Intergovernmental Relations
The Intergovernmental Relations Directorate is the State Government’s and Department’s key advisor on Commonwealth-State matters. It drives collaboration across the Western Australian Government on key intergovernmental policy priorities, strengthens inter-jurisdictional relationships and works to achieve better outcomes for Western Australia in relation to Commonwealth-State policy priorities. The Directorate also leads engagement with the Australian Government on the delivery of state-type services to the Indian Ocean Territories and on national security and emergency management matters.
Strategic Priorities
The Strategic Priorities Directorate focuses on key government priorities and issues that cut across multiple portfolios. It works with the Commonwealth, other government agencies and other stakeholders to deliver projects, provide strategic policy advice and develop innovative policy ideas that achieve outcomes for the WA community.
Strategic Communications
The Strategic Communications Directorate is a whole-of-government communications team that provides strategic communication support to DPC policy units, departments, and agencies on identified key government priorities.