DPI had primary responsibility for administering legislation governing agriculture,
animal welfare, fisheries, hunting and energy and earth resources in Victoria. The department administered and responded to queries regarding 38 major Acts and was responsible for collecting fees under regulations for fishing licences, mining rights, and exploration licences. The department worked with energy companies, research partners, primary producers, mineral explorers and rural communities across Victoria, as well as other state and federal government departments, to address the major and emerging challenges in sustainability and productivity. DPI's core services included policy development;
regulation and compliance; science, research and development; and
sustainable practice change. == Structure ==