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About DPAC

The Department of Premier and Cabinet is the lead agency in the Tasmanian State Service. The Department is responsible to the Premier and the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Premier on Climate Change and Minister for Veterans Affairs.

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.

Vision

A respected and valued agency that leads an accountable, professional and collaborative
public service.

Purpose

The Department supports the Premier and Cabinet in achieving the Government’s vision for
Tasmania. We do this by working collaboratively and initiating, developing and coordinating
innovative, strategic policy advice; leading whole-of-government initiatives and programs; and
providing best practice services to support the machinery of government.

Goals

Goal 1: To lead the development of policy advice and whole-of-government coordination.

Goal 2: To provide comprehensive, timely and accurate services that support the machinery of
government.

Goal 3: To deliver contemporary customer and client-focussed services.

Goal 4: To develop a challenging and supportive workplace.

Governance 

The Department of Premier and Cabinet reports to:

David Bartlett MP
Premier
Minister for Education and Skills

Jim Cox MP
Minister for Local Government

Lisa Singh MP
Minister Assisting the Premier on Climate Change

Graeme Sturges MP
Minister for Veterans Affairs

The Department reports to the Premier and Minister through the Department's Secretary, Rhys Edwards.

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