Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister (Australia)
| Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Australia | |
|---|---|
since 23 May 2022 | |
| Prime Minister's Office | |
| Seat | Australian Parliament House |
| Appointer | Prime Minister of Australia |
| Precursor | Principal Private Secretary |
| Formation | 1972 |
| First holder | Peter Wilenski |
| Website | www.pm.gov.au |
The Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Australia is the principal adviser and head of the Prime Minister's Office. The position of Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Australia was formally created by Prime Minister Gough Whitlam in 1972 to run the political and private office of the Prime Minister.