The Government Communications Advisory Committee (GCAC) is responsible for reviewing and approving government marketing and sponsorship activities to ensure all campaigns and initiatives have a planned, coordinated and strategic approach.
Important GCAC dates
GCAC dates are subject to change and will remain up to date on the DPC website.
2026
| Sitting date | Submission date (lodged on or before) |
|---|---|
| Friday 6 November | Monday 26 October |
| Friday 20 November | Monday 9 November |
| Friday 4 December | Monday 23 November |
| Friday 18 December (last sitting of the year) | Monday 7 December |
2027
| Sitting date | Submission date (lodged on or before) |
|---|---|
| Friday 29 January | Monday 18 January |
| Friday 12 February | Monday 1 February |
| Friday 26 February | Monday 15 February |
| Friday 12 March | Monday 1 March |
| Friday 2 April | Monday 22 March |
| Friday 16 April | Monday 5 April |
| Friday 30 April | Monday 19 April |
| Friday 14 May | Monday 3 May |
| Friday 28 May | Monday 17 May |
| Friday 11 June | Monday 31 May |
| Friday 25 June | Monday 14 June |
| Friday 9 July | Monday 28 June |
| Friday 23 July | Monday 12 July |
| Friday 6 August | Monday 26 July |
| Friday 20 August | Monday 9 August |
| Friday 3 September | Monday 23 August |
| Friday 17 September | Monday 6 September |
| Friday 1 October | Monday 20 September |
| Friday 15 October | Monday 4 October |
| Friday 29 October | Monday 18 October |
| Friday 12 November | Monday 1 November |
| Friday 26 November | Monday 15 November |
| Friday 10 December (last sitting of the year) | Monday 29 November |
