The Golden Wattle: A symbol of unity and resilience
National Wattle Day – 1 September - marks the beginning of Spring each year.
The PM&C Corporate Plan 2025-26 is now available
At the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C), our purpose is to support the Prime Minister, Cabinet and our portfolio ministers to improve the lives of all Australians, advance Australia’s interests, and keep our country safe and prosperous.
We achieve this purpose through three key activities:
Nomination Panel for ABC and SBS Board Appointments
The Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Dr Steven Kennedy PSM, has appointed Mr Richard Eccles as Chair of the Nomination Panel for appointments to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Boards.
Appointed in accordance with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983, Mr Eccles term as Chair will run from 24 August 2025 to 23 August 2028. His appointment follows the completion of Ms Helen Williams AC’s term as Chair.
Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council communique: 15 August 2025
The Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council (the Council) was convened today in-person in Sydney for its first meeting since the swearing-in of the 48th Federal Parliament. The Council agreed that it is critical that all governments and portfolios collaborate to achieve progress on gender equality and end gender-based violence in Australia.
Independent review of the Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General
On 28 August 2024, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet engaged Dr Vivienne Thom AM to conduct a review of the operations and management practices of the Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General.
The review followed the commencement of Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC as Governor-General on 1 July 2024.
The review was completed in November 2024 and the final report was delivered to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General.
Senate Order on Entity Contracts 2024-25 Financial Year
Pursuant to the Senate Order on Entity Contracts, the following table sets out contracts entered into by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, which provide for a consideration to the value of $100,000 or more (GST inclusive) that have:
Home energy decisions: effort vs impact
BETA partnered with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water to understand how Australians make home energy upgrade decisions.
The answer to cheaper energy could be on your next bill – using behavioural economics to drive change
A recent collaboration between the Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA) and the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has empowered consumers to seek out a better energy plan, and stimulated a more competitive market for Australians.
Navigating the energy market can be challenging. But, thanks to new research from BETA, a cheaper plan could be hiding in plain sight on your next energy bill. Research has shown changes to Australian energy bills have helped consumers to better understand their bill and the market, and make the switch to a better plan.
High-impact decisions that reduce household emissions
BETA partnered with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water to understand how Australians make home energy upgrade decisions.