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This list of Australian Government entities includes ministerial departments, principal entities, secondary entities, and other entities, which are grouped into a number of areas of portfolio responsibility. Each portfolio is led by one or more government ministers who are members of the federal parliament, appointed by the governor-general on the advice of the prime minister. [1]
As of December 2023, there are 1,334 government entities reportable to the Australian Government Organisations Register. This includes: [2] [3]
Principal entities are Australian Government entities that are defined in the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2011 as either a:
The Australian Government comprises 20 portfolio departments, each representing a seat in the federal cabinet and leading its respective portfolio area: [4] [2]
There are 171 principal entities other than the cabinet departments. These government agencies are classified by the Australian Government Organisations Register as either a non-corporate Commonwealth entity, a corporate Commonwealth entity, or a Commonwealth company. [2]
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Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | |
Defence | |
Education | |
Employment and Workplace Relations | |
Finance | Reserve Bank of Australia |
Foreign Affairs and Trade | |
Health and Aged Care | |
Industry, Science and Resources | |
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | |
Prime Minister and Cabinet | |
Social Services | |
Treasury | |
Veterans' Affairs |
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Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | |
Defence |
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Education |
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Finance |
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Health and Aged Care |
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Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts |
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Prime Minister and Cabinet |
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On 18 September 2013 an Administrative Arrangements Order was issued by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister Tony Abbott [5] which replaced the previous Order of 14 September 2010 issued by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Gillard government. [6] [7] The Order formed or re-confirmed government departments, as follows:
Following the appointment of Malcolm Turnbull as Prime Minister, three departments were renamed, with effect from 21 September 2015: [8]
Following the election of the Turnbull government, the Department of the Environment was renamed, with effect from 19 July 2016: [9] [10]
Some departments were renamed, with effect from 20 December 2017: [11]
Following the election of the Morrison government, five departments were renamed, with effect from 29 May 2019: [12]
The number of departments were cut from 18 to 14, with effect from 1 February 2020: [13] [14]
The new Albanese Government made the following modifications and increased the number of departments to 16, with effect from 1 July 2022: [15] [16] [17]
The Australian Department of the Environment was a department of the Government of Australia that existed between September 2013 and July 2016. The department was charged with responsibility for developing and implementing national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's environment and heritage.
The New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) was a department of the New South Wales Government, responsible for effective and sustainable planning to support the growth in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It made plans based on evidence for the state's cities and regions, working with the community, business and local government to create places for people in NSW to live, work and spend their leisure time, while ensuring good access to transport and other services like shops and restaurants. The department was also responsible for the evidence-based assessment of state significant development applications.
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) is a department of the Australian Government with broad-ranging responsibilities; notably, intergovernmental and whole of government policy coordination and assisting the prime minister of Australia in managing the Federal Cabinet. The PM&C was established in 1971 and traces its origins back to the Prime Minister's Department established in 1911.
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy is a portfolio in the Government of Australia. The current Minister is Chris Bowen. The minister administers his or her portfolios through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
The Cabinet of The Gambia is responsible for advising the President of The Gambia and for carrying out other functions as prescribed by law. It is composed of the President, the Vice-President, To date, all Prime Ministers and Presidents have represented and the Secretaries of State. It is responsible for regulating the procedure of its own meetings and is held accountable for its actions by the National Assembly, according to Sections 74 and 75 of the Constitution of The Gambia.
The Australian Department of Education was a department of the Australian Government charged with the responsibility for national policies and programs to help Australians access quality and affordable childcare; early childhood education, school education, post-school, higher education, international education and academic research. The head of the department was the Secretary of the Department of Education, Lisa Paul, who reported to the Minister for Education, the Hon Christopher Pyne, the Assistant Minister for Education, the Hon Sussan Ley, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education, Senator the Hon Scott Ryan.
The Australian Department of Employment was a department of the Government of Australia charged with the responsibility for national policies and programs that help Australians find and keep employment and work in safe, fair and productive workplaces. On 20 December 2017 the department was dissolved and its functions assumed by the newly formed Department of Jobs and Small Business.
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is a department of the Australian Government charged with the responsibility for national policies and programs that help deliver a strong and fair society for all Australians. The department develops and implements social policy.
The Australian Department of Education and Training was a former department of the Government of Australia that was in existence between 2014 and 2019 and which was charged with the responsibility for national policies and programs that help Australians access quality and affordable early childhood education, school education, higher education, vocational education and training, international education and academic research.
The Department of the Environment and Energy (DEE) was an Australian government department in existence between 2016 and 2020.
The Australian Department of Jobs and Small Business was a department of the Government of Australia charged with the responsibility for employment, job services and the labour market, workplace relations, small business, and deregulation. The Department was established on the 20 December 2017, and was part of the larger Jobs and Innovation portfolio which also includes the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science which reported to the Minister for Jobs and Industrial Relations, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP. The final head of the department was the Secretary of the Department of Jobs and Small Business, Kerri Hartland.
The second Morrison ministry was the 72nd ministry of the Australian Government. It was led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. The second Morrison ministry succeeded the first Morrison ministry following the 2019 Australian federal election. The ministry was announced on 26 May 2019 and was sworn in on 29 May. Following the Coalition's defeat at the 2022 election, the ministry was succeeded by the Albanese ministry on 23 May 2022.
The Australian Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business was a short-lived department of the Australian Government in existence between 2019 and 2020, charged with the responsibility for employment, job services and the labour market, small business, and deregulation. The department was established on 29 May 2019 and reported to the Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash. The head of the department was the Secretary of the previous Department of Jobs and Small Business, Kerri Hartland.
The Australian Department of Agriculture was an Australian Government department in existence between May 2019 and February 2020, which was responsible for developing and implementing policies and programmes that contribute to strengthening Australia's primary industries, delivering better returns for primary producers at the farm gate, protecting Australia from animal and plant pests and diseases, and improving the health of Australia's rivers and freshwater ecosystems.
The Australian Department of Education was a short-lived department of the Government of Australia in existence between 29 May 2019 and 1 February 2020. It was charged with the responsibility for national policies and programs that help Australians access quality and affordable early childhood education, school education, higher education, vocational education and training, international education and academic research.
The Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) was an Australian Government department which operated from 1 February 2020 until 30 June 2022. It represented Australia's national interests in agriculture, water and the environment.
The Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) was a department of the Government of Australia, existing between 1 February 2020 to 1 July 2022 from a merger of the Department of Education (2019–2020) and Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business. It was superseded by the Department of Education and Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
The Department of Education is a department of the Government of Australia formed on 1 July 2022.
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) is an Australian government department operating from 1 July 2022. Formerly known as the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER), the Climate Change and Energy responsibilities were transferred to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. DISR also takes functions that were previously under the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is a department of the Australian Government. The department was established on 1 July 2022, superseding the water and environment functions from the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment and energy functions from the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.