Special Minister of State
The Special Minister of State in the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia is a position currently held by Don Farrell since 1 June 2022, following the Australian federal election in 2022. The minister is responsible for various parliamentary, electoral, financial, public service, and oversight affairs.
Scope
The Special Minister of State administers their portfolio through the Department of Finance and a range of other government agencies, including:- Asset Management and Parliamentary Services
- Australian Electoral Commission
- Australian Government Information Management Office
- Australian National Audit Office
- Australian Public Service Commission
- Commonwealth Ombudsman
- Electoral Reform
- Government Advertising
- Parliamentary Integrity
- Public Interests Disclosure
- Register of Lobbyists
- Remuneration Tribunal