Overview

• Steven Kennedy took over as Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet secretary on June 10, replacing Glyn Davis and drawing on more than 30 years of senior public service experience.
• Jenny Wilkinson moved from her role as finance secretary to become Treasury secretary, marking the first time a woman has led the department in its 124-year history.
• During her tenure at the Department of Finance, Wilkinson implemented behavioural and professional standards across agencies through the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
• The shake-up completes an Albanese-led rotation of leadership across PM&C, Treasury and Finance to reinforce the government’s push for systemic public service reforms.
• With Wilkinson’s appointment, Australia’s top finance leadership roles — Treasury secretary, Reserve Bank governor and Finance Minister — are now all held by women.