Programs and initiatives
We work across Australian Government agencies and with state and territory governments, the private and not-for-profit sectors and the community on a range of projects, policies and advice. These programs and initiatives are the department’s focus and efforts to deliver the Australian Government’s priorities.
Independent Commonwealth Review into Australia’s federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies
Independent Commonwealth Review into Australia’s federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies
On 21 December 2025, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an independent review of Australia’s federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies, to be led by Mr Dennis Richardson AC.
Religious Freedom Review
Religious Freedom Review
In 2017, the then Prime Minister, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull, announced the appointment of an Expert Panel to examine whether Australian law adequately protected the human right to freedom of religion.