Purpose
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) is an independent statutory body that provides forensic medicine and scientific services to support families, the community and the justice system. The functions of VIFM are set out under section 9 of the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 2024 (the Act).
Under section 11(2) of the Act, the VIFM Board is responsible for the governance of VIFM and may exercise the powers of VIFM. The functions of the VIFM Board are set out under section 12 of the Act.