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.
Defence and Veterans' Service Commission
Defence and Veterans' Service Commission
The Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission will provide independent oversight and evidence-based advice to government on reforms to improve suicide prevention and wellbeing outcomes for serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members.
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.