Portfolio: Prime Minister and Cabinet
https://www.gg.gov.au/office-official-secretary-governor-general
$24M
2026-27 Budget (Budget Paper No. 4)$20M
2024-25 Total Revenue80
Headcount (2024-25)Material downward shift in 2026-27 funding (-8.9%, $2M change). 2025-26 estimated actual $27M → 2026-27 budget $24M. 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
The purpose of the Office is to: • provide the necessary support to enable the Governor-General to perform official duties, which are constitutional, statutory, ceremonial or community in nature • manage and maintain the official residences at Government House in Canberra and Admiralty House in Sydney • provide effective administration of the Australian honours system through the Australian Honours and Awards branch. [AR p. 12]
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Office is to: • provide the necessary support to enable the Governor-General to perform official duties, which are constitutional, statutory, ceremonial or community in nature • manage and maintain the official residences at Government House in Canberra and Admiralty House in Sydney • provide effective administration of the Australian honours system through the Australian Honours and Awards branch. [AR p. 12]
Corporate Plan 2018-19 · p.12Strategic priorities
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Outcomes
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Outcome 1: The performance of the Governor-General’s role is facilitated through the organisation and management of official duties, management and maintenance of the official households and properties, and administration of the Australian honours and awards system
The Office reports on performance in relation to a single outcome: The performance of the Governor-General’s role is facilitated through the organisation and management of official duties, management and maintenance of the official households and properties, and administration of the Australian honours and awards system. [AR p. 19]
KEY ACTIVITIES
Values
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care
kindness
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Performance measures
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| Code | Measure | Target 2025-26 | Latest result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CCE01 | The Governor-General is satisfied with the level of advice and administrative support provided that enables him to successfully perform official duties | It is expected all performance criteria as outlined in the 2024-25 PBS will be met Corporate Plan 2018-19 · p.15 | 90% [AR p. 15] Annual Report 2024-25 · p.15 | Achieved |
CCE02 | The Governor-General is satisfied with the management of the households | It is expected all performance criteria as outlined in the 2024-25 PBS will be met Corporate Plan 2018-19 · p.15 | 87% [AR p. 15] Annual Report 2024-25 · p.15 | Achieved |
CCE03 | The properties are managed in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and government policies relating to heritage properties, and with due consideration of advice provided by the National Capital Authority and other relevant authorities | It is expected all performance criteria as outlined in the 2024-25 PBS will be met Corporate Plan 2018-19 · p.15 | 95% [AR p. 15] Annual Report 2024-25 · p.15 | Achieved |
Source documents
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2024-25
Annual Report 2024-25
Open
2023-24
Annual Report 2023-24
Open
2022-23
Annual Report 2022-23
Open
2021-22
Annual Report 2021-22
Open
2020-21
Annual Report 2020-21
Open
2018-19
2018-19
Open
2017-18
2017-18
Open
2016-17
2016-17
Open
2015-16
2015-16
Open
Ideas distilled from this entity's strategy & evidence
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Streamline property maintenance scheduling
Implement a digital scheduling system for property maintenance to reduce overlaps and improve efficiency.
2024-25.pdf
Modernize Australian honours nomination process
Adopt an online nomination portal to streamline the honours nomination process and increase transparency.
2018-19.pdf
Virtual tours of official residences
Create virtual reality tours of Government House and Admiralty House to increase public engagement.
2024-25.pdf
Establish an advisory board for ceremonial functions
Form an advisory board comprising cultural experts to enhance the quality and relevance of ceremonial functions.
2018-19.pdf
Increase publicity for Australian honours
Boost media coverage and social media presence for Australian honours to enhance national pride.
2024-25.pdf
Enhance training programs for staff
Introduce advanced training modules for staff to improve their skills and service delivery.
2018-19.pdf
Reform procurement processes
Adopt a more transparent and efficient procurement process to reduce costs and increase accountability.
2024-25.pdf
Energy efficiency upgrades
Implement energy efficiency upgrades in official residences to reduce carbon footprint and operational costs.
2018-19.pdf
Streamline property maintenance scheduling
Implement a digital scheduling system for property maintenance to reduce overlaps and improve efficiency.
2024-25.pdf
Modernize Australian honours nomination process
Adopt an online nomination portal to streamline the honours nomination process and increase transparency.
2018-19.pdf
Virtual tours of official residences
Create virtual reality tours of Government House and Admiralty House to increase public engagement.
2024-25.pdf
Establish an advisory board for ceremonial functions
Form an advisory board comprising cultural experts to enhance the quality and relevance of ceremonial functions.
2018-19.pdf
Increase publicity for Australian honours
Boost media coverage and social media presence for Australian honours to enhance national pride.
2024-25.pdf
Enhance training programs for staff
Introduce advanced training modules for staff to improve their skills and service delivery.
2018-19.pdf
Reform procurement processes
Adopt a more transparent and efficient procurement process to reduce costs and increase accountability.
2024-25.pdf
Energy efficiency upgrades
Implement energy efficiency upgrades in official residences to reduce carbon footprint and operational costs.
2018-19.pdf
Legislation administered
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1974
Governor-General Act 1974
The Office supports the Governor-General in the fulfilment of their responsibilities as enabled by sections 6–20 of the Act.
1975
Order of Australia Act 1975
The Office administers the Australian honours and awards system, including the Order of Australia.
1990
Australian Bravery Decorations Act 1990
The Office administers the Australian Bravery Decorations system.
Source library
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7.9MB
2024-25.pdf
48.1MB
2023-24.pdf
46.2MB
2022-23.pdf
53.1MB
2021-22.pdf
5.4MB
2020-21.pdf
1.4MB
2018-19.pdf
1.4MB
2017-18.pdf
1.6MB
2016-17.pdf
346KB
2015-16.pdf
180KB
org-20structure-20-28updated-207.10.25-29.pdf
9.5MB
OOSGG-202025-26-20Corporate-20Plan-20--20final.pdf
6.8MB
OOSGG-20Corporate-20Plan-202024-25.pdf
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