Introducing the Department of Primary Industries

The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) designs and delivers government policies and programs that enable Victoria's primary and energy industries to sustainably maximise the wealth and wellbeing they generate. DPI was established in December 2002 and is one of 10 Victorian Government departments, reporting to the Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Energy and Resources. DPI employs more than 2,600 staff who work from about 80 locations across the state to develop the agriculture, fisheries, earth resources, energy and forest industries in Victoria. For more information about DPI: Victoria’s primary and energy industries DPI’s purpose, objectives and strategies Organisational Structure and Functions Publications