Victorian Government strategies shaping a stable and future-focused investment environment
The Victorian Government is committed to fostering a thriving economy through a comprehensive suite of strategies that supports businesses, innovation, sustainability and infrastructure development.
Our government’s forward-looking plans are designed to position Victoria as a leader in key industries, drive economic growth, and ensure a sustainable and prosperous future.
From advancing manufacturing and digital innovation to securing our energy future and achieving net-zero emissions, these strategies provide a roadmap for businesses to succeed in a rapidly-evolving global landscape.
Strategic focus areas
- Victoria is working towards net-zero emissions by 2050, showcasing Victoria’s leadership in climate action.
- A focus on revitalising the manufacturing sector positions Victoria as a hub for advanced manufacturing and creating new jobs.
- Long-term planning enhances the state’s infrastructure, supporting economic growth.
- Strategic initiatives ensure a skilled workforce is ready to meet the demand of a growing and changing economy.
- Initiatives are tailored to attract investment, foster innovation and support businesses in scaling and expanding within Victoria and beyond.
Victorian Government strategies
Explore the initiatives and programs that are shaping Victoria and discover the opportunities they create for your business.
Recently released
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission Statement (2026)
- Shaping the future of construction in Victoria: Modern Methods of Construction Statement (2025)
- 10 year plan for industrial land (2025)
- Victoria Wine Strategic Plan (2025)
- Victoria's China Strategy (2025)
- 2025 Victorian Transmission Plan
- Extractive Resources Joint Ministerial Statement (2025)
- Victorian Defence Vision Statement (2025)
- The Victorian Freight Plan 2025-30: Victoria Delivers (2025)
Economic development strategies
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission Statement (2026)
- Shaping the future of construction in Victoria: Modern Methods of Construction Statement (2025)
- Victoria Wine Strategic Plan (2025)
- Regional Economic Development Strategies
- Extractive Resources Joint Ministerial Statement (2025)
- Victorian Industry Policy (2025)
- Victorian Defence Vision Statement (2025)
- Economic Growth Statement (2024)
- Victorian Critical Minerals Roadmap (2024)
- Made in Victoria 2030 - Manufacturing Statement (2022)
- Making it equal: Victoria’s women in manufacturing (2024)
- Victorian Advanced Air Mobility Action Plan (2024)
- Victoria’s electricity future (2024)
- The Digital Strategy 2021-2026 (2024)
- Victoria’s Cyber Strategy 2021 (2021)
Investment and innovation strategies
- Innovation Statement 2021 (2021)
- International Investment Strategy (2020)
Sustainability and environmental strategies
- Cheaper, Cleaner, Renewable: Our Plan for Victoria's Electricity Future (2024)
- Victoria’s Climate Change Strategy – a roadmap to net zero by 2050 (2021)
- Recycling Victoria: A new economy (2020)
- Marine and Coastal Strategy (2022)
Infrastructure and transport strategies
- 2025 Victorian Transmission Plan
- The Victorian Freight Plan 2025-30: Victoria Delivers (2025)
- Victoria’s Infrastructure Strategy 2021-2051 (2021)
- Victorian Commercial Ports Strategy (2022)
- Victoria’s Big Build (2018)
Skills
- Victoria’s Skills Plan (2025)
- Victoria’ Rail Skills Strategy 2022-2026 (2022)
- Victoria’s Energy Jobs Plan (coming soon)
Support for business
International engagement
- Victoria's China Strategy (2025)
- Victoria’s India Strategy (2024)
- Victoria's Latin American Strategy (2019)
- Victoria's Southeast Asia Trade and Investment Strategy (2018)
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Victorian Government strategies provide a clear policy direction across key areas such as industry development, infrastructure, workforce skills and sustainability.
For investors, this means:
- greater certainty on long-term priorities and regulatory settings
- alignment with growth sectors like advanced manufacturing, digital technology and clean energy
- visibility of future infrastructure and workforce planning
Together, these strategies help reduce risk and support informed investment decisions.
Victoria’s strategies are designed to strengthen competitiveness and support business growth across several focus areas:
- Transition to net-zero emissions by 2050
- Growth of advanced and modern manufacturing
- Long-term infrastructure planning to support population and trade
- Development of a skilled, future-ready workforce
- Initiatives to attract investment and support business expansion.
These priorities reflect a coordinated approach to economic development and future industry capability.
Businesses can use Victorian Government strategies to:
- identify priority sectors and emerging industries
- align expansion plans with government-backed initiatives
- understand upcoming infrastructure and supply chain opportunities
- access programs, incentives and partnerships linked to strategic priorities.
By aligning with these strategies, investors can position their business to benefit from Victoria’s long-term economic direction and policy support.