Role and Functions

Role

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet supports and advises the Premier and Cabinet, provides leadership across government and advances government policy priorities.

The department supports the Premier in administering her legislative duties as well as managing policy and executive governance in Queensland.

The Premier requires legislative support for her roles as parliamentary leader of the Government, Chair of Cabinet, Chief Adviser to the Governor and a Member of the Council of Australian Governments.

The department collaborates with all Queensland public service agencies to ensure the government receives considered, balanced and timely advice on all issues important to the good governance of Queensland. Professional advice and services are also provided to the Premier and Cabinet on constitutional, legislative and intergovernmental matters.

In addition, the department is the lead agency for multicultural issues, providing specific advice to the Premier and other government agencies, and delivering services to selected communities.

Functions

The department's key functions include:

• Providing policy advice and coordination for the Premier and Cabinet
• Detailed briefings for the Premier on all matters before Cabinet
• Corporate support to Executive Government
• Ensuring community members are involved in decision-making
• Communicating the government's key messages and priorities
• Business services to ensure maximum efficiency
• Freedom of Information