Outcome 1

Support the functions of Parliament and parliamentarians through the provision of professional services, advice and facilities and maintain Australian Parliament House.

In the 2018–19 Portfolio Budget Statement DPS had two programs:

Program 1—Parliamentary Services had the following objectives:

• implement efficient and effective infrastructure, systems and services to respond to the changing needs of Parliament and our parliamentarians
• explore and develop innovative technology and systems for the delivery of timely information and services to parliamentarians
• retain the Parliamentary Library’s position as our clients’ preferred and trusted source of high-quality information, analysis and advice
• enhance our visitor experience and community engagement including the use of social media and emerging technologies
• enhance electronic access to parliamentary information for the community to easily engage with the parliamentary process
• champion opportunities for parliamentary strengthening
• ensure adaptations of the building uses are strategic, appropriate and reference design integrity principles
• ensure a secure environment while maintaining public accessibility
• effectively manage all assets within Parliament House including collections, and
• maintain Parliament House and the precinct as befits its status as an iconic building and location of national significance.

Program 2—Parliament House Works Program had the following objectives:

• effectively manage a capital works program for Parliament House to function effectively as a safe and accessible workplace, and
• deliver a security upgrade capital works program that meets the needs of the Parliament.