Victoria's police chief has suspended the Australian Border Force from taking part in high-profile joint operations similar to that of the controversial Operation Fortitude, which was cancelled after fierce public backlash.

Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton issued the directive on Thursday, saying Border Force was "not to be included" in any planned operations by Victoria Police in the immediate future.

Operation Fortitude protest, during which an alliance of people successfully rebelled. Credit:Joe Armao

"Victoria Police is undertaking work to better understand the roles and functions of Border Force, and until this work is settled there will be no further joint operations," a police spokesman said.

However, Border Force's work with organised crime investigations, such as the Trident taskforce focusing on the docks, would not be affected.