Our mission is to improve the lives of all Australians. This requires a focused effort working across all portfolios in the APS, state and territory governments and international partners. As we continue to manage the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, PM&C will support the transition to a post-pandemic environment that keeps Australians safe, and our country resilient and prosperous.
Our six purposes and supporting priorities reflect where the Department’s efforts will be focused to deliver the Australian Government’s priorities over the next four years of this plan.
1
Growing our economy, incomes and creating jobs
Growing the economy and creating jobs; enhancing workforce participation; accelerating Australia’s digital economy; increasing women’s workforce participation and economic security; and improving the reliability, security and affordability of Australia’s energy networks.
2
Vibrant and resilient regions
Boosting regional economies and grow Australian agriculture; building resilience and better prepare communities for drought, natural disasters and a changing climate; and looking after our country, our regions and the environment.
3
Strengthening families and communities
Keeping Australians safe from the impacts of COVID-19 and supporting social recovery; gender equality and eliminating violence against women; mental health and suicide prevention reforms; improving the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; enhancing the safety of children and young people; and supporting the Government to deliver essential services.
4
Advancing Australia's international interests and enhancing national security
Shaping and enhance Australia’s strategic and national interests; increasing resilience to security threats; enhancing the delivery of defence capability; supporting the Prime Minister as chair of National Security Committee and related committees; and supporting an open, inclusive and resilient Indo-Pacific.
5
Governing well
Ensuring the Prime Minister, portfolio ministers and executive branch of government are well supported; ensuring the National Cabinet, Cabinet and its committees are well supported; build APS capability and implementing the government’s APS reform program; monitoring and reporting progress; and providing high-quality corporate and enabling services.
6
Preparing well to respond to critical issues
Enhancing anticipation and rapid response capabilities; driving whole-of-government emergency management response architectures; and ensuring the provision of balanced, coordinated and integrated advice to government.