Cabinet Cycle timelines

• During the period leading up to formal lodgement: approval is sought by the responsible Minister to begin development of a submission or Matter to Note.
• The details for submissions are entered into the TCIS where it forms part of the Cabinet Forward Timetable.
• The drafting of the submission or Matter to Note includes undertaking the necessary consultation across government, and the provision of drafts to DPC for comment.
• A draft submission is then provided to the responsible Minister for approval to advance lodge with the Cabinet Secretariat.

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Friday

Advance Lodgement of submissions - 3 weeks before the Cabinet meeting date

• Midday - advance submission lodged by department through its Cabinet Legislation and Liaison Officer (CLLO) with Cabinet Secretariat by 12 midday on the Monday, 3 weeks before Cabinet.

• Advance briefing note on submissions prepared by DPC.

Resolution of outstanding issues for submissions and advance lodgement of Matters to Note - 2 weeks before the Cabinet meeting date

• Throughout week 2 - DPC and departments work together to resolve any issues. Department provides final submission to Minister to sign.

• Midday – draft Matter to Note lodged with the Cabinet Secretariat by department’s CLLO.

 Final Lodgement of submissions - 1 week before the Cabinet meeting date

• The Premier approves the final agenda.

• 1pm - final signed submissions and signed Matters to Note lodged with the Cabinet Secretariat by departments through CLLO, and distributed to Ministers and departments according to security classification.

• Final briefing note (yellow) on submissions prepared by DPC.
• 5pm – final deadline for submissions approved for late lodgement.

• All Cabinet documents are uploaded onto Ministers’ iPads.
• Cabinet Bag closes.