Who we are
The Cabinet Office:
- supports the Premier and Cabinet in their roles as decision-makers with expert policy advice informed by data, evidence, consultation and a focus on the bigger picture.
- coordinates, and at times leads, policy reform to drive the Government’s priorities.
- advances NSW's interests at a national level through strategic advice to the Premier and Cabinet on intergovernmental matters.
- upholds Cabinet conventions and good Cabinet practice to support better decision-making, including support for the Secretary in their role as Cabinet Secretary.
- helps the Government deliver its agenda lawfully and effectively through good governance and expert legal advice.
- builds public trust in government by supporting institutional and individual integrity.
Our people and structure
The Cabinet Office is made up of four groups:
- Office of General Counsel
- Social Policy and Intergovernmental Relations
- Energy, Environment and Evidence
- Economic, Housing and Infrastructure Policy.
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Access to information
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Careers
Work in the centre of the government and make a positive impact to the lives of NSW citizens.
Memos and Circulars
Memos and Circulars clarify information, guidelines and legislation discussed and passed by Cabinet.
Recent The Cabinet Office publications
Fact sheet
The Cabinet Office | 7 August 2024
The Governance Arrangements chart (also sometimes called the blue chart) contains information about Ministers, departments, agencies and State Owned Corporations that form the NSW public service.
Report
The Cabinet Office | 11 April 2024
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) conducted a preliminary investigation into allegations involving Mr Tim Crakanthorp MP and the NSW Ministerial Code of Conduct.
Report
The Cabinet Office | 6 March 2024
On 13 September 2023, her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of the State of New South Wales in the Commonwealth of Australia, authorised the Hon Peter McClellan AM KC, as Commissioner, to conduct the inquiry as a Special Commission of Inquiry.
Report
The Cabinet Office | 24 August 2023
On 24 August 2023, the NSW Government announced the creation of a new Special Commission of Inquiry tasked with conducting a review of healthcare funding in NSW. The Inquiry will also be tasked with identifying opportunities to deliver higher quality, more timely, and more accessible patient-centred care.
Report
The Cabinet Office | 17 August 2023
The Review will examine the governance and assurance of the NSW Government projects underway in the Broadmeadow growth area and any related projects in the Hunter region. It will consider each of the major upcoming decisions and assess the governance applied to them.
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