Administrative requirements (ARs) are whole-of-government directions, policies, and guidance issued to the NSW Government sector with the purpose of standardising and improving governance and performance outcomes, including Premier’s Memoranda and Departmental Circulars.

The Administrative Requirements Framework (Framework) outlines how ARs are managed across the NSW Government, including the relationships between agencies involved in their management.

The Framework explains:

·         the roles and responsibilities of issuing authorities, publishing agencies and administrative coordinators

·         the types and classes of ARs

·         the process to update and reissue ARs

·         the principles that agencies should consider when developing and reviewing an AR.

 The government sector must adhere to the requirements in the Framework when reviewing, drafting, publishing or archiving ARs.

Active administrative requirements are published on the Administrative Requirements Portal (ARP). The heads and staff of entities in the NSW government sector should maintain awareness of active administrative requirements relevant to them.

Kate Boyd PSM

Secretary