Annual Reports

Our annual reports inform the Parliament and the Australian public of the department's performance during the preceding financial year, reporting against planned outcomes and performance targets identified in our budget statements and corporate plans.

Our annual reports are prepared in accordance with the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and addresses the requirements set out in the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014.

Annual Report 2023–24

Our 2023–24 Annual Report showcases how we delivered across one of the most diverse portfolios in the Australian Public Service.

Highlights in 2023–24 include:

  • Significant reforms to the Infrastructure Investment Program (IIP), ensuring the IIP is sustainable, aligned with market capacity and comprised of nationally significant projects.
  • The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard—encouraging manufacturers to increase the variety and number of fuel-efficient vehicles to meet CO2 emission reduction targets, whether they are petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • The release of the draft National Urban Policy for public consultation. It outlines the government's objectives to enable Australia's urban areas to be liveable, equitable, productive, sustainable and resilient.
  • The establishment of the Norfolk Island Governance Committee to provide a mechanism for civic participation for Norfolk Island residents. It will focus on developing a proposal for a bespoke new model of governance for Norfolk Island.
  • The First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group released its initial report, providing guidance for government and industry in achieving Target 17 of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The department provided funding to NBN Co to deliver free WiFi to around 20 remote communities across Australia, consistent with the initial report's recommendations.
  • The announcement of amendments to the Online Safety (Basic Online Safety Expectations) Determination 2022, including ensuring that the best interests of the child are a primary consideration in the design and operation of services likely to be accessed by children.

  • The launch of Creative Australia, the Australian Government's principal arts funding and advisory body. The establishment of Creative Australia is a significant milestone achieved under the National Cultural Policy—Revive.

     

  • Annual Report 2023–24 (9.54 MB)

Past Annual Reports

The annual reports below have been produced by the department under previous structures.

Earlier Annual Reports are available on Trove.