About DPACThe Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPAC) is a central agency of the Tasmanian State Government. DPAC provides a broad range of services to Cabinet, other members of Parliament, government agencies and the community. DPAC 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, and the Tasmanian Community Fund. Each of these bodies is separately accountable and reports directly to Parliament. DPAC has over 350 staff, located predominantly in Hobart. VisionA respected and valued agency that leads an accountable, professional and collaborative public service. Our purposeThe Department supports the Premier and Cabinet in achieving the Government's vision for Tasmania. We do this by providing strategic policy advice; leading whole-of-government initiatives; and supporting the machinery of government. Our goals
To find out more about the Department's goals, read the DPAC Strategic Plan 2010-13. Our values
GovernanceThe Department of Premier and Cabinet reports to: Lara Giddings MP Bryan Green MP Cassy O'Connor MP Michelle O'Byrne MP Scott Bacon MP The Department reports to the Premier and Minister through the Department's Secretary, Rhys Edwards. StructureThe Department of Premier and Cabinet is structured as follows:
The Department also supports three independent bodies that report outside of the Departmental Governance Structure:
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