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

These dates are subject to change.

2026

Sitting date Submission date (lodged on or before)
Friday 24 April Monday 13 April
Friday 8 May Monday 27 April
Friday 22 May Monday 11 May
Friday 5 June Monday 25 May
Friday 19 June Monday 8 June
Friday 3 July Monday 22 June
Friday 17 July Monday 6 July
Friday 31 July Monday 20 July
Friday 14 August Monday 3 August
Friday 28 August Monday 17 August
Friday 11 September Monday 31 August
Friday 25 September Monday 14 September
Friday 9 October Monday 28 September
Friday 23 October Monday 12 October
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