Programs and initiatives
We work across Australian Government agencies and with state and territory governments, the private and not-for-profit sectors and the community on a range of projects, policies and advice. These programs and initiatives are the department’s focus and efforts to deliver the Australian Government’s priorities.
Independent Intelligence Review
2024 Independent Intelligence Review
On 21 March 2025 the Prime Minister, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, released the unclassified report of the 2024 Independent Intelligence Review.
Aged Care Taskforce
Aged Care Taskforce
Further information on the Aged Care Taskforce including Terms of Reference and meeting communiques can be found on the Department of Health and Aged Care website at Aged Care Taskforce.
ASEAN
ASEAN
Australia sees ASEAN at the centre of a peaceful, stable and prosperous region, where sovereignty is respected, and all countries benefit from strategic balance.
Care and support economy
Care and support economy
The care and support economy is one of the fastest growing parts of the Australian economy.
COVID-19 Response Inquiry
Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry
On 25 October 2024 the Australian Government received the final report from the independent panel appointed to review the response to COVID-19 pandemic.
Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve
Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve
On 24 April 2025, the Hon Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, committed to establish a Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve to maximise the strategic value of Australia’s critical minerals.
Defence and Veterans' Services Commission
Defence and Veterans' Services Commission
The Defence and Veterans’ Services Commission will provide independent oversight and evidence-based advice to government on reforms to improve suicide prevention and wellbeing outcomes for serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members.
Independent Review of Commonwealth funding for strategic policy work
Independent Review of Commonwealth funding for strategic policy work
On 5 February 2024, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet launched the Independent Review of Commonwealth funding for strategic policy work.
Long-term Insight Briefings
Long-term Insights Briefings
Current Long-term Insights Briefing
We are currently exploring the future of government service delivery beyond the current cycles of reform.
We are working with the community, industry, academia and the APS.
We want to better understand:
Rapid Review of Prevention Approaches
Rapid Review of Prevention Approaches
On 23 August 2024, the Australian Government received the final report from the expert panel appointed to undertake a rapid review of evidence-based approaches to prevent gender-based violence.
Religious Freedom Review
Religious Freedom Review
In 2017, the then Prime Minister, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull, announced the appointment of an Expert Panel to examine whether Australian law adequately protected the human right to freedom of religion.