🏛️ Australian Government Agencies
Official portal links for the leading Australian federal government departments and agencies.
📖 About These Agencies
A quick guide to what each department or agency is responsible for.
myGov (Digital Government Portal)
Australia’s central digital gateway linking citizens to Medicare, Centrelink, the Australian Taxation Office, and other government services in one secure account.
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
Australia’s principal revenue collection agency, responsible for administering the tax system, superannuation, and providing services for individuals and businesses.
DFAT (Foreign Affairs)
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade manages Australia’s international relationships, diplomatic services, trade agreements, and overseas assistance programs.
Immigration & Visas (Home Affairs)
The Australian Government’s visa and immigration portal, used to apply for visas, check application status, and manage citizenship and migration matters.
Centrelink (Social Security)
Australia’s social security service, delivering income support payments, family assistance, and welfare services to eligible individuals and families.
Medicare (Health Insurance)
Australia’s public health insurance scheme, covering the cost of many medical services, hospital treatment, and subsidised prescription medicines.
Fair Work Ombudsman
The national workplace relations regulator, providing information and enforcing compliance with pay, entitlements, and workplace rights across Australia.
Business & Investment (business.gov.au)
The Australian Government’s central portal for starting, running, and growing a business, including registrations, grants, and licensing information.
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C)
The central policy agency of the Australian Government, providing advice and support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet and coordinating government priorities and major national programs.
Department of the Treasury
Australia’s economic policy agency, responsible for taxation policy, financial management, and providing advice to support sustainable economic growth.
Department of Finance
Supports the Australian Government through financial management, budgeting, government services, and public sector efficiency.
Department of Defence
Protects Australia’s national security interests through the Australian Defence Force, strategic planning, defence technology, and international defence partnerships.
Department of Home Affairs
Manages Australia’s immigration system, border security, citizenship programs, national security coordination, and emergency management policies.
Department of Education
Develops national education policies supporting schools, universities, vocational training, and international education.
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Develops policies and programs to improve healthcare access, support ageing Australians, and provide disability services, including Medicare-related programs and aged care reforms.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Develops policies supporting Australia’s transition to cleaner energy, protecting natural resources, and addressing climate change through renewable energy and environmental programs.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)
Supports Australia’s agricultural industries, food production, biosecurity protection, and management of fisheries and forestry resources.
Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)
Supports economic growth through innovation, technology development, research investment, and industry transformation across advanced industries.
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Develops policies and investments supporting infrastructure networks, transport systems, regional communities, telecommunications, and cultural industries.
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)
Supports Australia’s workforce through employment programs, workplace policies, skills development, and labour market initiatives.
Department of Social Services (DSS)
Develops policies and programs that support Australian communities, families, seniors, people with disabilities, and vulnerable groups.
Attorney-General’s Department
Supports Australia’s legal system, justice policies, national security laws, and provides legal advice and services to the Australian Government.
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)
Supports Australian veterans, current defence personnel, and their families through healthcare, compensation, rehabilitation, and community programs.