Directorates and agencies

The ACT Government is split into 9 directorates whose agencies and organisations form the public service.

The ACT Government Directory provides the contact details for all government directorates, agencies, offices and entities within the ACT.

Directorates

Other ACT Government bodies

Public sector bodies and statutory authorities

Public bodies and statutory authorities are often independent. ACT Government may provide corporate and governance support and financial support through funding or cost recovery.

• ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body
• ACT Audit Office
• ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal
• ACT Electoral Commission (Elections ACT)
• ACT Inspector of Correctional Services
• ACT Insurance Authority
• ACT Integrity Commission
• ACT Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
• ACT Official Visitors
• ACT Ombudsman
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute
• ACT Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Authority
• Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
• City Renewal Authority
• Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment
• Director of Public Prosecutions
• ACT Gambling and Racing Commission
• ACT Human Rights Commission
• Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission
• Legal Aid Commission (Legal Aid ACT)
• Long Service Leave Authority (ACT Leave)
• Office of the Work Health and Safety Commissioner (WorkSafe ACT)
• Official Visitor Scheme
• Public Trustee and Guardian for the ACT
• Suburban Land Agency

Territory owned corporations

• Cultural Facilities Corporation
• Icon Water Limited

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We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

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Directorates

• ACT Health
• Canberra Health Services
• Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
• Community Services Directorate
• Education
• Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
• Justice and Community Safety Directorate
• Major Projects Canberra
• Transport Canberra and City Services