Primary navigation
The main menu bar: plain links, the current section, and items that open a mega panel. Panels open on hover or click, and screen readers hear when one is open.
A configurable, accessible theme system for government.
GovTheme is an agnostic design system any government agency can make their own. It's a Drupal theme: run it free on your own Drupal or have Doghouse host, secure and support it on Doghouse SaaS. Colour, fonts, shape, density and elevation are all live: open the Customiser and watch the whole system respond. Built to WCAG 2.2 AA and mobile-first.
Colour
Semantic colour tokens, not raw hex values. Pick a palette or your own brand and accent colours in the Customiser, and the engine derives the hover, active, tint and on-colour shades, with the contrast of each pairing checked live.
Brand & status
Primary
--gt-primary
Primary inverse
--gt-primary-inverse
Accent
--gt-accent
Link
--gt-link
Focus
--gt-focus
Info
--gt-info
Success
--gt-success
Warning
--gt-warning
Error
--gt-error
Danger
--gt-danger
Neutrals
Background
--gt-bg
Background subtle
--gt-bg-subtle
Background dark
--gt-bg-dark
Surface
--gt-surface
Surface 2
--gt-surface-2
Sunken
--gt-surface-sunken
Ink
--gt-ink
Ink muted
--gt-ink-2
Ink subtle
--gt-ink-3
Border
--gt-border
Border strong
--gt-border-2
Footer background
--gt-footer-bg
Footer text
--gt-footer-fg
Footer heading
--gt-footer-heading
Footer border
--gt-footer-border
Typography
One type scale, from fine print to hero titles, for headings and body text. Choose the heading font and body font separately in the Customiser; serif headings set their own weight and letter-spacing.
Page hero titles
Banners, spotlights and statistics
Section titles on landing pages
Headings within page content
Subheadings within page content
Introductory paragraphs use a slightly larger size to ease readers in.
Paragraphs and lists in page content.
Captions, metadata and helper text.
Labels above headings, form hints and table captions
Logo taglines and footer notes.
Spacing
A 4px spacing scale that keeps the rhythm consistent. The Density setting in the Customiser (comfortable or compact) scales control heights and padding without breaking the grid.
Radius & shape
Corner radius for buttons and cards, set separately by the Buttons and Corners settings in the Customiser, from sharp corners to pill-shaped buttons. Inputs follow the card corners; badges and tags stay fully rounded.
button radius
card radius
input radius
chip radius
Elevation
Three shadow levels, small to large. The Elevation setting in the Customiser (flat, soft or raised) makes the same components read as print-like or app-like.
shadow-sm
shadow-md
shadow-lg
Iconography
The full line icon set, drawn on a 24px grid with a 2px stroke. Icons take the colour of the text around them, so they keep its contrast.
Links
Inline links, underlined in body text, and arrow links for standalone navigation.
Buttons
Primary, secondary, ghost, subtle and danger buttons in three sizes, with or without an icon. They follow the Buttons and Density settings; at comfortable density, default and large buttons are at least 44px tall.
Variants
Sizes
Icons
Badges & tags
Badges for status, such as a page's place in the editorial workflow, and tags for categorising and filtering content by taxonomy.
Badges
DraftIn progressNeeds reviewPublishedRejectedFeaturedNew
Tags
Forms
Text inputs, selects, a text area, checkboxes, radios, a switch, file upload and a progress bar. Every field has a visible label and focus state, and can take a hint and an error message.
Application progress Step 2 of 5
Enter a valid 4-digit postcode.
Do not include sensitive personal information in this form.
Attachment
Preferred contact
Spinner
A loading indicator for searches and form submissions, labelled for screen readers. Pair it with visible text wherever there is room.
Alerts
Information, success, warning and error alerts, for Drupal's status messages and notices editors add to a page, plus a plain default panel. Each of the four types pairs its colour with an icon, never colour alone.
Round 4 closes 30 September 2127
Applications must be submitted through the online portal before 5:00pm Galactic Standard Time.
Submission received
Thank you for your submission on the Vega Hyperlane Upgrade. Your reference number is VHU-2127-04821, and a copy has been sent to your email.
Space weather advisory
A minor solar flare may delay Vega hyperlane services until 1800 Galactic Standard Time.
There is a problem with your submission
Enter your email address, and choose what your submission is about.
Report a freight disruption
Report a delayed or missing shipment, or check the current corridor status, through the infrastructure team.
Notification banner
Site-wide messages at the top of the page for consultations, service updates and emergencies, shown on a schedule. Visitors can dismiss them unless an editor turns that off; each type pairs its colour with an icon, never colour alone.
Attachments
Downloadable files, with the file type and size shown up front.
Blockquote
A pull quote with its source, for news and other long-form content.
This is the largest single investment in frontier connectivity in the department's history, and it will help communities across the Vega Sector thrive.The Hon. Amelia Vega MP, Minister for Interstellar Planning and Infrastructure
Value chips
An organisation's values as a row of chips, for vision and about pages.
Future focused Evidence based Community centred Sustainable Collaborative
Stats
Key figures in a grid, for vision, about and strategy pages.
128inhabited systems connected by Commonwealth corridors, and counting
2.3Bresidents across the Commonwealth's worlds
$840Minvested in regional & frontier programs this cycle
47colony developments approved this year
Accordion
Expandable sections for FAQs and dense reference content. They work by keyboard and announce whether they are open; a closed section's contents are hidden from the keyboard and screen readers.
Most applications are assessed within 8 weeks of lodgement. Applications referred for public comment may take longer.
Yes. Minor amendments can be lodged through the portal at any time before a decision is made.
You can request a review or lodge an appeal within 28 days of the decision. See the planning help desk for guidance.
Tabs
Related content in panels on one page, for service and program pages. Arrow keys move between tabs, following the standard tabs pattern for screen readers.
The Regional Galaxy Growth Program helps fast-growing regions outside the Core Systems diversify their economies, house their workforce and connect to reliable digital and communications infrastructure. It's aimed at regions where population growth is outpacing local services and housing supply.
Applications are open to:
- Regional authorities and economic development bodies
- System and regional housing authorities
- Eligible incorporated bodies delivering regional infrastructure
You'll need your regional growth plan, budget and evidence of co-contribution before you begin.
Applications must be submitted through the online portal before 5:00pm Galactic Standard Time.
Tables
Data tables for structured content. A table too wide for its column scrolls sideways inside its own frame, so the page never does.
| Region | Scheme | Status | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Systems | Core Systems Metropolitan Scheme | In force | 3 February 2126 |
| Inner Colonies | Inner Colonies Growth Scheme | In force | 19 July 2126 |
| Frontier Territories | Frontier Territories Planning Scheme (draft) | Public comment | 15 September 2127 |
| Outer Rim | Outer Rim Settlement Scheme | Under review | 2 April 2125 |
Breadcrumb
The path from the home page to the current page, for deep site structures. The current page is marked for screen readers.
Pagination
Page links for long listings and search results. The current page is marked for screen readers.
Pop-up search
A pop-up search, opened with ⌘K (Ctrl+K) or from any search box. Results are grouped by the site's own categories and work by keyboard; before you type, it can suggest common pages.
ESC
↑↓ to navigate ↵ to open esc to close
Cards
Cards for news, programs, regions, services, child pages and people, plus step and feature cards for landing pages. All share the Corners and Elevation settings, and every linked card shows a clear focus ring.
Default cards
Default cards with meta
New hyperlane corridor to connect the Vega Sector
The Commonwealth Government has announced investment in a new transport corridor connecting three rapidly growing colonies across the Vega Sector.
Read more
Draft Outer Rim Housing Strategy released
Residents are invited to provide feedback on future housing needs across frontier settlements.
Read more
Community consultation opens for new orbital spaceport
The department is seeking community feedback on a proposed second orbital transport hub for the Core Systems.
Read moreTile cards
Child page cards
Spaceports
Surface and orbital ports that move people and freight between worlds.
Hyperlane corridors
Protected freight and passenger routes linking the inhabited systems.
Freight networks
Inter-system supply chains keeping colonies stocked and supplied.
Service cards
Planning & Development
Applications, permits and schemes
Infrastructure
Spaceports, hyperlanes and freight
Communities
Consultation, housing and growth
Grants & programs
Funding, grants and delivery programs
Person cards
The Hon. Amelia Vega MP
Minister for Interstellar Planning and Infrastructure
Dr James Hadfield
Secretary, Department of Interstellar Planning
Step cards
1
Check requirements
Confirm the zoning for your site and whether your proposal needs a permit.
2
Prepare your application
Gather your plans, site details and any supporting reports.
3
Submit online
Lodge through the planning portal with your application fee.
4
Await assessment
You'll be notified of the outcome once assessment is complete.
Feature cards
Connected Colonies Program
Infrastructure delivery — transport, utilities and community facilities — for emerging settlements on the frontier.
Sustainable Worlds Fund
Grants for renewable energy, ecological protection and water and waste systems.
Flagship program
Future Spaceports Initiative
Funding for new surface terminals and orbital hub upgrades to keep pace with growth.
Events & news
Event cards with a type badge and a register button, and a compact dated list of news headlines.
Event list
11
Jun
Workshop
Regional grants information workshop
16
Jun
Consultation
Outer Rim Housing Strategy: public forum
24
Jun
Industry briefing
2127–28 infrastructure pipeline briefing
News list
Listing & facets
Search results beside a filter rail, with a count on each filter. The layout Drupal's search and facets produce.
New hyperlane corridor to connect the Vega Sector
The Commonwealth Government will invest in a new transport corridor connecting three rapidly growing colonies across the Vega Sector, improving freight and passenger movement…
Hyperlane corridors
Protected freight and passenger routes linking the inhabited systems, including the proposed Vega–Proxima upgrade now open for consultation…
Page banner
The title band at the top of landing pages, news and events: title, subtitle and an optional image. Shown here with and without an image; news and events add category badges and a row of details.
Without an image
With an image
Hero layouts
Four hero layouts, split, centred, feature and minimal, chosen for each hero block. Each keeps the title, lead, buttons, site search and popular searches; only the composition changes, and minimal has no image.
Split
Planning communities, one light-year at a time
The Department of Interstellar Planning works with governments, industry and communities to support sustainable growth across the Commonwealth's 128 inhabited systems, from the Core Systems to the last stop before the Outer Rim.
Centred
Planning communities, one light-year at a time
The Department of Interstellar Planning works with governments, industry and communities to support sustainable growth across the Commonwealth's 128 inhabited systems, from the Core Systems to the last stop before the Outer Rim.
Feature
Planning communities, one light-year at a time
The Department of Interstellar Planning works with governments, industry and communities to support sustainable growth across the Commonwealth's 128 inhabited systems, from the Core Systems to the last stop before the Outer Rim.
Minimal
Spotlight & CTA bands
An image spotlight for consultations and campaigns, and a call-to-action band, shown on the page background and inside a dark band.
Spotlight
Now consulting
Help shape the Vega Hyperlane Upgrade
We're seeking feedback on plans to improve freight and passenger movement between the Vega and Proxima regions. Your feedback directly informs where and how we invest.
CTA band
Regions
Find out what’s happening in your region
See how growth is tracking across Core Systems, the Inner Colonies, the Frontier Territories and the Outer Rim.
CTA band on a dark background
Regions
Find out what’s happening in your region
See how growth is tracking across Core Systems, the Inner Colonies, the Frontier Territories and the Outer Rim.
Site frame
The header and footer that frame every page. The footer opens with the Acknowledgement of Country, then the logo and tagline beside the site menu, then the legal links.