Purpose
To support the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and portfolio ministers to improve the lives of all Australians, advance Australia’s interests, and keep our country safe and prosperous.
Outcome 1: Provide high-quality policy advice and support to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, portfolio ministers and assistant ministers, including through coordination of government activities, policy development and program delivery.
Program 1.1: Prime Minister and Cabinet
Operating context
PM&C operates in a complex, evolving environment shaped by geopolitical volatility, energy market disruptions, economic pressures and changing community expectations. Ongoing structural shifts – such as demographic change, the transition to net zero and technological advances – are reshaping policy priorities and increasing demand for government services. PM&C supports coordinated, whole‑of‑government responses to complex national challenges by delivering quality advice, influencing through collaboration and enabling effective delivery of the Australian Government’s priorities.
Key activity 1: Advise
PM&C provides high-quality, evidence‑based advice to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and portfolio ministers to inform decision-making
Key activity 2: Collaborate
PM&C collaborates with stakeholders to influence and support significant government priorities
Key activity 3: Deliver
PM&C delivers and implements specialist functions to support effective operations of government
Performance measures
- 1.1 Percentage of key stakeholders (Prime Minister and relevant ministers) that are satisfied with PM&C’s advice
- 1.2 Percentage of key stakeholders satisfied with the coordination and support provided for international engagements
- 1.3 Percentage of incoming ministerial correspondence triaged and assigned for appropriate action within 5 working days
- 1.4 Percentage of key stakeholders (Prime Minister and relevant ministers) satisfied with PM&C’s support to the Cabinet and its committees
- 2.1 Percentage of key stakeholders (non‑ministerial stakeholders) that are satisfied with PM&C’s advice
- 2.2 Percentage of key stakeholders satisfied with the coordination and support provided by PM&C in the delivery of government priorities
- 2.3 Percentage of impact analyses published by the Office of Impact Analysis within 5 business days of notification
- 2.4 Percentage of key stakeholders (non‑ministerial stakeholders) satisfied with PM&C’s support to the Cabinet and its committees
- 2.5 Annual review of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework is undertaken in consultation with Australian Government agencies to ensure it remains fit for purpose
- 3.1 PM&C effectively supports Commonwealth–state relations
- 3.2 PM&C provides effective secretariat support to the Cabinet and its committees
- 3.3 PM&C effectively coordinates across government and reports on the implementation of Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality (Working for Women)
- 3.4 Australian Government Consulting provides consulting services that benefit agencies across the Australian Government
Capability focus areas
Focus area 1: Empowering our workforce
Focus area 2: Delivering through collaboration
Focus area 3: Strengthening how we operate
Note: Since the publication of PM&C’s Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) 2026–27, we have changed our key activities and performance measures – refer to appendix A.