Welcome from the Director-General

On the Department of the Premier and Cabinet website, you can learn all about the department, access the latest news, read our annual report, and much more.

It is the department's job to ensure that Queenslanders receive high-quality public services.

We do that in two main ways. We provide leadership across government, as well as policy support to the Premier and Cabinet. The department also helps maintain Queensland's relationships with other governments— local, state, federal, and overseas.

In April 2009, we welcomed Arts Queensland to the department. Arts Queensland is the State Government agency dedicated to supporting and growing Queensland's vibrant arts sector.

The department has a clear vision: to provide strategic, high quality information, analysis and advice that helps to build a strong, fair and prepared Queensland.

Our mission is to collaborate with Queensland public sector agencies, other governments and stakeholders to assist the Premier and Cabinet to make informed decisions on issues, trends and developments that potentially impact on the state and its people.

Our greatest asset —our people—work hard to ensure that these aims are met and a high standard of service is delivered. Staff are committed to our stated values of professionalism, value-adding, collaboration and building the capacity of people and processes.

At a crucial time in Queensland's history, the department remains a key driver in the task of managing the state's development and helping maintain quality of life for all Queenslanders.

I hope you'll find the Department of the Premier and Cabinet website useful, and that you'll take the opportunity to submit your queries, ideas and feedback to help us do our jobs better.

Ken Smith
Director-General

Last reviewed: 13 May, 2009

Last updated: 22 July, 2009

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