The Cabinet Office (New South Wales)
It was initially established on 14 June 1988 until its abolishment in 2007 with the primary purpose of providing policy advice to the Premier and the state Cabinet.Its role extended to coordinating government policies across various departments, addressing issues of political sensitivity such as greenhouse gas emissions, alcohol misuse, and illicit drugs.Roger Wilkins served as the last Director General, resigning in 2006, leading to a significant reevaluation of government administration.Following Wilkins' departure, a review conducted by Dr Michael Vertigan AC and Nigel Stokes, known as the "Vertigan Report" or formally the "New South Wales audit of expenditure and assets report," recommended structural changes.[2][3] Its current Secretary is Kate Boyd PSM, who was appointed in March 2024, having served on an interim basis since December 2023.