The newly established department was raised to cabinet-level, reporting directly to the Prime Minister.

cabinet 指"内阁"，即政府最高决策机构。 level 意思是"级别、层次"，指组织中的等级或地位。 cabinet-level 表示"内阁级别的"，指该部门在政府架构中享有与内阁成员同等的地位和权限。