| Agency Name: | Department of Government Services |
| Type: | department |
| Jurisdiction: | Victoria |
| Minister1 Name: | Gabrielle Williams MP |
| Minister1 Pfo: | Minister for Government Services Minister for Consumer Affairs |
| Minister2 Name: | Melissa Horne MP |
| Minister2 Pfo: | Minister for Local Government |
| Chief1 Name: | Jo de Morton |
| Chief1 Position: | Secretary |
| Child1 Agency: | Consumer Affairs Victoria |
| Child3 Agency: | Local Government Victoria |
The Department of Government Services (DoGS) 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]
, the department supports three ministers in the following portfolios:[5]
| Name | Party | Portfolio | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| width=5px style="color:inherit;background:;" | Gabrielle Williams MP | Labor | Minister for Government Services Minister for Consumer Affairs | ||
| width=5px style="color:inherit;background:;" | Melissa Horne MP | Labor | Minister for Local Government | ||
The department encompasses various functions such as consumer affairs, municipal government and administration for the public service such as grants management.[1] [2]