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Secretary or Minister? The difference between government departments and their heads in the Philippines and Australia

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In the Philippines, we call government agencies "Departments," and they are led by a "Secretary." Here in Australia, there is a slight difference. Although both serve the public, their terms and systems are distinct.


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By TJ Correa

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In the Philippines, we call government agencies "Departments," and they are led by a "Secretary." Here in Australia, there is a slight difference. Although both serve the public, their terms and systems are distinct.


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