Strengthening policy through gender analysis and Gender Impact Assessment

To support policy officers across the Australian Public Service (APS) identify when and how to apply gender analysis in policy development, the Office for Women has developed a 3-part video series Strengthening policy through gender analysis and Gender Impact Assessment. 

Gender analysis helps policymakers understand how government policies, programs and services may affect people differently based on gender. It is an important part of gender responsive budgeting, which helps the Australian Government identify and fund measures that reduce gender inequality. 

The Golden Wattle: A symbol of unity and resilience

Australians welcome the arrival of spring with National Wattle Day on 1 September – a celebration of the wattle and all that it represents to the Australian people.

From firewood, to medicines and food, the golden wattle has many uses. It features in our Commonwealth Coat of Arms, and is a unifying symbol of Australian identity and connection to country.

Celebrate National Wattle Day by wearing a sprig of golden wattle, going on a ‘wattle walk’, learning about the many uses of wattle, or by planting a wattle plant of your own.

Australians recognised for bravery

On 1 September 2026, National Wattle Day, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General, awarded 30 Australian Bravery Decorations in recognition of the courage, bravery and selflessness of 54 individuals.

An important part of our Australian Honours and Awards system, the Australian Bravery Decorations recognise everyday people who selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others.

Decorations awarded include:

Australian Government response to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee report: Remuneration Tribunal Amendment (There For Public Service, Not Profit) Bill 2025

Introduction

On 5 February 2025, the Remuneration Tribunal Amendment (There For Public Service, Not Profit) Bill 2025 (the Bill) was introduced into the Senate by Senator Jacqui Lambie, Senator for Tasmania.

On 12 February 2025, the Senate referred the Bill to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee (Committee) for inquiry and report. The inquiry lapsed at the end of the 47th Parliament. Following the 2025 federal election, the Bill was reintroduced into the Senate and referred again to the Committee for inquiry and report.

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