Australian Capital Territory Chief Minister's Department

The Chief Minister’s Department is the department of the Government of the Australian Capital Territory, which advises the ACT Chief Minister, currently Andrew Barr.

The Department provides leadership and advice to all ACT government Departments for the planning, development, co-ordination and implementation of key government policies and strategies. Its specific objectives are to:

• provide strategic policy advice and support to the Chief Minister and Government;
• provide leadership and direction in policy development, facilitate implementation of government priorities and deliver key whole of government projects;
• provide executive support to the Chief Minister and Cabinet to ensure the effective operation, and clear communication, of Government decisions, policies, commitments and initiatives;
• review, develop and implement whole of government policy and capacity building initiatives for the Public Service;
• implement economic development strategies and business programs.

External links

• Chief Minister's Department's web site