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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.

ICT Procurement Taskforce

ICT Procurement Taskforce

A review into how government buys ICT products and services began in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in October 2016. It moved over to the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) in February 2017.

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 Project Financing Agency

Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency

The Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency (IPFA) is being established as a small executive agency within the Prime Minister’s portfolio.

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.

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

BETA's first report

Behavioural Economics

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

The Behavioural Economics Team Australia (BETA) have released their first report. Over the last year, BETA have been working in partnership with the Treasury and five Australian superannuation funds to survey superannuants aged 45 and over.

BETA design for better policy: BETA extension secured in the 2017-18 Budget

Behavioural Economics

Thursday, May 11, 2017

We are excited to announce that BETA has secured funding over the next three years to extend our mission. The commitment, delivered under the Public Service Modernisation Fund, will enable us to continue improving public policy and service delivery.

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Highlights of the 2017-18 Budget: New Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency for infrastructure projects

Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

The Australian Government announced in the 2017-18 Budget a new Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency (IPFA) will be established on 1 July 2017.

Resources

Supporting retirees in retirement income planning

Domestic Policy

This study examined how people respond to a new income plan for retirement, known as a Comprehensive Income Product for Retirement (CIPR).

About behavioural economics

Domestic Policy

2nd September 2016

Behavioural economics is a field of economic analysis that applies psychological insights to human behaviour to explain and predict how people make decisions.

BETA Guide to developing behavioural interventions for randomised controlled trials

Domestic Policy

2nd September 2016

This guide outlines BETA’s approach to developing behavioural interventions for randomised controlled trials (RCTs). It pulls together behavioural and RCT expertise from around the world, in an easy to use guide for those looking to develop behavioural interventions for RCTs in government.

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".