Report of the 2024 Independent Intelligence Review

On 21 March 2025 the Prime Minister, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, released the unclassified report of the 2024 Independent Intelligence Review.

The review was announced in September 2023 to ensure our intelligence agencies are best positioned to continue to serve the Australian national interest.

The review found agencies have been successful in protecting Australia’s national interest. It recommends investing in further capability to ensure the intelligence community maintains its high performance.

Portfolio Budget Statements 2025 - 2026

The purpose of the 2025-26 Portfolio Budget Statements (PB Statements) is to inform Senators and Members of Parliament of the proposed allocation of resources to government outcomes by entities within the portfolio. Entities receive resources from the annual appropriations acts, special appropriations (including standing appropriations and special accounts), and revenue from other sources.

2025 Status of Women Report Card

The third annual Status of Women Report Card (the report card) was released on Saturday 8 March 2025 for International Women’s Day.

The report card supports Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality,which outlines the Australian Government's 10-year plan towards achieving gender equality.

It includes the most recent data and analysis on the social and economic equality issues facing women and girls in Australia.

It highlights areas where progress is being made, including:

International Women’s Day 2025

International Women’s Day (IWD) is 8 March. This year’s theme is March Forward: For all women and girls. It calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all. 

This IWD marks one-year since the Government released its 10-year plan for advancing gender equality, Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality (Working for Women). It provides a point to reflect on the achievements made to build a more equal Australia for everyone’s benefit.

Secretaries Board communique: 19 February 2025

The Secretaries Board met at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.

Strategic Outlook

The Board discussed government priorities, emerging risks and strategic issues including preparing for the 2025 general election.

The Board received an update on geostrategic issues from Ms Jan Adams AO PSM, Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Mr Matt Yannopoulos PSM, Associate Secretary, Department of Defence.

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