The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPAC) is a central agency of the Tasmanian State Government.  The Department is responsible to the Premier and the Minister for Local Government.

The Department provides a broad range of services to the Cabinet, other members of Parliament, Government agencies and the community.  The Department works closely with the public sector, the community, local government, the Australian Government and other state and territory governments.

The Department also provides administrative support to the State Service Commissioner and the Tasmania Together Progress Board, each of which is separately accountable and reports directly to Parliament. 

See the Department's Contacts page.

Corporate Plan

The Department's Corporate Plan(PDF, 167 KB) outlines the priorities of the Department for 2007 - 2008.

Vision

Excellence in public service supporting the Tasmania Together vision for Tasmania where people enjoy a prosperous lifestyle based on quality, creativity and opportunity.

Mission

To support the Government's policy objectives by leading the public sector; working collaboratively both within government and with the community; and contributing to a prosperous, inclusive and fair Tasmania.

Our role

The Department provides effective support to Government policy-making and implementation processes by:

• enabling informed decision-making
• providing whole-of-Government leadership
• setting and maintaining high standards in Government administration, policy development and service delivery.

Governance 

Structure

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