Ministerial brief turnaround time

Question

Since 1 January 2026, has the department/agency been provided with advice or a direction on a minimum turnaround time for consideration of briefs by the minister? a. If so, when was this advice provided to the department? b. Please provide the minimum turnaround requirement. If there has been a change in a previously set minimum turnaround requirement, please provide: i. the previous turnaround requirement, and ii. the date the change was requested.

Answer

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