Taskforces typically support the Prime Minister, Cabinet, or senior ministers with focused policy advice, coordination, and implementation capability. Taskforces are often triggered by the following: ministerial announcements in the form of a commitment, royal commission recommendations, major government initiatives that span multiple portfolios, independent whole-of-government reviews, urgent priorities emerging from national and international crises, and coordination and delivery of high-profile events, forums or summits involving cross-government and external stakeholders. During 2025–26, PM&C will support any requests from government to establish taskforces.

At the 2025 election, the Prime Minister committed to establishing a Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve (the Reserve) to support Australia’s national interest by maximising the strategic value of Australia’s critical minerals and boosting economic resilience. To support this important work, a taskforce has been established within PM&C to provide advice to government on the design and delivery of the Reserve ahead of its intended establishment in 2026.