.
Public entities are formed in various ways: they may be statutory authorities, formed by legislative instruments which define their role and purpose; state-owned enterprises with a commercial purpose; or other advisory bodies performing a public function.
Public entities are granted varying degrees of autonomy but are ultimately responsible to the relevant minister.