
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) supports the Premier as head of the Western Australian Government and the Minister for Science.
DPC is responsible for providing quality policy & administrative advice and support to enable the Premier and Government to serve the WA community well.
As part of the Western Australian Government's public sector reform initiative in 2025, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet saw the addition of Coordinator General from the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation and defence functions, including Defence West, Defence Industries and Veterans from Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
The 2025 reform also added a new Office of Early Childhood and strengthened statewide leadership of Aboriginal Affairs.