List of South Australian government agencies explained

Government in South Australia is delivered by a number of agencies, grouped under areas of portfolio responsibility. Each portfolio is led by a government minister who is a member of the Parliament of South Australia, appointed by the Governor as the representative of the Crown.

The agencies are principally grouped around departments, each led by a secretary, director-general or similarly title executive officer and comprising a number of portfolios covering specific policy areas across the department and allocated statutory authorities, trading enterprises, boards, councils and other public bodies.

Agencies have varying levels of operational autonomy, and deliver one or more of frontline public services, administrative functions and law enforcement. Some are structured as for-profit corporations. Where there are multiple portfolios within a department, directors-general may be accountable to a number of ministers.

All agencies are identifiable by their corporate logo, which features in agency advertising, publications and correspondence, pictured right.

A list of articles on South Australian government agencies sorted alphabetically is available at Government agencies of South Australia. The South Australian government maintains a list of agencies and their contact details at its website.[1]

Attorney-General's Department

See main article: Attorney-General of South Australia. The South Australian Attorney-General's Department (AGD) brings together a diverse group of functions across justice, rights protection and public safety on behalf of the community. Agencies include:[2]

Auditor-General's Department

The Auditor-General's Department provides the Parliament and public sector entities with independent professional opinions on matters related to financial management, compliance with legislative requirements.

Department for Human Services

The Department for Human Services (DHS) (previously the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI)) brings together a range of services, funding and policy responsibilities which together support safety, equality, opportunity and justice across South Australia.[5] The Department includes:

Department for Correctional Services

South Australian Country Fire Service

Courts Administration Authority

Defence SA

Electoral Commission of South Australia

Department for Education

See main article: Department for Education (South Australia). The Department for Education delivers and coordinates children's services and schooling.

Department for Health and Wellbeing (SA Health)

See main article: article and SA Health. SA Health[8] is responsible for protecting and improving public health by providing leadership in health reform, policy development and planning:[9] Local Health Networks (LHNs):

The following agencies report to a designated LHN:

Department for Health and Ageing divisions:

Legal Services Commission

South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

See main article: Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (renamed from Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure in August 2020) has responsibilities in relation to guiding and administering the South Australian planning and development assessment system,[10] and for transport system and services.[11] The department also works regularly with police in regards to motor vehicle registration, enforcement of speed limits and other road matters.[12]

Department of the Premier and Cabinet

See main article: Department of the Premier and Cabinet (South Australia). The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) provides central agency leadership on matters that affect South Australia's prosperity. It provides economic and policy advice to support the government's strategic priorities, the state's international relationships and the management of ICT Strategy, innovation and investment. DPC publishes and advances South Australia's Strategic Plan and has expressed commitments to community engagement, excellence in service delivery and good business practice.[13]

Its responsibilities include, among others:[14]

Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA)

See main article: Primary Industries and Regions SA. Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA),[17] formerly the Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia,[18] is an agency focussed on driving economic growth in the state. Its aim is to "grow primary industries and drive regional development".[17] Its key areas of work include primary sector industries (in SA, mainly agriculture, viticulture and farming of livestock),[19] marine aquaculture, and Biosecurity.[20]

The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) is the state government's principal research institute, and forms part of PIRSA.[21]

Department of Treasury and Finance

See main article: Department of Treasury and Finance (South Australia). Department of Treasury and Finance, in the portfolio of the Treasurer of South Australia, provides economic, policy and financial advice to the Government, manages the whole of Government financial management processes, including preparation of the state budget, and provides finance-related services across Government.

, the Urban Renewal Authority, trading as Renewal SA, is within the Treasurer's portfolio.[22]

Department of Trade and Investment

The Department for Trade and Investment (DTI) exists in order to foster economic growth in the state, by attracting new foreign investment as well as increasing exports in appropriate sectors. It uses the branding "South Australia" and "I choose SA" to promote investment.[23]

The Planning and Land Use Services (PLUS) division, also known as PlanSA, lies within this department,[24] and the Office for Design and Architecture SA (ODASA) within that. The ODASA team is led by the South Australian Government Architect and has expertise in architecture, heritage, landscape architecture, urban design and urban planning. The Government Architect role in South Australia:[25]

SAFECOM

The South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM) oversees volunteers and employees within the fire and emergency services sector.[26]

SAFECOM works with are:

SAFECOM submits an annual report to the Minister for Emergency Services each year.

South Australia Police

Department for Innovation and Skills

State Emergency Service

Unclassified

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About . Legal Services Commission of SA . 25 March 2020 . 25 March 2020.
  2. Web site: Attorney-General's Department Structure . Attorney-General’s Department . Government of South Australia . 9 March 2016 . 17 July 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160330021438/http://www.agd.sa.gov.au/sites/agd.sa.gov.au/files/documents/Diagrams/AGD%20organisational%20structure/AGD%20Org%20Chart%20March%202016.pdf . 30 March 2016 . dmy-all .
  3. http://www.safework.sa.gov.au SafeWork SA
  4. http://www.archives.sa.gov.au State Records of South Australia
  5. Web site: Department of Human Services.
  6. http://www.homestart.com.au/home HomeStart Finance
  7. http://www.defencesa.com Defence SA Defence SA home page
  8. http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet SA Health
  9. http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/about+us/about+sa+health SA Health > About SA Health
  10. Web site: About us . Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure . 14 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200807080643/https://www.dit.sa.gov.au/about_us . 7 August 2020 . unfit . 17 December 2021.
  11. Web site: Department for Infrastructure and Transport . SA.GOV.AU . 2 March 2021 . 17 December 2021.
  12. Web site: About us - South Australia . Department for Infrastructure and Transport . 14 July 2020 . 17 December 2021.
  13. Web site: Our purpose . Department of the Premier and Cabinet . 9 December 2020 . 17 December 2021.
  14. Web site: Responsibilities . Department of the Premier and Cabinet . 28 March 2019 . 17 December 2021.
  15. Web site: Willis . Belinda . Fierce campaign wins new 'united arts portfolio' . . 14 September 2023 . 19 September 2023.
  16. Web site: New era for the arts in South Australia . Premier of South Australia . 14 September 2023 . 19 September 2023.
  17. Web site: About us. PIRSA . 8 October 2014 . 24 March 2020.
  18. Web site: Home. https://web.archive.org/web/20070704025358/http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/home. Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia. 4 July 2007.
  19. Web site: PIRSA . Primary Industries . 12 August 2014 . 24 March 2020.
  20. Web site: PIRSA . Biosecurity. 12 August 2014 . 24 March 2020.
  21. Web site: PIRSA . About SARDI . 12 August 2014 . 24 March 2020.
  22. Book: Urban Renewal Authority (trading as Renewal SA): 2020-21 Annual Report. 12. 30 September 2021. Renewal SA. 17 December 2021.
  23. Web site: Department for Trade and Investment . Home. 17 January 2023 . 18 January 2023.
  24. Web site: About . PlanSA . 28 July 2020 . 19 April 2024.
  25. Web site: About . The Office for Design and Architecture SA . 18 January 2023. Text has been copied from this source, which is available under a Attribution 3.0 Australia (CC BY 3.0 AU) licence.
  26. Web site: About Us . SAFECOM . 5 July 2022.
  27. http://sa.gov.au/government/entity/802 sa.gov.au > Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy
  28. http://www.competitivesa.biz Office of the Economic Development Board
  29. http://www.capcity.adelaide.sa.gov.au Capital City Committee
  30. http://www.aca.sa.gov.au Adelaide Cemeteries Authority
  31. http://www.oca.sa.gov.au Outback Communities Authority
  32. https://www.orsr.sa.gov.au/ Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing
  33. http://www.sasi.sa.gov.au/ South Australian Sports Institute

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