During the caretaker period, the business of government continues and ordinary matters of administration still need to be addressed.
Note: The advice in this document is identical in most respects to the Guidance that was issued in 2021. The document has been reformatted to meet contemporary style guide and online accessibility requirements.
The Guidance on Caretaker Conventions is intended to explain the conventions and practices of the caretaker period in more detail, and to provide advice for the appropriate handling of business by Australian Government agencies during this period.