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The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPAC) is the central agency of the Tasmanian State Government. The Department provides a broad range of services to 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 Tasmanian Community Fund which is separately accountable and reports directly to Parliament.
The core roles of DPAC are:
DPAC has more than 300 staff, located predominantly in Hobart.
A respected and valued agency that leads an accountable, professional and collaborative public service.
The 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.
To find out more about the Department's goals, read the DPAC Strategic Plan 2012-15.
The Department of Premier and Cabinet reports to:
Lara Giddings MP
Premier
Minister for Climate Change
Minister for Community Development
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Bryan Green MP
Minister for Local Government
Michelle O'Byrne MP
Minister for Children
Scott Bacon MP
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
The Department reports to the Premier and Minister through the Department's Secretary, Rhys Edwards.
The Department of Premier and Cabinet is structured as follows:
The Department also provides administrative support to the Tasmanian Community Fund which is separately accountable and reports directly to Parliament.
View the Organisational Chart.