Agencies have varying levels of operational autonomy, and deliver one or more of frontline public services, administrative functions and law enforcement.
[1] The South Australian Attorney-General's Department (AGD) brings together a diverse group of functions across justice, rights protection and public safety on behalf of the community.
Agencies include:[2] The Auditor-General's Department provides the Parliament and public sector entities with independent professional opinions on matters related to financial management, compliance with legislative requirements.
It provides economic and policy advice to support the government's strategic priorities, the state's international relationships and the management of ICT Strategy, innovation and investment.
DPC publishes and advances South Australia's Strategic Plan and has expressed commitments to community engagement, excellence in service delivery and good business practice.
[17] Its key areas of work include primary sector industries (in SA, mainly agriculture, viticulture and farming of livestock),[19] marine aquaculture, and Biosecurity.