The Special Minister of State (SMOS) 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.
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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 (Government Business, Special Claims and Land Policy Division, Property and Construction Division & Ministerial and Parliamentary Services)
Australian Electoral Commission
Australian Government Information Management Office (Policy and Planning Divisions & the Agency Services Division)
Australian National Audit Office
Australian Public Service Commission
Commonwealth Ombudsman
Electoral Reform
Government Advertising
Parliamentary Integrity
Public Interests Disclosure
Register of Lobbyists
Remuneration Tribunal
List of Special Ministers of State
The following individuals have been appointed as Special Ministers of State, or any of its precedent titles: