Portfolio: Parliamentary Departments (not a portfolio)
https://www.aph.gov.au/dhr
$33M
2026-27 Budget (Budget Paper No. 4)Material upward shift in 2026-27 funding (+7.0%, $2M change). 2025-26 estimated actual $31M → 2026-27 budget $33M. Source: Budget Paper No. 4, Agency Resourcing tables.
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Reform proposals on YourGov that name this department as a delivery partner — drawn from citizen voice, government strategy, research, international examples and gap analysis.
STRATEGY SUMMARY
To support the House of Representatives, and the wider Parliament, in the role of a representative and legislative body, primarily by providing advice and services, and through engaging with the community and other parliaments.
PURPOSE
To support the House of Representatives, and the wider Parliament, in the role of a representative and legislative body, primarily by providing advice and services, and through engaging with the community and other parliaments.
Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.8Strategic priorities
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Supporting new, and returning, Members to enable their participation in the work of the House of Representatives and the
Supporting new, and returning, Members to enable their participation in the work of the House of Representatives and the Parliament.
Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.6Outcomes
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Outcome 1: Advisory and administrative services
Advisory and administrative services support the House of Representatives to fulfil its representative and legislative role (Portfolio Budget Statements 2025-26).
KEY ACTIVITIES
Outcome 2: Inter-parliamentary relations and capacity building
The Parliament’s international work helps to build and strengthen relations with other parliaments and countries. The department works to ensure the Parliament’s national, international and regional relationships are supported.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Outcome 3: Community relations and awareness
Delivering information about the work of Parliament enables all Australians to be better informed about and engage with Parliament.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Outcome 4: Members’ and corporate support
The department provides a range of services and facilities for Members in Parliament House, supporting the efficient conduct of the House of Representatives, and administers its enabling functions to a high level.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Values
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providing advice and services
engaging with the community
supporting the Parliament
Performance measures
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| Code | Measure | Target 2025-26 | Latest result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CCE01 | Surveyed committee members are satisfied with the standard of administrative and procedural support provided. | Equal to or greater than 90% satisfied Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.25 | — Annual Report 2024-25 | |
CCE02 | Surveyed committee members are satisfied with the standard of research and drafting support provided. | Equal to or greater than 90% satisfied Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.25 | — Annual Report 2024-25 | |
CCE03 | Incoming and outgoing visits are delivered. | 100% delivered (within departmental control) Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.27 | — Annual Report 2024-25 | |
CCE04 | Presiding Officers are satisfied with the advice and support provided for international engagement activities. | Equal to or greater than 85% satisfied Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.27 | — Annual Report 2024-25 | |
CCE05 | Content is discoverable and accessible, and publication is timely. | To be determined Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.29 | — Annual Report 2024-25 | |
CCE06 | Clients are satisfied with seminars. | Equal to or greater than 90% satisfied Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.30 | — Annual Report 2024-25 | |
CCE07 | Timely and accurate provision of advice to the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) about hospitality required by visiting school groups, in accordance with bookings | 100% Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.30 | — Annual Report 2024-25 | |
CCE08 | Surveyed members are satisfied with the overall quality of non-chamber support services provided, including accommodation, office support, transport coordination, salary processing and other members’ support services. | Equal to or greater than 90% satisfied Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.32 | — Annual Report 2024-25 |
Source documents
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2024-25
PDF 8.3 MB
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2023-24
entire annual report in PDF
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2022-23
entire annual report in PDF
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2021-22
entire annual report in PDF
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2020-21
entire annual report in PDF
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2025-26
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2024-25
Corporate Plan 2024-25
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2023-24
Corporate Plan 2023-24
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2022-23
Corporate Plan 2022-23
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2021-22
Corporate Plan 2021-22
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Ideas distilled from this entity's strategy & evidence
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Adopt international parliamentary engagement best practices
Implement best practices from overseas parliaments for international engagement to enhance Australia's diplomatic relations.
2025-26.pdf
Enhance committee member feedback mechanisms
Improve the feedback process for committee members to ensure satisfaction with administrative support.
2024-25.pdf
Upgrade Parliament House security protocols
Implement advanced security measures to protect Parliament House and its occupants.
2020-21.pages.jsonl
Expand National Youth Parliament program
Expand the National Youth Parliament program to increase youth engagement in parliamentary processes.
2025-26.pdf
Optimize accommodation services for parliamentarians
Streamline accommodation services to enhance the efficiency and satisfaction of parliamentarians.
2024-25.pdf
Enhance seminar delivery processes
Improve the delivery and organization of parliamentary seminars to better serve the public.
2024-25.pdf
Streamline international visits program
Simplify and enhance the international visits program to improve the experience for visiting delegates.
2025-26.pdf
Improve online information accessibility
Enhance the accessibility and timeliness of parliamentary information online to better inform the public.
2025-26.pdf
Adopt international parliamentary engagement best practices
Implement best practices from overseas parliaments for international engagement to enhance Australia's diplomatic relations.
2025-26.pdf
Enhance committee member feedback mechanisms
Improve the feedback process for committee members to ensure satisfaction with administrative support.
2024-25.pdf
Upgrade Parliament House security protocols
Implement advanced security measures to protect Parliament House and its occupants.
2020-21.pages.jsonl
Expand National Youth Parliament program
Expand the National Youth Parliament program to increase youth engagement in parliamentary processes.
2025-26.pdf
Optimize accommodation services for parliamentarians
Streamline accommodation services to enhance the efficiency and satisfaction of parliamentarians.
2024-25.pdf
Enhance seminar delivery processes
Improve the delivery and organization of parliamentary seminars to better serve the public.
2024-25.pdf
Streamline international visits program
Simplify and enhance the international visits program to improve the experience for visiting delegates.
2025-26.pdf
Improve online information accessibility
Enhance the accessibility and timeliness of parliamentary information online to better inform the public.
2025-26.pdf
Legislation administered
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1999
Parliamentary Service Act 1999
The Department administers this Act to support the House of Representatives and the wider Parliament.
1987
Parliamentary Privileges Act 1987
The Department administers this Act to uphold parliamentary privileges.
1987
Privileges of the Parliament of Australia Act 1987
The Department administers this Act to ensure the privileges of the Parliament.
varies
Standing Orders of the House of Representatives
The Department administers and implements the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives.
Source library
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8.6MB
2024-25.pdf
10.8MB
2023-24.pdf
10.8MB
2022-23.pdf
3.8MB
2021-22.pdf
11.1MB
2020-21.pdf
2.4MB
2025-26.pdf
2.2MB
2024-25.pdf
2.0MB
2023-24.pdf
2.2MB
2022-23.pdf
2.7MB
2021-22.pdf
278KB
Audit_and_Risk_Committee_Charter_2024.pdf
387KB
DHR-emissions-reduction-plan2024.pdf