The Australian Government is now operating in line with Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Portfolio appointments and vacancies

Access our department’s list of Senate Order 15 appointments and vacancies.

Senate Order 15 requires all Australian Government departments and agencies to table a list of appointments. 

These are appointments the government has made through Executive Council, Cabinet and ministers to:

  • statutory authorities
  • executive agencies
  • advisory boards
  • government business enterprises
  • all other Commonwealth bodies.

We table the lists 3 times a year. This happens no later than 7 days before:

  • Budget Estimates
  • Supplementary Budget Estimates
  • Additional Estimates.