

Creation of a common set of principles for an orderly transition to a clean energy future (tasked to FSG).Skills reform, including the interim and new National Skills Agreement (tasked to Skills Ministers).Accelerating delivery of nationally significant transmission projects (tasked to Energy and Climate Change Ministers).Creation of a long-term vision to support parents’ workforce participation and early learning and child development (tasked to Education Ministers).Those Councils provide regular progress reports to National Cabinet: In September 2022, National Cabinet agreed to pursue priorities with a sharpened focus on productivity, the work programs for which were tasked to responsible Ministerial Councils. The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is invited to attend National Cabinet and the Council of Federal Financial Relations (CFFR) once a year to ensure that all levels of Government are represented at these national forums and brings an awareness of local government’s role in progressing national policy priorities. The National Cabinet is chaired by the Prime Minister and comprises all state premiers and territory chief ministers. The National Cabinet was established on 13 March 2020 and meets regularly to collaborate on matters of national significance and importance. The Commonwealth-State Relations team maintains the ACT Government’s relationships with Commonwealth and state and territory government officials through various sub-forums and officials level working groups including the First Secretaries Group and First Deputies Group. The Commonwealth-State Relations branch within the Policy and Cabinet Division supports participation by the ACT Chief Minister, ACT Head of Service and senior executives by providing critical analysis and advice on national policy issues. Participants represent the ACT in discussions about national policy issues and agreements and collaborate with Australian Government and state and territory government leaders to progress work on issues of national significance. The ACT Government participates in several intergovernmental forums including the National Cabinet and the Council for the Australian Federation. Office of the Coordinator General for Climate Action.

Strengthening ACT Government Performance and Accountability.Review of the ACT’s Integrity Commission Act 2018.Office of Industrial Relations and Workforce Strategy.Daylight Saving and Public Holidays in the ACT.Chief Minister's Congratulatory Letters.ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year Award.
