Understanding the Cabinet Submission Process

Did you know?
Cabinet submissions are one of the most important ways decisions are formally considered and approved at the highest level of government, and a well-prepared submission can significantly reduce delays and rework.

Content

  • How the Cabinet works and why the submission process matters

  • The key requirements, templates and timeframes you need to understand

  • Practical drafting skills to help you write clearly, confidently and with purpose

  • Common pitfalls (and how to avoid them)

  • What makes a submission Cabinet-ready

Benefits for you and your team

By the end of the session, you’ll be able to:

  • Navigate the Cabinet submission process with more confidence

  • Understand what Cabinet expects and how decisions are shaped

  • Identify and address the key issues early in the drafting process

  • Strengthen collaboration across your agency and with central coordination areas

  • Produce clearer, more persuasive submissions that stand up to scrutiny

Who Should Attend

Anyone responsible for writing or contributing to Cabinet Submissions.

Benefits to You and Your Organisation

Cabinet submissions are high-stakes documents. Getting them right helps ensure your advice is clear, your recommendations are well-supported, and decision-makers can act quickly and confidently.

Group Bookings

**For groups of five or more, IPAA SA can tailor the training to suit your organisation. Group bookings may also be eligible for a preferential rate. Complete the form, and our team will be in touch to discuss options. **

Learn about our speakers

Matthias Dengler

Principal
M Dengler Consulting and Strategy

Matthias is a highly experienced and results-driven policy and project professional with a strong track record across strategic reform projects, stakeholder engagement, and the development and implementation of complex legislation. His deep expertise spans government operations, regulatory design and cross-sector coordination and he brings a systems-informed, solution-focused approach to every initiative.

Currently serving as Principal Policy Officer, Matthias leads the implementation of the Biosecurity Act 2025, which involves managing and coordinating strategic policy development aligned to state priorities, high-level stakeholder engagement, Cabinet processes and facilitation of legislative drafting.

Upcoming course availability

In person

March 2026

Tuesday, 03 March 2026

BOOKED OUT - Add yourself to the waitlist and we will be in contact if a position becomes available: https://sa.ipaa.org.au/pdwaitlist/

In person

May 2026

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Format
Face-to-face

Duration
1 full day
9:30am-4:30pm (9:15am registration)

Inclusions
Resources, morning tea, lunch and refreshments

Location
12 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000
(please visit registration links for further information)

Costs
Personal Member $575
State Govt Employee Member $615
Corporate Member $625
Non-Member $725

  • “The facilitator and the presenters were knowledgeable, well-prepared and responsive.”

    SAHealth, DHW

  • “[The most positive aspect of the course was that] actual practitioners in cab subs doing the presentations."

    Robyn Molsher

    DEW