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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.

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.

Latest News

Black banner with the words: Innovation New ways of tackling Cyberbullying

Innovation Month – New ways of tackling Cyberbullying

A More Innovative and Agile Australia

Friday, 20 July 2018

One in five young Australians experience serious cyberbullying. It’s a big problem and one that the Office of the eSafety Commissioner is working hard to address.

White background with coloured words reading: Behavioural Economics Driving Innovation Across the APS – Innovation Month 2018

Innovation Month – Behavioural Economics driving innovation across the APS

Behavioural Economics

Monday, 16 July 2018

BETA have been shortlisted as one of four finalists in the IPAA Public Sector Innovation Awards. BETA’s presentation focused on celebrating BETA as an APS-wide collaboration and the culture and capability shift that supports it.

Cass Sunstein and Tara Oliver on stage at BX 2018 in Sydney

BETA Exchange Conference: from nudges big things grow

Behavioural Economics

Friday, 29 June 2018

Find out what policy makers, academics, economists and behavioural insights enthusiasts shared at BX2018.

Resources

Religious Freedom Review Terms of Reference

Domestic Policy

14th December 2017

Expert Panel to examine religious freedom protection in Australia Terms of Reference (ToR).

Final Report of the National Ice Taskforce

Domestic Policy

6th December 2015

This is the Final Report of the National Ice Taskforce.

UNFCCC Taskforce - Review Report

Domestic Policy

21st August 2015

This is the final report of the UNFCCC Taskforce, "Setting Australia's post-2020 target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions".

Australia’s emissions projections

Domestic Policy

11th August 2015

Australia’s 2030 target is strong, credible and responsible. It will require significant and sustained effort to achieve, given our national circumstances.

Fact Sheet - Actions Australia is taking

Domestic Policy

11th August 2015

Australia is meeting our climate change targets through Direct Action policies that reduce emissions, increase productivity and improve the health of the environment.