Policy advice, approvals and exemptions

Policy advice, approvals and exemptions

For advice, contact your agency’s Communications Manager, or email communications@dpac.tas.gov.au

The Department of Premier and Cabinet’s (DPAC) Communications Unit is responsible for approving external communications, in particular:

• submissions for an exemption from mandatory elements of the policy
• development of graphic devices, sub-brands and new departmental brands
• department identity
• updates to an existing or previously approved:
  • graphic device
  • sub-brand
  • department identity or similar
  • and any new materials being produced that use these elements.
• campaigns
• campaign exemptions
• television commercials (TVCs)
• new Tasmanian Government websites
• new Tasmanian Government electronic communications – social media channels and electronic direct mail (EDM).

Please note: Use of the Tasmanian Government logo by a third party must be authorised by your agency’s Communications Manager prior to application.

Procurement approval process

Each project is different and different approvals apply. Please familiarise yourself with your agency’s processes.

You can also refer to the Communications Approvals table for more information.

Exemptions

There are some specific exemptions that fall outside the scope of this Policy, and can be agreed to in consultation with DPAC.

This includes teaching materials produced by Department for Education, Children and Young People.

For enquiries or clarification, email communications@dpac.tas.gov.au