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A collection of documents summarising some of the key information in the Cabinet Handbook.
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The Cabinet Handbook contains all the necessary information to initiate, complete and submit a Cabinet Submission for consideration by Cabinet. The attached documents are intended to summarise some of the key information in the Handbook, and address frequently asked questions. For any questions on the Cabinet process, please contact Executive Government Services on (08) 6552 5666 or at Cabinet@dpc.wa.gov.au.

Cabinet Submission 10-day rule timeline​​​​​​​

What is the 10-day rule and what occurs during that period of time? 

Cabinet Submission 10-day rule timeline document visualises the 10-day rule timeline.

Boards and Committees overview

What do I need to consider when preparing a Cabinet appointment submission?

The Boards and Committees overview document describes the processes undertaken to establish and manage a board or committee, including statutory and non-statutory bodies and the preparation of Cabinet appointment submissions.

Cabinet Submission Checklist

What do I need to look out for when preparing a Cabinet submission?

The Cabinet Submission Checklist is a guide to assist in the preparation of a Cabinet submission.

Annotated Cabinet Submission

What information is required for each section of the Cabinet submission?

The Annotated Cabinet Submission defines the sections of a Cabinet Submission and the information required within them. 

Guidelines for the presentation of attachments to Cabinet Submissions

How do I present and label attachments to a Cabinet submission?