The Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development (DIIRD) is committed to greater transparency in government, and to making the state of Victoria a stronger, fairer and better place to live and work. In order to achieve this the department is compliant with the following Acts and Policies.
The Freedom of Information Act 1982 gives you the right to access documents about your personal affairs and the activities of government agencies, and to request that incorrect or misleading information held by an agency about you be amended or removed. The section also contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
DIIRD has developed Information and Health Records Privacy policies and procedures to help ensure your privacy is respected.
Like business organisations in the private sector, DIIRD recognises that a truly successful outfit must cohesively manage and integrate its environmental obligations, as well its financial and social undertakings.
The Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 (WPA) encourages and facilitates disclosures of improper conduct.
DIIRD employees observe the public sector values outlined in the Public Administration Act 2004.