The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) was a department in

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. Commencing operation on 1 January 2019, the DJPR supported six

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across 10 portfolios, broadly related to

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. Along with the

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(DoT), DJPR was created in machinery of government changes following the return of the

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government led by Premier Daniel Andrews at the 2018 state election, in which the

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(DEDJTR) was divided into two new departments. Following the resignation of Richard Bolt as Secretary of DEDJTR, Simon Phemister was appointed Acting Secretary, and continued as permanent Secretary of the new department. In addition to the non-transport functions of DEDJTR, DJPR also took on responsibility for suburban development from the

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; racing from the

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(itself renamed to the Department of Justice and Community Safety); and Sport and Recreation Victoria from the

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. The department was replaced by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions on 1 January 2023, with the latter taking over almost all responsibilities except resources and agriculture, which were transferred to the

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and

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, which was transferred to the Department of Government Services. The new department also took over responsibilities for skills, training and higher education from the Department of Education and Training.

Ministers

, the DJPR supports seven ministers in the following portfolios:

Functions

The DJPR had responsibility for the following policy areas:djpr.vic.gov.au *

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* Creative industries * Employment * Major events and tourism *

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and resources *

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* Small business *

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* Sport and recreation * Suburban development * Trade and investment *

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