It is the main agency supporting the Premier and Cabinet by developing policy and delivering their programs, and also carries the arts portfolio.
[5][Note 1] The statutory authorities taken over directly were:[5] The biennial Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature are managed by the State Library of South Australia (which is under the DPC).
Specific proposals within the plan included an "Adelaide in 100 Objects" walking tour, a new shared ticketing system for small to medium arts bodies, a five-year-plan to revitalise regional art centres, creation of an arts-focussed high school, and a new venue for the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
The directors of Arts South Australia and creative industries, Jennifer Layther and Becc Bates respectively, will report to Lloydd-Wright.
[13] The department maintains a register of all third-party political lobbyists who are currently lobbying in South Australia.