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Policy Unit

Official repository of departmental policy initiatives, strategic programmes, and legislative frameworks.

Published 13 October 2025Last updated 13 October 2025

Current departmental work

Fourth Sector Initiative

Minister: Nicola Murray

A people power initiative empowering ordinary citizens to become community leaders and pathfinders

launched

Plastic Bag Policy

Minister: Hugh Abbot

Early DoSAC environmental policy proposal exploring mandatory plastic bag carrying as part of waste reduction strategy. Developed during ministerial car journey brainstorming session.

active
Implemented 2015

National Spare Room Database

Minister: Hugh Abbot

National registry of available spare rooms for optimised housing allocation. Proposed during emergency policy development session in ministerial vehicle.

active
Implemented 2012

Arts For Hearts And Minds

Minister: Hugh Abbot

Arts education initiative aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing through increased access to arts programmes in schools and communities.

proposed
Also known as: Arts For Hearts And Minds

Back On Track

Minister: Opposition Leader

Opposition community rehabilitation programme remarkably similar to DoSAC's Unify Initiative. Launched at high-profile event.

proposed
Also known as: Back On Track

Child Safety and Toy Materials Standards Initiative

Minister: Nicola Murray

Comprehensive child safety programme promoting traditional wooden toys whilst addressing plastic toy carcinogen concerns. Mass de-carcinogenicide of children's play materials.

proposed
Also known as: The wooden toys thing

Student Application Design Programme

Minister: Peter Mannion

Educational technology initiative enabling students to design game applications for classroom use. Part of the broader Silicon Playgrounds digital education framework.

proposed
Implemented 2012

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Classification: OFFICIAL | Document Reference: POL-2024-INDEX