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Domestic Policy

Domestic policy covers priorities that affect the lives of all Australians. Our work involves advising the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and Portfolio Ministers on issues such as jobs and economic growth, the budget, industry, infrastructure, agriculture, innovation, health, education and the environment. Our aim is to provide the Government with high quality advice on how to make Australia more prosperous, successful and stronger.

Current Initiatives

A More Innovative and Agile Australia

A More Innovative and Agile Australia

New ideas in innovation and science will be major drivers of Australia’s future economic prosperity.

Agriculture

As part of the Domestic Policy Group we provide advice on agriculture related matters from a whole of government perspective.

Behavioural Economics

Behavioural Economics

Our work encourages people-centred design, which means: simpler, clearer and faster public services.

Early Childhood Education and Care, Schools and Higher Education

Early Childhood Education and Care, Schools and Higher Education

We are looking at national funding arrangements for schools beyond 2018.

Effective Commonwealth-State Relations

Effective Commonwealth-State Relations

We support the development of productive relationships between state, territory and Commonwealth Governments to promote policy reforms of national significance.

Improving the Health System

Improving the Health System

The Australian Government has reached agreement with the states and territories on additional funding for public hospital services over the next three years.

Infrastructure and regional development

Infrastructure and Regional Development

We provide advice on infrastructure and regional development from a whole of government perspective to the Prime Minister and Cabinet. We work with the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development to deliver infrastructure programmes to build our nation.

Joint Agency Drought Taskforce

Joint Agency Drought Taskforce

Assistance for farmers, their families and rural communities

Religious Freedom Review

Religious Freedom Review

On 18 May 2018, the Panel delivered its Report to the Prime Minister.

Social Services and Immigration

Social Services and Immigration

We work with other Government organisations on a range of social services and immigration policies and issues.

Strengthening the Budget and the Economy

Strengthening the Budget and the Economy

We work closely with other Government organisations on tax reform, improved employment outcomes, and economic development policies.

Tackling Climate Change, Energy Productivity and Improving Our Environment

Tackling Climate Change and Improving Our Environment

Addressing issues related to climate change, energy, biodiversity and water resources is important for the quality of our environment, our economy and society.

Taskforces on Past Domestic Policy Initiatives

Taskforces on Past Domestic Policy Initiatives

Past initiatives include the UNFCCC, the National Ice Taskforce and the Agricultural Competitiveness White paper.

Vocational education and training review

Vocational education and training review

Vocational education and training (VET) is central to the growth of Australian businesses and to the capacity of millions of Australians to succeed in a changing labour market.

Latest News

BETA Podcast: Interview with Professor Dilip Soman

Behavioural Economics

Wednesday, 05 December 2018

Can behavioural science really help people to save for retirement? Professor Dilip Soman explains in BETA’s latest podcast.

Year 12 automotive student poses for a photo at Southern Cross Vocational College in Sydney, Monday, June 18, 2018. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett)

Review of Vocational Education and Training sector launched

Vocational education and training review

Thursday, 29 November 2018

The Australian Government has launched a review of the vocational education and training sector to better prepare Australians for the workforce

Image of Kate Glazebrook. She is smiling. The text reads: BETA podcast, Kate Galzebrook

BETA Podcast - Interview with Kate Glazebrook

Behavioural Economics

Wednesday, 14 November 2018

Do people assess job applicants differently at 4:35pm to 9:15am? Can a web platform smash through biases in recruitment and help target candidates with exactly the right skills for the job?

Resources

Biography - The Hon Steven Joyce

Domestic Policy

29th November 2018

Steven Joyce, the former New Zealand Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, will lead the Review.

Terms of Reference - Expert review of Australia’s vocational education and training system

Domestic Policy

29th November 2018

The Review will focus on how the Australian Government’s investment in VET could be more effective to provide Australians with the skills they need to be successful throughout their working life.

Assistance for individuals, families, farms and communities in drought regions

Domestic Policy

21st November 2018

Australian Government support and national services Individuals, families, farms and rural and regional communities can access a range of services and support to help them manage during times of drought and prepare for future conditions.

Coordinator General for Drought in the Media

Domestic Policy

19th September 2018

Read the latest Media items about the Coordinator General for Drought October 2018 Farmers delegates meet the Drought Co-ordinator, The Courier, 31/10/2018.

Coordinator-General for Drought, Major General Stephen Day – biography

Domestic Policy

19th September 2018

Biography of the Coordinator-General for Drought, Major General Stephen Day.