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• Country Fire Authority Victoria Find information on volunteer and career firefighting positions, media news, bushfire events and articles relating to bushfires and firefighters.
• Marine Safety Victoria Marine Safety Victoria is the Victorian Government's marine safety agency and is responsible for the administration of the Marine Act 1988.
• VicRoads Manages the Victorian road network. Information about vehicle and boat registration, driver licensing, road and traffic management, road projects and road safety
• Victoria Legal Aid Information about services and useful legal information to help you understand the laws and legal system of Victoria and Australia.
• Transport Accident Commission Provides compensation to transport accident victims. Site has information on making a claim for compensation, policy, road accident statistics and TAC initiatives.
• Victorian Managed Insurance Authority Provides the Victorian government with risk management and insurance services.
• Heritage Victoria Provides information and resources about the historic buildings and gardens, and maritime and historical archaeological sites within Victoria, Australia.
• Privacy Victoria Privacy Victoria is the statutory authority which regulates the way Victorian government agencies and local councils collect and handle personal information. Publications and information is provided regarding key requirements of the Privacy legislation and to assist individuals in making a privacy complaint.
• PrimeSafe Provides information about PrimeSafe which is the regulatory body responsible for maintaining Victoria's reputation as a producer of clean, safe and fresh meat and seafood.
• Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability Victoria's independent Environmental Sustainability Commissioner - provides information about the State of the Environment Report for Victoria, auditing Victorian Government Department's Environmental Management Systems, and auditing public environmental education programs.
• Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel Provides information about the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel and the laws of Victoria, Australia.
• EPA Victoria Provides information and resources about the state government's program to protect the environment in Victoria, Australia.
• Sustainability Victoria Encouraging and supporting government, business and communities to promote environmental sustainability in water, energy and materials.
• State Library of Victoria Provides online access to the library catalogue for books, journals, manuscripts, pictures and selected Australian history and biography articles. Also access to the "Ask Now" live online information service.
• Ombudsman Victoria Describes the role of the Victorian Ombudsman, an independent officer of the Victorian Parliament who investigates complaints about administrative actions taken by Victorian government departments, statutory authorities and local government.
• Office of the Chief Electrical Inspector The Office is a technical electrical regulator responsible for ensuring the safe supply and use of electricity in Victoria. It also encourages efficient use of electricity in Victoria through the energy labelling of certain electrical appliances.
• Central Coastal Board Provides information about the operations of the Central Coastal Board and its work around the Victorian coastal region from Geelong in the west to Bass Coast Shire in the east. Included are newsletters, list of current activities and projects.
• Essential Services Commission Victoria's independent economic regulator of prescribed essential utility services supplied by the water and sewerage, electricity, gas, ports, grain handling and rail freight industries.
• Sentencing Advisory Council A statutory body established to conduct research on sentencing matters, gauge public opinion, consult and advise the judiciary, government and the general public in relation to sentencing in Victoria, Australia.
• Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission The Commission works to resolve complaints about discrimination, sexual harassment and racial and religious vilification. They offer information, training and education programs, conduct research and provide legal and policy advice.
• State Services Authority Identifies opportunities to improve the delivery and integration of Victorian government services and report on government service delivery outcomes and standards.
• VicUrban Government agency for sustainable land development, assisting in the implementation of Government urban development policies and strategies. Describes major projects, sustainability resources, and offers house and land packages.
• Housing Registrar Provides Victorian government regulation and registration information for rental housing agencies providing housing to low-income Victorians.
• The Fire Services Commissioner Provides information about the ongoing program of improvement, reform and change within the Victorian fire services and the role of the State Fire Controller responsible for dealing with major fires.
• Office of the Racing Integrity Commissioner Provides information about the Office's role under the Racing Act 1958 (Vic) to provide oversight of integrity issues across Thoroughbred, Harness and Greyhound racing – and to act as a quasi-ombudsman to hear integrity related complaints within the Victorian racing industry.
• Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission Provides information on the economic impact of Victorian government business regulation reform and opportunities for improving Victoria’s competitive economic position.