Structure of the Australian Government Public Sector

This page includes information on different types of Australian Government bodies, including those on the Flipchart and the List of PGPA Act Commonwealth entities and companies.

This page will also help you understand the Commonwealth Governance Structures Policy (Governance Policy) which applies when creating a new government body or reviewing an existing government body.

The Governance Policy supports the development of fit-for-purpose governance structures to implement policies, deliver services and achieve purposes in an efficient and effective manner.

PGPA Act Flipchart and List

Use the Flipchart and the List to identify different PGPA Act Commonwealth entities and companies and their characteristics.

Types of Australian Government bodies

Descriptions of the different governance structures used to deliver Australian Government activities.

Governance policy

Contains the guiding principles and requirements for developing governance structures for new government activities or reviewing existing governance structures.

Creating a new government body

It's important to choose the right governance structure to perform a government activity. The Governance Policy applies to proposals to create a new government body.

Reviewing an existing government body

The Governance Policy supports the review of governance structures, and applies to proposals to change an existing body’s governance structure.

Australian Government Organisations Register

The register provides information on the function, composition, origins and other details of Australian Government bodies.