Better Bills impact report
BETA partnered with the Australian Energy Regulator to understand the impact of the Better Bills Guideline on consumer confidence and market engagement.
Testing communications strategies for the 2026 Census
BETA is conducting research in partnership with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) to understand what messaging is most effective at improving knowledge and awareness of various aspects of the Census of Population and Housing (Census). The Census is undertaken every five years by the ABS, with the next Census to be held in 2026.
Secretaries Board communique: 16 July 2025
The Secretaries Board met at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
The Board welcomed Mr Mike Kaiser, Secretary, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
The Board discussed the following matters.
Strategic Outlook
The Board discussed government decisions, priorities, emerging risks and strategic issues.
The Board received an update on geostrategic issues from Mr Craig Maclachlan, Acting Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Ms Justine Greig PSM, Deputy Secretary, Department of Defence.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has concluded his second official visit to China, marking a further step forward in stabilising relations between our countries.
In Shanghai, the Prime Minister met leading businesses from Australia and China to discuss deepening trade and business ties, including through new markets and innovation in the agriculture, resources, education and services sectors.
Instrument of appointment of Mr Mike Kaiser
Public Service (Secretary of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water) Appointment 2025
I, the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and under subsection 58(1) of the Public Service Act 1999, appoint Mr Michael Kaiser as the Secretary of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for a period of five years commencing on 14 July 2025.
NAIDOC Week 2025 at PM&C
During NAIDOC Week (6 to 13 July), PM&C staff took some time to attend a range of events and celebrate the history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Across the week, staff were able to attend a number of events. This included a flag raising and Welcome to Country, storytelling with Ngunnawal Elder Serena Williams, bush tucker sampling, First Nations Cultural Awareness Training, touch football carnival and a historical NAIDOC poster gallery display.
Ministerial offices, departments of state and guide to responsibilities: 1 July 2025
1 July 2025
Names of Cabinet ministers are shown in bold. Names of Assistant Ministers are shown in italics.
Revocation of appointments of ministers of state: 1 July 2025
I, Sam Mostyn, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, revoke, under section 64 of the Constitution, the appointments of the following persons:
- Katherine Ruth Gallagher to administer the Department of Social Services;
- Mark Christopher Butler to administer the Department of Social Services; and
- Jennifer Ryll McAllister to administer the Department of Social Services.
The revocation of these appointments is to take effect on 1 July 2025.
Ministry list as at 1 July 2025
Each box represents a portfolio. As a general rule, there is one department in each portfolio. However, there can be two departments in one portfolio.
Cabinet Ministers are shown in bold type. Assistant Ministers in italics are designated as Parliamentary Secretaries under the Ministers of State Act 1952.