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.
Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve
Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve
On 24 April 2025, the Hon Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, committed to establish a Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve to maximise the strategic value of Australia’s critical minerals.
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.