The capability review of the Department of Home Affairs has been published under the Australian Government’s re-instated pilot Capability Review program.
The Home Affairs Capability Review was led by a Senior Review Team, comprising independent reviewers Dr Ian Watt AC and Ms Liza Carroll PSM and senior APS reviewers Ms Maree Bridger, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts and Dr Mark Bazzacco, Chief Research Technology & Operations of the Defence Science and Technology Group, Department of Defence. Staff from the Australian Public Service Commission supported the senior reviewers with their work.
The Australian Public Service Commissioner endorsed the final report on 9 May 2024.
Department’s action plan
In response to the 2024 capability review, the Department of Home Affairs has developed an action plan. The action plan outlines how the department will lift its capability over the coming years. The department will report on progress against their action plan through their corporate plan and annual report available at https://www.transparency.gov.au/publications.
The department’s action plan was published on 20 August 2024.
