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  "strategy_brief_md": "# Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Annual Report**: [2024-25](https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf)\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> The purpose of the Office is to:\n• provide the necessary support to enable the Governor-General to perform official duties, which are constitutional, statutory, ceremonial or community in nature\n• manage and maintain the official residences at Government House in Canberra and Admiralty House in Sydney\n• provide effective administration of the Australian honours system through the Australian Honours and Awards branch. [AR p.12](https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=12) [[CP p.12](http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf#page=12)(http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf#page=12)]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> The Office delivers its planned outcome through one program, being Support for the Governor-General and Official Functions. The objective of this program is to support the Governor-General and official functions and comprises 3 components:\n1. Support of the Governor-General.\n2. Management and maintenance of the official properties.\n3. Administration of the Australian honours and awards system. [AR p.12](https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=12) [[CP p.12](http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf#page=12)(http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf#page=12)]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Support for the Governor-General and Official Functions [[CP p.12](http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf#page=12)(http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf#page=12)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### 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\nThe 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](https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=19) [[CP p.21](http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf#page=21)(http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf#page=21)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- providing high-level policy advice and administrative assistance to the Governor-General in support of official duties\n- manage and maintain the Governor-General’s official residences in Canberra and Sydney, including capital improvements, building and grounds maintenance, and caretaking\n- administer, on behalf of the Governor-General, the Australian honours system, including civilian honours and awards for members of the Australian Defence Force\n- undertake research and prepare nominations for consideration by the Council for the Order of Australia, the Australian Bravery Decorations Council, and the National Emergency Medal Committee\n- provide efficient and effective secretariat support to the Australian honours advisory bodies\n- undertake the efficient procurement of Australian honours medals and insignia, warrants and investiture items.\n\n## Values and principles\n\n- care\n- kindness\n- respect\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| 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 | [CP p.15](http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf#page=15)(http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf#page=15) |\n| 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 | [CP p.15](http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf#page=15)(http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf#page=15) |\n| 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 | [CP p.15](http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf#page=15)(http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf#page=15) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | The Governor-General is satisfied with the level of advice and administrative support provided that enables him to successfully perform official duties | 90% [AR p.15](https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=15) | Achieved | [AR p.15](https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=15)(https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=15) |\n| CCE02 | The Governor-General is satisfied with the management of the households | 87% [AR p.15](https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=15) | Achieved | [AR p.15](https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=15)(https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=15) |\n| 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 | 95% [AR p.15](https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=15) | Achieved | [AR p.15](https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=15)(https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=15) |",
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  "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:51:26.137619+00:00\n**Entity ID**: O-000919\n**Entity type**: Non-corporate Commonwealth Entity\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Prime Minister and Cabinet\n**Website**: https://www.gg.gov.au/office-official-secretary-governor-general\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 5 |\n| corporate-plans | 4 |\n| global-intelligence | 3 |\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 37 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 2]\nContents\nAcknowledgement of Country 3\nCompliance Statement 3\nOfficial Secretary’s Statement 4\nPurpose 6\nKey activities to support our Outcome 6\nOperating Environment 8\nThe management and maintenance of the Official Residences 8\nThe administration of the Australian Honours system 9\nCapability 10\nWorkforce capability 10\nInformation and communications technology (ICT) capability 11\nInfrastructure 12\nCooperation and Collaboration with others 12\nGovernance, Management and Risk Systems 13\nGovernance 13\nRisk 14\nTable 1: Strategic Risks and Selected Controls 15\nOur Activities and Performance 18\nObjectives 18\nComponent 1: Support for the Governor-General 19\nComponent 2: Management and Maintenance of the Official Properties 19\nComponent 3: Administration of the Australian Honours and Awards System 20\nAppendix 22\nList of requirements 22\n1 2\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-20Corporate-20Plan-202024-25.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/OOSGG%20Corporate%20Plan%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 52]\nCHAPTER 3\nMANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY\nS T R AT EG I C PL A N N I N G\nF I G U R E 2: S T R AT EG I C PL A N N I N G F R A M EWO R K\nPortfolio Budget Statements\nDescribe the allocation\nof resources to our Outcome\nand the means by which our\nperformance will be measured\nOffice Strategy\nSets directions for the Office\nto guide its work and enable ICT Strategic Plan\nit to meet priorities and\nProvides guidance on future\nallocate resources\nselection of information\nand communications\nInternal Budget\nCorporate Plan technology and systems\nSets out internal budget\nallocations to achieve the An annual plan that sets\nobj ective of the annual measures of performance and\ncorporate plan resource allocation Risk Management and\nFraud Control Plans\nIdentify and consider business\nBranch/sectional Operational Plans and fraud risks and the controls\n  Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 54]\nCHAPTER 3\nMANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY\nS T R AT EG I C PL A N N I N G\nF I G U R E 2: S T R AT EG I C PL A N N I N G F R A M EWO R K\nPortfolio Budget Statements\nDescribe the allocation\nof resources to our Outcome\nand the means by which our\nperformance will be measured\nOffice Strategy\nSets directions for the Office\nto guide its work and enable ICT Strategic Plan\nit to meet priorities and\nProvides guidance on future\nallocate resources\nselection of information\nand communications\nInternal Budget\nCorporate Plan technology and systems\nSets out internal budget\nallocations to achieve the An annual plan that sets\nobj ective of the annual measures of performance and\ncorporate plan resource allocation Risk Management and\nFraud Control Plans\nIdentify and consider business\nBranch/sectional Operational Plans and fraud risks and the controls\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202021-22.pdf)`\n- [pages 54,55,56]\nhe annual measures of performance and\ncorporate plan resource allocation Risk Management and\nFraud Control Plans\nIdentify and consider business\nBranch/sectional Operational Plans and fraud risks and the controls\nDescribe the business strategie s in place to manage them\nwhich will deliver on the Office ’s\nOutcome and allocate responsibility\nfor delivering on these\nCORPORATE PL AN\nThe Office’s Corporate Plan 2021–22 is both a statement of its\ncorporate vision, strategy and objectives, and a business plan.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202021-22.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [pages 13,14,15,17,18]\ntputs are as follows:\nThe performance of the Governor-General’s role is\nfacilitated through the organisation and management\nOutcome of official duties, management and maintenance of the\nofficial households and properties and administration of\nthe Australian honours and awards system\nProgram 1 Support for the Governor-General and Official Functions\nComponent 1 Support of the Governor-General\nComponent 2 Administration of the Australian honours and awards system\nThe Outcome, Program and Program Components are consistent with those\nreported in the Office’s 2020–21 Portfolio Budget Statements.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf)`\n- The Office’s outcome and outputs are as follows:\nThe performance of the Governor-General’s\nrole is facilitated through the organisation and\nmanagement of official duties, management\nOutcome\nand maintenance of the official households and\nproperties and administration of the Australian\nhonours and awards system\nProgram 1 Support for the Governor-General and\nOfficial Functions\nComponent 1 Support of the Governor-General\nComponent 2 Management and maintenance of the official\nproperties\nComponent 3 Administration of the Australian honours and\nawards system\nThe Outcome, Program and Program Components are consistent with\nthose reported in the Office’s 2022–23 Portfolio Budget Statements.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/Office%20of%20the%20Official%20Secretary%20to%20the%20Governor-General%20-%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%932023%20Accessible.pdf)`\n- [pages 15,16,17,19,20,21]\noutputs are as follows:\nThe performance of the Governor-General’s\nrole is facilitated through the organisation and\nmanagement of official duties, management\nOutcome\nand maintenance of the official households and\nproperties and administration of the Australian\nhonours and awards system\nProgram 1 Support for the Governor-General and\nOfficial Functions\nComponent 1 Support of the Governor-General\nComponent 2 Management and maintenance of the official\nproperties\nComponent 3 Administration of the Australian honours and\nawards system\nThe Outcome, Program and Program Components are consistent with\nthose reported in the Office’s 2022–23 Portfolio Budget Statements.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/Office%20of%20the%20Official%20Secretary%20to%20the%20Governor-General%20-%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%932023%20Accessible.pdf)`\n- [pages 13,14,15,17,18,19]\nand outputs are as follows:\nThe performance of the Governor-General’s\nrole is facilitated through the organisation and\nmanagement of official duties, management\nOutcome\nand maintenance of the official households and\nproperties and administration of the Australian\nhonours and awards system\nProgram 1 Support for the Governor-General\nand Official Functions\nComponent 1 Support of the Governor-General\nComponent 2 Management and maintenance\nof the official properties\nComponent 3 Administration of the Australian honours\nand awards system\nThe Outcome, Program and Program Components are consistent with\nthose reported in the Office’s 2023–24 Portfolio Budget Statements.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/OOSGG-Annual-Report-2023%E2%80%932024-Web.pdf)`\n- The Office’s outcome and outputs are as follows:\nOutcome The performance of the Governor-General’s role is facilitated through the\norganisation and management of official duties, management and maintenance\nof the official households and properties and administration of the Australian\nhonours and awards system\nProgram 1 Support for the Governor-General and Official Functions\nComponent 1 Support of the Governor-General\nComponent 2 Management and maintenance of the official properties\nComponent 3 Administration of the Australian honours and awards system\nThe Outcome, Program and Program Components are consistent with those reported in the\nOffice’s 2024–25 Portfolio Budget Statements.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- The Office’s outcome and\noutputs are as follows:\nThe performance of the Governor-General’s role is\nfacilitated through the organisation and management\nOutcome of official duties, management and maintenance of the\nofficial households and properties and administration of\nthe Australian honours and awards system\nProgram 1 Support for the Governor-General and Official Functions\nComponent 1 Support of the Governor-General\nComponent 2 Administration of the Australian honours and awards system\nThe Outcome, Program and Program Components are consistent with those\nreported in the Office’s 2020–21 Portfolio Budget Statements.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Requirement Page/s\nIntroduction 1\nstatement of preparation 1\nreporting period for which the plan is prepared 1\nreporting periods covered by the plan 1\nPurpose 3\nKey activities 3\nOperating context 5, 9, 13\nenvironment 5, 9, 13\ncapability 6, 9, 14\ncooperation with others 7, 11, 14\nRisk oversight and management systems 16-18\nPerformance 20\n27\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-20Corporate-20Plan-202022-23.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-08/OOSGG%20Corporate%20Plan%202022-23.pdf)`\n- Component 1 - Support for the Governor-General\nPerformance Primary Relevant Key Measurement Measurement\nKey Activities Criteria stakeholder/s Objectives Measurements Description Methodology Target 2023-24 Target 2024-25 Target 2025-26 Target 2026-27\nExecutive support - The Governor- Governor- General, 1, 2, 3 Governor- The Governor- Feedback Governor-General is Governor-General is Governor-General is Governor-General is\nproviding advice to the General is satisfied the Australian General’s General expresses provided by the satisfied satisfied satisfied satisfied\nGovernor- General, with the advice and public, government satisfaction to satisfaction with Governor-\nplanning, implementing administrative agencies, be assessed. the support he General.\nand managing Their support provided community receives to\nExcellencies’ forward that enables him to organisation. perform his\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-20Corporate-20Plan-202023-24_1.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/OOSGG%20Corporate%20Plan%202023-24_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 23]\nComponent 2 – Management and Maintenance of the Official Properties\nPerformance Primary Key Measurement Measurement\nKey Activities Objectives Target 2023-24 Target 2024-25 Target 2025-26 Target 2026-27\nCriteria stakeholder/s Measurements Description Methodology\nManaging the Governor- The properties are Responsible 2, 3 Governor- The Governor- Feedback Governor-General is Governor-General is Governor-General is Governor-General is\nGeneral’s official managed in department, General’s General expresses provided by the satisfied satisfied satisfied satisfied\nresidences, including accordance with the National Capital satisfaction to satisfaction with Governor-\nmaintenance of property, requirements of the Authority, local be assessed. the management General.\nequipment and grounds.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-20Corporate-20Plan-202023-24_1.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/OOSGG%20Corporate%20Plan%202023-24_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 25]\nComponent 3 - Administration of the Australian honours and awards system\nKey Activities Per C f r o i r t m er a ia n ce sta P ke ri h m o a ld ry e r/s Objectives Measu K r e em y ents M D e e a s s c u r r i e p m tio e n n t M M e e a th su o r d e o m lo e g n y t Target 2023-24 Target 2024-25 Target 2025-26 Target 2026-27\nResearching and The Governor- Governor- 1, 3 Governor- The Governor- Feedback Governor-General Governor-General Governor-General Governor-General\npreparing nominations General and General, Council General’s General provided by is satisfied is satisfied is satisfied is satisfied\nfor consideration by other key for the Order of satisfaction to expresses the Governor\nthe Council for the stakeholders are Australia, be assessed. satisfaction with General.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-20Corporate-20Plan-202023-24_1.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/OOSGG%20Corporate%20Plan%202023-24_1.pdf)`\n- Requirement Page/s\nIntroduction 2\nstatement of preparation 2\nreporting period for which the plan is prepared 2\nreporting periods covered by the plan 2\nPurpose 4\nOperating context 6, 10, 14\nenvironment 6, 10, 14\ncapability 7, 10, 15\ncooperation with others 8, 11, 15\nRisk oversight and management systems 17 – 19\nPerformance 21 - 26\nKey activities 21 – 26\n27\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-20Corporate-20Plan-202023-24_1.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/OOSGG%20Corporate%20Plan%202023-24_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\nContents\nAcknowledgement of Country 3\nCompliance Statement 3\nOfficial Secretary’s Statement 4\nPurpose 6\nKey activities to support our Outcome 6\nOperating Environment 8\nThe management and maintenance of the Official Residences 8\nThe administration of the Australian Honours system 9\nCapability 10\nWorkforce capability 10\nInformation and communications technology (ICT) capability 11\nInfrastructure 12\nCooperation and Collaboration with others 12\nGovernance, Management and Risk Systems 13\nGovernance 13\nRisk 14\nTable 1: Strategic Risks and Selected Controls 15\nOur Activities and Performance 18\nObjectives 18\nComponent 1: Support for the Governor-General 19\nComponent 2: Management and Maintenance of the Official Properties 19\nComponent 3: Administration of the Australian Honours and Awards System 20\nAppendix 22\nList of requirements 22\n1 2\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-20Corporate-20Plan-202024-25.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/OOSGG%20Corporate%20Plan%202024-25.pdf)`\n- Requirement Page/s\nIntroduction 4\nStatement of preparation 3\nReporting period for which the plan is prepared 3\nReporting periods covered by the plan 3\nPurpose 6\nKey activities 6\nOperating context 8-12\nAppendix\nEnvironment 8\nCapability 10\nCooperation with others 12\nRisk oversight and management systems 13-16\nPerformance 18-20\n21 22\nOffice of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General Corporate Plan 2024-2025 | Appendix\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-20Corporate-20Plan-202024-25.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/OOSGG%20Corporate%20Plan%202024-25.pdf)`\n- The table details the requirements met by the Office’s Corporate\nPlan and page number for each requirement\nRequirement Pages/s\nIntroduction 3\nStatement of Preparation 2\nReporting period for which the plan is prepared 2\nReporting periods covered by the plan 2\nPurpose 4\nKey activities 5\nOperating context 6-13\nEnvironment 6\nThe Governor-General presenting the Victoria Cross for Australia\nCapability 10\nto the family of the late Private Richard Norden VC\nCooperation with others 13\nRisk oversight and management systems 14-17\nwww.gg.gov.au\nPerformance 18-21\nGovernor-General of Australia\n@gg_australia\n22 | OFFICE OF THE OFFICIAL SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNOR-G ENERAL CORPORATE PLAN 2025-26 | APPENDIX | 23\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-202025-26-20Corporate-20Plan-20--20final.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/OOSGG%202025-26%20Corporate%20Plan%20-%20final.pdf)`\n- [Page 52]\nCHAPTER 3\nMANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY\nS T R AT EG I C PL A N N I N G\nF I G U R E 2: S T R AT EG I C PL A N N I N G F R A M EWO R K\nPortfolio Budget Statements\nDescribe the allocation\nof resources to our Outcome\nand the means by which our\nperformance will be measured\nOffice Strategy\nSets directions for the Office\nto guide its work and enable ICT Strategic Plan\nit to meet priorities and\nProvides guidance on future\nallocate resources\nselection of information\nand communications\nInternal Budget\nCorporate Plan technology and systems\nSets out internal budget\nallocations to achieve the An annual plan that sets\nobj ective of the annual measures of performance and\ncorporate plan resource allocation Risk Management and\nFraud Control Plans\nIdentify and consider business\nBranch/sectional Operational Plans and fraud risks and the controls\n  Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 54]\nCHAPTER 3\nMANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY\nS T R AT EG I C PL A N N I N G\nF I G U R E 2: S T R AT EG I C PL A N N I N G F R A M EWO R K\nPortfolio Budget Statements\nDescribe the allocation\nof resources to our Outcome\nand the means by which our\nperformance will be measured\nOffice Strategy\nSets directions for the Office\nto guide its work and enable ICT Strategic Plan\nit to meet priorities and\nProvides guidance on future\nallocate resources\nselection of information\nand communications\nInternal Budget\nCorporate Plan technology and systems\nSets out internal budget\nallocations to achieve the An annual plan that sets\nobj ective of the annual measures of performance and\ncorporate plan resource allocation Risk Management and\nFraud Control Plans\nIdentify and consider business\nBranch/sectional Operational Plans and fraud risks and the controls\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202021-22.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- [Page 11]\nComponent 1: Support for the Governor-General Component 3: Administration of the Australian Honours and Awards System\nActivities Performance Measure Target Target Target Target Activities Performance Target Target Target Target\n2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 Measure 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28\nProviding advice to the Stakeholders satisfaction 90% of 90% of 90% of 90% of Researching and Assessment of 90% of 90% of 90% of 90% of\nGovernor-General; to be assessed. stakeholders stakeholders stakeholders stakeholders preparing nominations for the Councils’ respondents respondents respondents respondents\nplanning, implementing consideration by the Council\nare satisfied are satisfied are satisfied are satisfied and Committee’s indicate indicate indicate indicate\nand managing Their for the Order of Australia,\nsatisfaction expectations expectations expectations expectations\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-20Corporate-20Plan-202024-25.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/OOSGG%20Corporate%20Plan%202024-25.pdf)`\n- Complying with governing\ninstruments within the Assessment Recommenda- Recommenda- Recommenda- Recommenda-\nActivities Performance Measure Target Target Target Target\nAustralian honours system, of compliance tions made are tions made are tions made are tions made are\n2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28\nincluding the facilitation and with governing compliant with compliant with compliant with compliant with\napproval of changes.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-20Corporate-20Plan-202024-25.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/OOSGG%20Corporate%20Plan%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 11]\nComponent 1: Support for the Governor-General Component 3: Administration of the Australian honours and awards system\nPerformance Target Target Target Target Performance Target Target Target Target\nActivities Activities\nMeasure 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 Measure 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29\nProviding advice to the 1.1 Stakeholders 90% or more 90% or more 90% or more 90% or more Researching and preparing 3.1 Assessment 90% or more 90% or more 90% or more 90% or more\nGovernor-General; planning, satisfaction to be of of of of nominations for consideration of the Councils’ of of of of\nimplementing and managing assessed stakeholders stakeholders stakeholders stakeholders by the Council for the Order of and Committee’s respondents respondents respondents respondents\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-202025-26-20Corporate-20Plan-20--20final.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/OOSGG%202025-26%20Corporate%20Plan%20-%20final.pdf)`\n- [Page 14]\nPerformance criteria for 2017-18 as reflected in the 2017-18 Portfolio Budget\nStatement\nOutcome 1 – The performance of the Governor-General’s role is facilitated through the\norganisation and management of official duties, management and maintenance of the official\nhousehold and property and administration of the Australian Honours and Awards system.\n  Source: `corporate-plans/2017-18.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2017-18_oosgg_corporate_plan_final_-_30_aug_2017.pdf)`\n- [Page 15]\nPerformance criteria for 2018-19 as reflected in the 2018-19 Portfolio Budget\nStatement\nOutcome 1 – The performance of the Governor-General’s role is facilitated through the\norganisation and management of official duties, management and maintenance of the official\nhousehold and property and administration of the Australian Honours and Awards system.\n  Source: `corporate-plans/2018-19.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf)`\n- In 2021–22, a number of projects were undertaken at the properties, to\nthe total value of $2,498,535 (against a total budget of $2,774,000).The\nunderspend was caused by delays as a result of COVID-19 related impacts.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 164]\nCHAPTER 6\nINDEX\ninternational operations and specified occupations, National Medal, 36, 125\nawards for, 39, 124–125 National Medal/Clasp, 39, 125\ninvestitures, 23, 38–39 National Police Service Medal, 39, 125\nK natural disasters, 29–30\nnominations, awards and investitures, key results, 38–39\nkey management personnel, 51, 126\nnon-Australian citizens, awards to, 39\nkey performance indicators, 12–15\nnon-compliance with finance law, 44\nThe King’s Birthday Honours List, 38\nnon-consultancy contracts, 136–137\nL\nO\nlearning, training and development, 52\nOffice of the Official Secretary to the\nLearning Management System, 50, 52, 54 Governor-General\nlegal services expenditure, 58 organisational structure, 6\nletter of transmittal, i outlook for 2024–25, 3\nlong service and operational awards, 37, 39, 124–125 overview, 4–5\nperformance report, 10–40\nM purpose, 10–11\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/OOSGG-Annual-Report-2023%E2%80%932024-Web.pdf)`\n- [Page 154]\nCHAPTER 6 INDEXES\nM O\nmanagement and accountability, 39–59 Office of the Official Secretary to the\nManagement Committee, 40 Governor-General\nMartin, Gerard, 8, 102, 106, 123 organisational structure, 10\nsee also Official Secretary to the outcome, 9, 12, 19\nGovernor-General outlook for 2025–26, 7\nmeetings with heads of state and other overview, 5–10\ndignitaries, 27 performance report, 11–38\nmeritorious service awards, 36, 121–122 purpose, 12\nMilitary Division, Order of Australia, 35, official activities overview, 23\n36, 37, 121\nofficial residences see Admiralty House,\nMontano, Elizabeth, 135 Kirribilli; Government House, Canberra\nMostyn, Her Excellency the Hon Sam, 102 Official Secretary to the Governor-General\nsee also Governor-General remuneration, 47, 123\nreview by, 6–7\nN\nroles, 40\nNational Anti-Corruption Commission, 44 see also accountable authority; Secretary\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- Component 1 - Support for the Governor-General\nPerformance Primary Relevant Key Measurement Measurement\nKey Activities Criteria stakeholder/s Objectives Measurements Description Methodology Target 2023-24 Target 2024-25 Target 2025-26 Target 2026-27\nExecutive support - The Governor- Governor- General, 1, 2, 3 Governor- The Governor- Feedback Governor-General is Governor-General is Governor-General is Governor-General is\nproviding advice to the General is satisfied the Australian General’s General expresses provided by the satisfied satisfied satisfied satisfied\nGovernor- General, with the advice and public, government satisfaction to satisfaction with Governor-\nplanning, implementing administrative agencies, be assessed. the support he General.\nand managing Their support provided community receives to\nExcellencies’ forward that enables him to organisation. perform his\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-20Corporate-20Plan-202023-24_1.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/OOSGG%20Corporate%20Plan%202023-24_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 23]\nComponent 2 – Management and Maintenance of the Official Properties\nPerformance Primary Key Measurement Measurement\nKey Activities Objectives Target 2023-24 Target 2024-25 Target 2025-26 Target 2026-27\nCriteria stakeholder/s Measurements Description Methodology\nManaging the Governor- The properties are Responsible 2, 3 Governor- The Governor- Feedback Governor-General is Governor-General is Governor-General is Governor-General is\nGeneral’s official managed in department, General’s General expresses provided by the satisfied satisfied satisfied satisfied\nresidences, including accordance with the National Capital satisfaction to satisfaction with Governor-\nmaintenance of property, requirements of the Authority, local be assessed. the management General.\nequipment and grounds.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-20Corporate-20Plan-202023-24_1.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/OOSGG%20Corporate%20Plan%202023-24_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 25]\nComponent 3 - Administration of the Australian honours and awards system\nKey Activities Per C f r o i r t m er a ia n ce sta P ke ri h m o a ld ry e r/s Objectives Measu K r e em y ents M D e e a s s c u r r i e p m tio e n n t M M e e a th su o r d e o m lo e g n y t Target 2023-24 Target 2024-25 Target 2025-26 Target 2026-27\nResearching and The Governor- Governor- 1, 3 Governor- The Governor- Feedback Governor-General Governor-General Governor-General Governor-General\npreparing nominations General and General, Council General’s General provided by is satisfied is satisfied is satisfied is satisfied\nfor consideration by other key for the Order of satisfaction to expresses the Governor\nthe Council for the stakeholders are Australia, be assessed. satisfaction with General.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-20Corporate-20Plan-202023-24_1.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/OOSGG%20Corporate%20Plan%202023-24_1.pdf)`\n- Condition assessments Assessment 75% 70% 65%(1)\nundertaken tool revised –\nresult of 80%\n(1) Condition reduction expected due to available resource allocation.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-20Corporate-20Plan-202024-25.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/OOSGG%20Corporate%20Plan%202024-25.pdf)`\n- 1\nSee pages 254-256 of the 2016-17 Portfolio Budget Statement for performance criteria and targets\nfor the OOSGG.\n  Source: `corporate-plans/2016-17.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2016-17_oosgg_corporate_plan_final_26_aug_2016.pdf)`\n- [Page 32]\nCHAPTER 2\nREPORT ON PERFORMANCE\nOFFICIAL OVERSEAS VISITS\nNo international visits were made by the Governor-General in 2020–21 as a\nresult of travel restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $20.071 million, $1.294 million, $425,000 , $5.148 million, $3.135 million, $709,000 | This comprised\n$20.071 million for Departmental outputs (including $1.294 million for section 74 retained\nrevenue receipts and $425,000 towards the Departmental Capital Budget), $5.148 million for\nAdministered expenses, $3.135 million towards the Administered Capital Budget, and $709,000\nas Special Appropriation for the Governor-General’s salary. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $26.731 million, $409,000 , $7.276 million, $2.693 million, $495,000 , 26.731 million | This comprised $26.731 million for Department\noutputs (including $409,000 towards the Departmental Capital Budget),\n$7.276 million for Administered expenses, $2.693 million towards the\nAdministered Capital Budget, and $495,000 as Special Appropriation for the\nGovernor-General’s salary. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/Office%20of%20the%20Official%20Secretary%20to%20the%20Governor-General%20-%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%932023%20Accessible.pdf)` |\n| $19.379 million, $417,000 , $5.844 million, $2.924 million, $495,000 , 19.379 million | This comprised $19.379 million for Department\noutputs (including $417,000 towards the Departmental Capital Budget),\n$5.844 million for Administered expenses, $2.924 million towards the\nAdministered Capital Budget, and $495,000 as Special Appropriation for the\nGovernor-General’s salary. | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/OOSGG-Annual-Report-2023%E2%80%932024-Web.pdf)` |\n| $000 , $000 | TABLE 3: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FOR COMPONENT 1 OF PROGRAM 1\nBudget estimate Actual Variation\n2023–24 2023–24 2023–24\n$000 $000 $000\nDepartmental appropriation – Cost of Component 1 6,340 7,333 993\nAdministered appropriation – Governor-General’s salary 495 495 0\nExpenses not requiring appropriation1 292 290 (2)\nTotal 7,127 8,118 991\n1 Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year are made up of depreciation and amortisation expenses, aud | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/OOSGG-Annual-Report-2023%E2%80%932024-Web.pdf)` |\n| $000 , $000 | TA B L E 5: F I N A N C I A L PE R FO R M A N C E FO R CO M P O N E N T 2 O F\nPRO G R A M 1\nBudget estimate Actual Variation\n2023–24 2023–24 2023–24\n$000 $000 $000\nDepartmental appropriation – Cost of Component 2 4,617 5,383 766\nAdministered appropriation – Management and 1,336 1,029 (307)\nmaintenance of the official properties\nExpenses not requiring appropriation1 2,197 2,440 243\nTotal 8,150 8,852 702\n1 Expenses not requiring appropriation in th | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/OOSGG-Annual-Report-2023%E2%80%932024-Web.pdf)` |\n| $000 , $000 | TA B L E 6: F I N A N C I A L PE R FO R M A N C E FO R CO M P O N E N T 3\nO F PRO G R A M 1\nBudget estimate Actual Variation\n2023–24 2023–24 2023–24\n$000 $000 $000\nDepartmental appropriation – Cost of Component 3 4,998 6,084 1,086\nAdministered appropriation – Acquisition of Australian 1,546 1,191 (355)\nhonours medals/insignia, warrants and investiture items\nExpenses not requiring appropriation1 230 256 26\nTotal 6,774 7,530 757\n1 Expenses not requ | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/OOSGG-Annual-Report-2023%E2%80%932024-Web.pdf)` |\n| $28,206,000, $21,482,000 , $1,868,000 , $2,458,000 , $3,771,000 , $495,000 | During 2020–21 the total appropriations available to the Office\nwere $28,206,000.This was made up of $21,482,000 for Departmental\noutputs (including $1,868,000 towards the Departmental Capital Budget),\n$2,458,000 for Administered expenses, $3,771,000 towards the\nAdministered Capital Budget, and $495,000 as Special Appropriation\nfor the Governor-General’s salary. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf)` |\n| $29,166,000 , $6,149,000 , $4,510,000 , $2,774,000 , $495,000 | This was made up of $29,166,000 for\nDepartmental outputs (including $6,149,000 towards the Departmental\nCapital Budget), $4,510,000 for Administered expenses, $2,774,000 towards\nthe Administered Capital Budget, and $495,000 as Special Appropriation for\nthe Governor-General’s salary. | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202021-22.pdf)` |\n| $0.409m | Budget* Actual Expenses Variation\n2022–23 2022–23 2022–23\n$’000 $’000 $’000\n(a) (b) (a) – (b)\nProgram 1: Support for the Governor-General and Official Activities\nAdministered expenses\nOrdinary Annual Services 7,276 5,896 1,380\nSpecial appropriations 495 495 -\nExpenses not requiring appropriation 1.985 2,146 (161)\nin the Budget year\nTotal Administered expenses 9,756 8,537 1,219\nDepartmental expenses\nDepartmental appropriation1 26,989 22,228 4,761 | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/Office%20of%20the%20Official%20Secretary%20to%20the%20Governor-General%20-%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%932023%20Accessible.pdf)` |\n| $0.409m | [pages 155,156,157,159,160]\nficial Activities\nAdministered expenses\nOrdinary Annual Services 7,276 5,896 1,380\nSpecial appropriations 495 495 -\nExpenses not requiring appropriation 1.985 2,146 (161)\nin the Budget year\nTotal Administered expenses 9,756 8,537 1,219\nDepartmental expenses\nDepartmental appropriation1 26,989 22,228 4,761\nExpenses not requiring appropriation 734 824 (90)\nin the Budget year\nTotal Departmental expenses 27,723 23,052 4,671 | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/Office%20of%20the%20Official%20Secretary%20to%20the%20Governor-General%20-%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%932023%20Accessible.pdf)` |\n| $000 , $000 | [Page 27]\nCHAPTER 2\nREPORT ON PERFORMANCE\nTA B L E 2: F I N A N C I A L PE R FO R M A N C E FO R PRO G R A M 1\nBudget estimate Actual Variation\n2023–24 2023–24 2023–24\n$000 $000 $000\nDepartmental appropriation – 15,955 18,800 2,845\nCost of Components 1, 2 and 3\nAdministered appropriation 3,377 2,715 662\nExpenses not requiring appropriation1 2,719 2,986 (267)\nTotal 22,051 24,501 2,450\n1. | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/OOSGG-Annual-Report-2023%E2%80%932024-Web.pdf)` |\n| $000 , $000 | TA B L E 6: F I N A N C I A L PE R FO R M A N C E FO R CO M P O N E N T 3\nO F PRO G R A M 1\nBudget* Actual expenses Variation\n2024–25 2024–25 2024–25\n$000 $000 $000\nDepartmental appropriation – 5,564 5,255 309\nCost of Component 3\nAdministered appropriation 2,566 2,273 293\n– Acquisition of Australian\nhonours medals/insignia,\nwarrants and investiture items\nExpenses not requiring 209 202 7\nappropriation1\nTotal 8,339 7,729 610\n* Full-year budget, inc | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $3.509m | Liabilities)\nOther comprehensive income Supplier expense (Administered Schedule\nAn independent desktop valuation of Land, buildings and of Comprehensive Income), Non-financial\nproperty, plant and equipment resulted in an increase of assets (Administered Schedule of Assets\n$3.509m. and Liabilities)\n1 A variation is considered major when the variance between budget and actual is both greater than 10% and\ngreater than 2% of the relevant category (ex | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/OOSGG-Annual-Report-2023%E2%80%932024-Web.pdf)` |\n| $37.6m | Other comprehensive income Supplier expense (Administered Schedule\nAn independent comprehensive valuation of land, buildings and of Comprehensive Income), Non-financial\nproperty, plant and equipment resulted in an increase of $37.6m. assets (Administered Schedule of Assets\nand Liabilities)\n1 A variation is considered major when the variance between budget and actual is both greater than 10% and\ngreater than 2% of the relevant category (expenses, | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $2,498,535 , $2,774,000 | In 2021–22, a number of projects were undertaken at the properties, to\nthe total value of $2,498,535 (against a total budget of $2,774,000).The\nunderspend was caused by delays as a result of COVID-19 related impacts. | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202021-22.pdf)` |\n| $13.31m | Non-Financial Assets\nLand and buildings exceeded budget by $13.31m (9%) Land and buildings (Administered Schedule of Assets\npredominantly as a result of an increase in the fair value and Liabilities), Other comprehensive income\nof land following an independent revaluation conducted (Administered Schedule of Other Comprehensive\nby JLL as at 30 June 2021. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- In 2020-21, significant achievements included:\nOrganisation and management of official duties\n• In as far as travel was possible in a COVID-19 constrained environment,\nan outreach and engagement program was designed and delivered to be\nboth geographically broad (visiting every state and territory across the\n12 months) and impactful.\n• During 2020–21, almost half of the domestic events attended by the\nGovernor-General were in regional, rural and remote locations.\n• There was a focus on areas recovering and rebuilding from natural\ndisasters, including communities impacted by the 2019–20 bushfires, the\nNew South Wales floods and Cyclone Seroja in Western Australia.\n• The Governor-General led the country at times of national significance,\nincluding:\n- the investiture ceremony of Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean VC\n- the Centenary Celebration of the Royal Australian Air Force at\n  Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf)`\n- [pages 159,160,161]\n, 31, 38–40, 117–124\nand performance non-Australian citizens, 38\noutcome performance (summary), 15–16 overview, 36–37\nperformance results against KPIs, 13–14 performance, 14, 16\nprogram performance see under Program 1; promotion of, 16\nProgram Component 1; Program Component 2\nsignificant achievements, 4\npurpose, 12\nstakeholders, 37\nAnzac Day commemorations, 3, 22 see also Australian Bravery Decorations; Defence,\nartworks, 34 meritorious and long service awards; Honours\nasset management, 54–55 and Awards branch; Order of Australia\nAudit Committee, 45, 48, 140–141 Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait\nIslander Studies, 34\nAuditor-General, 57, see also Australian National\nAudit Office Australian Intelligence Medal, 39\nOFFICE OF THE OFFICIAL SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL 153\n  Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf)`\n- [pages 163,164,165,166]\nsee Kirribilli Point Battery resources management\nprecinct remediation project\nOfficial Secretary see Official Secretary\nmarket research, 57\norganisational structure, 6, 8\nMcGrathNicol, 48\noutcome and program see outcome and program\nmedia engagement and coverage, 31\noverview of Office, 6–8\nmentoring see learning, training and development\nperformance report see performance results\nmeritorious service awards see Defence, meritorious\npurpose, 12\nand long service awards; National Police\nrole, 2–3, 5, 6–7, 12\nService Medal\nsignificant achievements, 3–5\nmilitary events and commemorations, 3, 21–22, 27\nofficial activities (overview), 19–20\nMinister for Defence, 36, 38\nsignificant achievements, 3–5\nMinistry swearing-in ceremonies, 20–21\nOFFICE OF THE OFFICIAL SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL 157\n  Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf)`\n- [pages 168,169,170]\ncts, 140–141, see also purchasing\nceremonial activities, 3, 4, 6, 15, 22–32, see also corporate governance, 4, 44–49\nengagements and visits by the Governor-General;\ncorporate plan, 46\nheads of state, heads of government and other\ncorporate services, 6\ndignitaries, visits by/meetings with\ncorrespondence handled, 6, 20, 32\nCharles III, His Majesty The King, 4\nCouncil for the Order of Australia, 14, 37, 114–118,\nChief Executive Officer, 6, see also Official Secretary\nsee also Order of Australia\nChief Financial Officer, 6\nCOVID-19 pandemic\nChief Risk Officer, 47\nhonours and awards for achievement during\ncitizenship ceremonies, 24\nthe pandemic, 41\nCode of Conduct and Workplace Behaviours Policy, 49\nimpact of, 4, 5, 15, 32, 64\nComcare, 54\nresponse to, 31, 48, 53, 54, 59\n160 ANNUAL REPORT 2021–22\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 41]\nCHAPTER 2\nREPORT ON PERFORMANCE\n• On 12 May 2023, at Government House, the Governor-General\nhosted a barbeque for frontline staff of patronages, emergency service\nagencies and community associations in recognition of the coronation of\nHis Majesty The King.\n• On 14 June 2023, in Canberra, the Governor-General met with senior\nrepresentatives of communities across Australia and delivered the\nopening address at the Australian Local Government Association’s 2023\nNational Congress.\n• On 20 June 2023, in Ballina, New South Wales, the Governor-General\nmet with local families involved in the Ballina Region for Refugees\ninitiative, in recognition of Refugee Week 2023.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/Office%20of%20the%20Official%20Secretary%20to%20the%20Governor-General%20-%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%932023%20Accessible.pdf)`\n- [Page 42]\nCHAPTER 2\nREPORT ON PERFORMANCE\nattended a Bungal welcome in Yirrkala, and hosted a breakfast for\nstudent leaders from schools in Nhulunbuy, Gunyangara and Yirrkala.\n• On 24 February 2023, the Governor-General travelled to Batemans Bay,\nNew South Wales, where he attended the official opening of Mission\nAustralia’s Walawaani Triple Care Farm.\n• On 25 February 2023, the Governor-General travelled to Bellingen,\nNew South Wales, where he attended the Sergeant Matthew Locke MG\nCharity Match, and met with players, officials and event volunteers.\n• From 18 to 20 May 2023, the Governor-General travelled to Geelong,\nVictoria, where he opened the Order of Australia Association’s national\nconference, visited staff and clients at the Leisurelink Aquatic and\nRecreation Centre, met with members of the Victoria State Emergency\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/Office%20of%20the%20Official%20Secretary%20to%20the%20Governor-General%20-%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%932023%20Accessible.pdf)`\n- [Page 48]\nCHAPTER 2\nREPORT ON PERFORMANCE\nHONOURS AND AWARDS BRANCH –\nO T H E R B U S I N E S S MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS\nIn 2023–24 the Honours and Awards branch implemented a new\nadministration system (Cloud Awards).\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/OOSGG-Annual-Report-2023%E2%80%932024-Web.pdf)`\n- The Office has\ncompleted in 2023-24, the increasingly high-risk and complex operating\nimplemented a new Enterprise Further, Comcare and Workcover\nenvironment means that cyber security capability, in particular, remains\nAgreement which aligns with pay and recently undertook reviews, providing\na key priority for the Office.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-202025-26-20Corporate-20Plan-20--20final.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/OOSGG%202025-26%20Corporate%20Plan%20-%20final.pdf)`\n- As the Australian community becomes more engaged with social media, the OOSGG\nhas implemented a social media strategy designed to better communicate the role\nand activities of the Governor-General and to highlight community achievement and\nendeavour.\n  Source: `corporate-plans/2016-17.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2016-17_oosgg_corporate_plan_final_26_aug_2016.pdf)`\n- Administration of the Australian honours and awards system\n• Outstanding individuals in the community were recognised,\nencouraged and rewarded through the Australian honours and\nawards system, including:\n- the Council for the Order of Australia considering 2,163 nominations\nfor the General Division of the Order of Australia, resulting in the\nGovernor-General approving 1,517 appointments or awards\n- the Queen’s Birthday Honours List including the highest ever\npercentage of women – 44 per cent.\n• While it is not formally the responsibility of the Office, noting the\nGovernor-General’s publicly stated desire for the Order of Australia\nto better represent Australia’s diversity, an internal project was\ndelivered to improve awareness of and engagement with the Order of\nAustralia amongst parts of our community that have been historically\n  Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf)`\n- RESPONSE TO NATURAL DISASTERS\nRecognising the significant damage of natural disasters across Australia –\nincluding the ongoing impact of the 2019–20 Black Summer bushfires – the\nGovernor-General placed a significant emphasis on visiting and engaging with\naffected communities to acknowledge the contributions made by individuals\nand organisations involved in response, recovery and rebuilding efforts.\n• From 1 to 2 July 2020, the Governor-General travelled to the Southern\nHighlands region of New South Wales, where he met with fire-affected\nresidents in Wingello, met with volunteer members of the NSW Rural\nFire Service in Bundanoon, and attended events in Wingello and Bowral\nto recognise those involved in the 2019–20 bushfires.\n• On 9 October 2020, the Governor-General travelled to the Bega Valley\nregion of New South Wales, where he received an update on the\n  Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf)`\n- This was continued throughout 2020–21, with the Governor-General using\ntelephone calls, video messages, video conferencing and online streaming to\nmaintain his engagement with patronages, local councils, community groups,\nschools and other organisations across Australia.\n• In 2020–21, the Governor-General recorded 73 video messages and\nparticipated in 170 video conferences.\n• On 28 July 2020, the Governor-General attended a virtual tour of the\nUniversity of Technology Sydney’s Indigenous Residential College.\n• On 1 September 2020, the Governor-General participated in a Playgroup\nVictoria virtual session with families based across Australia.\n• On 25 November 2020, the Governor-General joined students from\nSt Brigid’s Catholic School, Coonamble, New South Wales, on a virtual\nexcursion to the Australian War Memorial.\n• On 30 November 2020, the Governor-General participated in virtual\n  Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [pages 8,9,10,11]\ncooperation on work health and safety issues in the\nthe development of corporate and business plans; establishing which are outlined in the following table with their\nworkplace.\npolicy and accountability frameworks; and managing risk, fraud, corresponding controls.\nlegal issues, people, budgets, systems, property, information, The Office also has a three-person Audit Committee\nand security within the Office. responsible for providing independent advice to the Official\nSecretary on the Office’s risk, internal control and compliance\nframeworks and performance and financial accountability.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-20Corporate-20Plan-202024-25.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/OOSGG%20Corporate%20Plan%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [pages 166,168]\nits by/meetings with information published, 58\nstatutory responsibilities, 6, 44 whole-of-government initiatives, participation in, 58\nstrategic and business plans women, nominations for honours, 4, 16, 40\naudit plan, 48 work health and safety, 51–54, 137\nbusiness continuity, 48 Work Health and Safety Committee, 45, 52\ncorporate plan, 46 workers compensation, 53\nfraud control plan, 46, 47 workforce see staff\nRisk Management Framework, 46–47 Workplace Consultative Committee, 45\nstrategic planning framework, 46 works of art and other items, 34\nStrategic Engagement branch, 6, 8\nSupport for the Governor-General and Official\nFunctions (Program 1) see Program 1\nSupport of the Governor-General (Program\nComponent 1) see Program Component 1: Support\nof the Governor-General\n160 ANNUAL REPORT 2020–21\n  Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 152]\nCHAPTER 6 INDEXES\nDepartment of the Prime Minister and F\nCabinet, 7, 8, 36\nFederal Election, 6\nDepartment of Veterans’ Affairs, 25\nFederal Executive Council, 24\nDeputy Official Secretary to\nthe Governor-General finance law compliance, 40\nremuneration, 47, 123 financial management, 50–53\nroles, 40, 43 financial performance, 19–20\nsee also Barnes, Jeffrey program and components, 21, 22, 31, 34\ndigital engagement, 17 financial statements, 61–99\nDigital Services branch, 9 foreign awards for Australian citizens, 38\ndiplomatic mission credentials ceremonies, 26 Francis, Pope, 6\ndisability reporting, 50 Fraud and Corruption Control Plan, 44\ndisaster recovery, visits by the Fraud Risk Assessment, 44\nGovernor-General, 6, 19 freedom of information, 55\ndiscretionary grants, 53\nG\nE\nGallipoli landings commemorations, 6\nEast Gippsland, visit to, 18 Government House, Canberra\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- The Property\nperformance and financial accountability.\nbudgets, systems, property,\nallocation of resources and Sub-Committee’s role is to increase the\nThe Audit Committee comprises an\ninformation, and security within\nengagement with risk Management Committee’s direct\nindependent external Chair and two\nthe Office.\ninvolvement with the Office’s property\nindependent external members.\nfunction, further increasing the robustness\n14 | OFFICE OF THE OFFICIAL SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNOR-G ENERAL CORPORATE PLAN 2025-26 | GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT AND RISK SYSTEMS | 15\n  Source: `other-pdfs/OOSGG-202025-26-20Corporate-20Plan-20--20final.pdf (http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/OOSGG%202025-26%20Corporate%20Plan%20-%20final.pdf)`\n- 17AD(d) Management and Accountability\nCorporate Governance\n17AG(2)(a) 47 Information on compliance with section 10 (fraud systems) Mandatory\n17AG(2)(b)(i) i A certification by accountable authority that fraud risk assessments and Mandatory\nfraud control plans have been prepared.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf)`\n- [pages 159,160,161]\n, 31, 38–40, 117–124\nand performance non-Australian citizens, 38\noutcome performance (summary), 15–16 overview, 36–37\nperformance results against KPIs, 13–14 performance, 14, 16\nprogram performance see under Program 1; promotion of, 16\nProgram Component 1; Program Component 2\nsignificant achievements, 4\npurpose, 12\nstakeholders, 37\nAnzac Day commemorations, 3, 22 see also Australian Bravery Decorations; Defence,\nartworks, 34 meritorious and long service awards; Honours\nasset management, 54–55 and Awards branch; Order of Australia\nAudit Committee, 45, 48, 140–141 Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait\nIslander Studies, 34\nAuditor-General, 57, see also Australian National\nAudit Office Australian Intelligence Medal, 39\nOFFICE OF THE OFFICIAL SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL 153\n  Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf)`\n- [pages 161,162,163]\nd outcomes, 2, 4, 16, 40\nIndigenous employment (Office), 133\nF\nE Federal Executive Council, 20, 21\nfinance law compliance, 44\necologically sustainable development\nfinancial management and performance, 5, 49\nprinciples, 32, 60–63\nagency resource statement, 138–139\nemails (correspondence) see correspondence handled\nasset management, 54–55\nemergencies, nationally significant, 36–37, 39\nfinance law compliance, 44\nemergency services awards and medals see Australian\nperformance, 16–17, 18, 19\nBravery Decorations; National Emergency Medal\nfinancial statements, 66–109\nEmployee Assistance Program, 52\naudit report, 16, 48\nemployees see senior executives; staff\nflexible working arrangements, 49\nenergy consumption, 60–61, 63\nfloods, 3, 4, 29\nOFFICE OF THE OFFICIAL SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL 155\n  Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf)`\n- In 2021–22, a number of projects were undertaken at the properties, to\nthe total value of $2,498,535 (against a total budget of $2,774,000).The\nunderspend was caused by delays as a result of COVID-19 related impacts.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202021-22.pdf)`\n- [pages 168,169,170]\ncts, 140–141, see also purchasing\nceremonial activities, 3, 4, 6, 15, 22–32, see also corporate governance, 4, 44–49\nengagements and visits by the Governor-General;\ncorporate plan, 46\nheads of state, heads of government and other\ncorporate services, 6\ndignitaries, visits by/meetings with\ncorrespondence handled, 6, 20, 32\nCharles III, His Majesty The King, 4\nCouncil for the Order of Australia, 14, 37, 114–118,\nChief Executive Officer, 6, see also Official Secretary\nsee also Order of Australia\nChief Financial Officer, 6\nCOVID-19 pandemic\nChief Risk Officer, 47\nhonours and awards for achievement during\ncitizenship ceremonies, 24\nthe pandemic, 41\nCode of Conduct and Workplace Behaviours Policy, 49\nimpact of, 4, 5, 15, 32, 64\nComcare, 54\nresponse to, 31, 48, 53, 54, 59\n160 ANNUAL REPORT 2021–22\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 174]\nCHAPTER 6\nINDEXES\nsocial cohesion, 2, 3, 5, 15, see also engagements and Support of the Governor-General (Program\nvisits by the Governor-General Component 1) see Program Component 1: Support\nsocial media, 32 of the Governor-General\nspeeches by the Governor-General see communication ‘sustained service’ awards see National Emergency Medal\nand information\nT\nstaff\naverage staffing level, 51 training see learning, training and development\nconsultative arrangements, 45\ntransport and machinery energy consumption, 62, 64\nEmployee Assistance Program, 53\nemployment arrangements, 49, 51, 139 V\nflexible working arrangements, 50\nvalues, 49\nhealth and safety, 52–54\nvirtual engagements, 4, 15, 31\nlearning, training and development, 50, 51, 52, 54, 143\nvisits by the Governor-General see engagements and\nnon-salary benefits, 53\nvisits by the Governor-General\nnumbers and profile, 51, 133–139\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 157]\nCHAPTER 5\nAPPENDICES\nNumber of\nmeetings\nQualifications, knowledge, skills or experience Total annual\nMember name attended /\n(include formal and informal as relevant) remuneration\ntotal number\nof meetings\nDavid Bryant Dr Bryant specialises in information technology systems 3/4 $6,300\n(Independent and controls, project management, governance and risk\nmember from management.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/Office%20of%20the%20Official%20Secretary%20to%20the%20Governor-General%20-%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%932023%20Accessible.pdf)`\n- [pages 160,161,162,163]\ne-de-camp (ADC) An officer of the military who is appointed to act as the military attendant\nto the Governor-General\nAM Member of the Order of Australia\nANAO Australian National Audit Office\nAO Officer of the Order of Australia\nASL Average staffing level\nCPRs The Commonwealth Procurement Rules, which set out the Australian\nGovernment’s requirements for the procurement of goods and services by\nagencies\nCredentials Ceremony Ceremony at which a newly appointed foreign ambassador or high commissioner\nto Australia formally presents their credentials\nCSC Conspicuous Service Cross\nCVO Commander of the Royal Victorian Order\nDCB Department Capital Budget\nEnterprise Agreement Wage and working conditions negotiated within an organisation and made under\nthe Fair Work Act 2009\n152 ANNUAL REPORT 2022–23\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/Office%20of%20the%20Official%20Secretary%20to%20the%20Governor-General%20-%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%932023%20Accessible.pdf)`\n- [Page 176]\nCHAPTER 6\nINDEX\nstate visits see engagements and visits by the W\nGovernor-General; heads of state, heads\nof government and other dignitaries, visits waste management, 69\nby/meetings with water consumption, 69\nstatutory responsibilities, 50 website\nstrategic and business plans address, 148\nbusiness continuity, 54 for honours nominations, 46\ncorporate plan, 52 whole-of-government initiatives, participation in, 65\nfraud control plan, 52, 53 work experience placements, 58\nRisk Management Framework, 53 work health and safety, 58–60, 149\nstrategic planning framework, 52 Work Health and Safety Committee, 51, 59\nStrategic Engagement branch, 6, 8 workers compensation, 60\nSupport for the Governor-General and Official workforce see staff\nFunctions (Program 1) see Program 1, Support for\nWorkplace Consultative Committee, 51\nthe Governor-General and Official Functions\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/Office%20of%20the%20Official%20Secretary%20to%20the%20Governor-General%20-%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%932023%20Accessible.pdf)`\n- TABLE 3: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FOR COMPONENT 1 OF PROGRAM 1\nBudget estimate Actual Variation\n2023–24 2023–24 2023–24\n$000 $000 $000\nDepartmental appropriation – Cost of Component 1 6,340 7,333 993\nAdministered appropriation – Governor-General’s salary 495 495 0\nExpenses not requiring appropriation1 292 290 (2)\nTotal 7,127 8,118 991\n1 Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year are made up of depreciation and amortisation expenses, audit fees and\nsecondment staff.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/OOSGG-Annual-Report-2023%E2%80%932024-Web.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 73]\nCHAPTER 3\nMANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY\n• implementation of a Security Operations Centre capability in\ncollaboration with an industry partner, enhancing cyber security\nmonitoring and response capabilities\n• successful finalisation of the new Cloud Awards Honours and Awards\nmanagement system, set to launch in July 2023\n• execution of a managed services support arrangement with an industry\npartner, specifically for the Cloud Awards system\n• broadening of Honours and Awards diversity data capture through the\nuser-friendly Cloud Awards online portal\n• adoption of Microsoft 365 across the Office, substantially boosting\nmobility, functionality, and collaboration capabilities\n• distribution of new laptops to all staff members and provision of new\nmobile phones to highly mobile staff, fully integrated with Microsoft 365\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/Office%20of%20the%20Official%20Secretary%20to%20the%20Governor-General%20-%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%932023%20Accessible.pdf)`\n- [Page 31]\nCHAPTER 2\nREPORT ON PERFORMANCE\n• On 18 November 2021, at Government House, Victoria,\nthe Governor-General invested Rabbi Dr John Levi AC with the\ninsignia of the Companion of the Order of Australia for eminent\nservice to Judaism through seminal roles with religious, community\nand historical organisations, to the advancement of interfaith\nunderstanding, tolerance and collaboration, and to education.\n• On 26 November 2021, at Clare Holland House, Canberra,\nthe Governor-General invested the late Ms Kerry Allen OAM with\nthe insignia of the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to\nthe arts through music education.\n• On 17 December 2021, in Cobargo, New South Wales, the Governor-\nGeneral invested Ms May Blacka OAM with the insignia of the Medal of\nthe Order of Australia for service to the community of Cobargo.\n• On 5 May 2022, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202021-22.pdf)`\n- [pages 172,173,174]\ne see Program 1; Program\nnon-Australian citizens, 40 Component 1; Program Component 2\noffice-bearers, 37, 114 see also Australian honours system; environmental\noverview, 37 performance; financial management and\nperformance\npublic awareness of, 2, 15, 41\npolice awards and medals see National Police\norganisational structure, 6–8\nService Medal\noutcome and program, 7, 8\nPortfolio Budget Statements, 7, 46\nagency resource statement, 144–145\nfinancial report, 16\nannual performance statement, 12–15\nsummary report against performance\nfinancial performance, 16–17\nindicators, 12–14\noutcome performance (summary), 15\nPrime Minister’s role in respect of the Office, 6\nperformance report (details) see Program 1;\nprocurement, 57–58, 140–141\nProgram Component 1; Program Component 2\n164 ANNUAL REPORT 2021–22\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 174]\nCHAPTER 6\nINDEXES\nsocial cohesion, 2, 3, 5, 15, see also engagements and Support of the Governor-General (Program\nvisits by the Governor-General Component 1) see Program Component 1: Support\nsocial media, 32 of the Governor-General\nspeeches by the Governor-General see communication ‘sustained service’ awards see National Emergency Medal\nand information\nT\nstaff\naverage staffing level, 51 training see learning, training and development\nconsultative arrangements, 45\ntransport and machinery energy consumption, 62, 64\nEmployee Assistance Program, 53\nemployment arrangements, 49, 51, 139 V\nflexible working arrangements, 50\nvalues, 49\nhealth and safety, 52–54\nvirtual engagements, 4, 15, 31\nlearning, training and development, 50, 51, 52, 54, 143\nvisits by the Governor-General see engagements and\nnon-salary benefits, 53\nvisits by the Governor-General\nnumbers and profile, 51, 133–139\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 176]\nCHAPTER 6\nINDEX\nstate visits see engagements and visits by the W\nGovernor-General; heads of state, heads\nof government and other dignitaries, visits waste management, 69\nby/meetings with water consumption, 69\nstatutory responsibilities, 50 website\nstrategic and business plans address, 148\nbusiness continuity, 54 for honours nominations, 46\ncorporate plan, 52 whole-of-government initiatives, participation in, 65\nfraud control plan, 52, 53 work experience placements, 58\nRisk Management Framework, 53 work health and safety, 58–60, 149\nstrategic planning framework, 52 Work Health and Safety Committee, 51, 59\nStrategic Engagement branch, 6, 8 workers compensation, 60\nSupport for the Governor-General and Official workforce see staff\nFunctions (Program 1) see Program 1, Support for\nWorkplace Consultative Committee, 51\nthe Governor-General and Official Functions\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/Office%20of%20the%20Official%20Secretary%20to%20the%20Governor-General%20-%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%932023%20Accessible.pdf)`\n- [Page 164]\nCHAPTER 6\nINDEX\ninternational operations and specified occupations, National Medal, 36, 125\nawards for, 39, 124–125 National Medal/Clasp, 39, 125\ninvestitures, 23, 38–39 National Police Service Medal, 39, 125\nK natural disasters, 29–30\nnominations, awards and investitures, key results, 38–39\nkey management personnel, 51, 126\nnon-Australian citizens, awards to, 39\nkey performance indicators, 12–15\nnon-compliance with finance law, 44\nThe King’s Birthday Honours List, 38\nnon-consultancy contracts, 136–137\nL\nO\nlearning, training and development, 52\nOffice of the Official Secretary to the\nLearning Management System, 50, 52, 54 Governor-General\nlegal services expenditure, 58 organisational structure, 6\nletter of transmittal, i outlook for 2024–25, 3\nlong service and operational awards, 37, 39, 124–125 overview, 4–5\nperformance report, 10–40\nM purpose, 10–11\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/OOSGG-Annual-Report-2023%E2%80%932024-Web.pdf)`\n- [Page 141]\nINDEXES CHAPTER 6\nCSC Conspicuous Service Cross\nCVO Commander of the Royal Victorian Order\nDCB Department Capital Budget\nEnterprise Wage and working conditions negotiated within an organisation and made\nAgreement under the Fair Work Act 2009\ndepartmental Assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses that are controlled by the agency\nitems in the production of its outputs\nEAP Employee Assistance Program\nEPBC Act Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999\nFOI Act Freedom of Information Act 1982\ngazettal Rules, officially approved and published in the Commonwealth of Australia\nregulations Special Notices Gazette, which set out service and actions that may qualify\ncitizens for various award types\nGeneral Division That section of awards in the Order of Australia through which\nof the Order of community members may be recognised\nAustralia\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 142]\nCHAPTER 6 INDEXES\nNPSM National Police Service Medal\nOAM Medal of the Order of Australia\nofficial activities Constitutional, statutory, ceremonial and public duties undertaken\nby the Governor-General in carrying out the role\nOOSGG Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General\nPBS Portfolio Budget Statements; statements that explain where appropriated\nfunds are to be spent for a portfolio\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nPMP Property Management Plan\npost nominals Letters placed after the name of a person to indicate that they hold a\nposition, educational degree, accreditation, office, or honour\nPSPF Protective Security Policy Framework\nPWP Property Works Plan\nRetd Retired (used after the name of a retired armed forces officer)\nSES Senior Executive Service\nSMEs small and medium sized enterprises\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\nGlobal source texts are available for later idea synthesis:\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt`\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `corporate-plans/2015-16.pdf` - corporate-plans - http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2015-16_corporate_plan_1_sept_2015.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2016-17.pdf` - corporate-plans - http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2016-17_oosgg_corporate_plan_final_26_aug_2016.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2017-18.pdf` - corporate-plans - http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2017-18_oosgg_corporate_plan_final_-_30_aug_2017.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2018-19.pdf` - corporate-plans - http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-10/21793%20Office%20of%20the%20GG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202020%E2%80%932021%20accessible_0.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202021-22.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/Office%20of%20the%20Official%20Secretary%20to%20the%20Governor-General%20-%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%932023%20Accessible.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/OOSGG-Annual-Report-2023%E2%80%932024-Web.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/OOSGG%20-%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.gg.gov.au/about-governor-general\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` - pages - https://www.gg.gov.au/office-official-secretary-governor-general/portfolio-budget-statements\n- `pages/announcements-index__16.html` - pages - https://www.gg.gov.au/office-official-secretary-governor-general/portfolio-budget-statements\n- `pages/announcements-index__17.html` - pages - https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-03/OOSGG%202025-26%20Portfolio%20Budget%20Statement.pdf\n- `pages/announcements-index__18.html` - pages - https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-05/Portfolio%20Budget%20Statements%202024-25.pdf\n- `pages/announcements-index__19.html` - pages - https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-05/Portfolio%20Budget%20Statements%202023-24.pdf\n- `pages/announcements-index__20.html` - pages - https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-05/Portfolio%20Additional%20Estimates%202022-23.pdf\n- `pages/announcements-index__21.html` - pages - https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Portfolio%20Budget%20Statements%202022-23%20October.pdf\n- 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https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/OOSGG-AnnualReport-2015-16.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html` - pages - https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/OOSGG-AnnualReport-2014-15.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__11.html` - pages - https://www.gg.gov.au/annual-report-2023-24-amended-emissions-data\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index.html` - pages - http://www.gg.gov.au/office-official-secretary-governor-general/corporate-plans\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__12.html` - pages - http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2018-19_oosgg_corporate_plan_30_aug_2018.pdf\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__13.html` - pages - http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2017-18_oosgg_corporate_plan_final_-_30_aug_2017.pdf\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__14.html` - pages - http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2016-17_oosgg_corporate_plan_final_26_aug_2016.pdf\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__15.html` - pages - http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2015-16_corporate_plan_1_sept_2015.pdf\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.gg.gov.au/office-official-secretary-governor-general\n- `pages/leadership.html` - pages - https://www.gg.gov.au/office-official-secretary-governor-general\n- `pages/structure.html` - pages - https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/org%20structure%20%28updated%207.10.25%29.pdf\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `other-pdfs/OOSGG-20Corporate-20Plan-202022-23.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-08/OOSGG%20Corporate%20Plan%202022-23.pdf\n- 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  "legislation_md": "# Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General — Legislation Administered\n\n**Generated**: 2026-05-13T02:58:35+00:00\n**Source**: LLM extraction (nova-micro) from latest annual report and corporate plan\n**Tokens**: 28,542 in / 382 out  ·  cost: $0.00105\n\n> Acts and instruments this entity administers or has primary responsibility for.\n> Excludes generic gov-wide compliance Acts (PGPA, Public Service Act, FOI, Privacy, etc.).\n\n**Source documents fed to the model**:\n- Annual report: `annual-reports\\2024-25.txt`\n- Corporate plan: `corporate-plans\\2018-19.txt`\n\n## 4 laws administered\n\n| Title | Year | Type | What this entity does under it |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| [Governor-General Act 1974](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Governor-General+Act+1974) | 1974 | Act | The Office supports the Governor-General in the fulfilment of their responsibilities as enabled by sections 6–20 of the Act. |\n| [Order of Australia Act 1975](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Order+of+Australia+Act+1975) | 1975 | Act | The Office administers the Australian honours and awards system, including the Order of Australia. |\n| [Australian Bravery Decorations Act 1990](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Australian+Bravery+Decorations+Act+1990) | 1990 | Act | The Office administers the Australian Bravery Decorations system. |\n| [National Emergency Medal Act 1990](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Emergency+Medal+Act+1990) | 1990 | Act | The Office administers the National Emergency Medal system. |",
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sentences)**: The White House Office provides the President of the United States with direct support, including planning official engagements and managing the executive mansion.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Offers insights into the operational support structure for a head of state and can provide best practice models for engagement planning.\n**Find more**: [Search White House Office](https://www.google.com/search?q=White+House+Office)\n\n### Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)\n**Jurisdiction**: New Zealand\n**Run by**: Office of the Prime Minister\n**Year**: 1935\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The PMO supports the Prime Minister’s official duties, including planning engagements and managing government operations.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Provides a comparative model for supporting a head of state’s official duties and engagement planning.\n**Find more**: [Search PMO New Zealand](https://www.google.com/search?q=New+Zealand+Prime+Minister%27s+Office)\n\n## Management of official residences\n\n### Historic Royal Palaces\n**Jurisdiction**: UK\n**Run by**: Historic Royal Palaces\n**Year**: 1983\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: Manages and preserves the historic royal palaces in England, ensuring their maintenance and public accessibility.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Offers best practice in heritage property management, which is relevant for maintaining Government House and Admiralty House.\n**Find more**: [Search Historic Royal Palaces](https://www.google.com/search?q=Historic+Royal+Palaces)\n\n### National Park Service (NPS)\n**Jurisdiction**: USA\n**Run by**: National Park Service\n**Year**: 1916\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: Manages national parks, monuments, and other historical sites, ensuring their preservation and public access.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Provides a model for heritage 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