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Cabinet handbook

A resource for ministers, their staff and public officials involved in Cabinet business.

Cabinet relies on high-quality Cabinet documents, timely circulation and appropriate levels of security.

The Cabinet handbook outlines:

  • the place of Cabinet within the broader system of Executive Government
  • the underlying principles of Cabinet
  • general expectations for Cabinet business and meetings
  • processes for appointments
  • components of a quality submission
  • requirements to manage and secure Cabinet documents

Download the Cabinet handbook Word document:

The Cabinet handbook
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