The Special Minister of State (SMOS) in the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia is a position currently held by Don Farrell since 1 June 2022, following the Australian federal election in 2022.

[1] The minister is responsible for various parliamentary, electoral, financial, public service, and oversight affairs.

The Special Minister of State administers their portfolio through the Department of Finance and a range of other government agencies, including:[2] The following individuals have been appointed as Special Ministers of State, or any of its precedent titles:[3][4]