Corporate Policy Division
Corporate Policy Division
Executive Manager, Ann McDonald (A/g)
Switchboard Ph: +61 2 6272 3933
The Corporate Policy Division delivers policy analysis, coordination, advice and support services to the minister, the minister’s office, DAFF executive and divisions. Its work includes secretariat functions, parliamentary support and communications.
Ministerial and Parliamentary Branch
General Manager, Libby Bie
Switchboard Ph: +61 2 6272 3933
This branch is responsible for support services for the minister and his offices and the management of parliamentary workflow activities. This includes managing, coordinating and advising on portfolio parliamentary business procedures—e.g. Cabinet and Senate estimates, coordinating and providing quality assurance on briefing and correspondence.
Corporate Communications Branch
General Manager, Cindy West
Switchboard Ph: +61 2 6272 3933
This branch heads and coordinates strategic communications work across the department, including managing media and stakeholder liaison, strategic marketing, production and internal communications.
Portfolio Strategy & Coordination Branch
General Manager, Cathrine Stephenson
Switchboard Ph: +61 2 6272 3933
This branch delivers strategic advice and secretariat support for a range of forums, including ministerial councils and related processes, and the department’s executive management team, Import Market Access Advisory Group (IMAAG), Eminent Scientists Group (ESG) and the Import Risk Analysis Appeals Panel (IRAAP). It also undertakes a range of portfolio coordination activities including appointments, legislation and deregulation and appointments.