The Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce final report to government
The Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce has provided the Australian Government with its final report.
Report on Legal Services Expenditure 2022-23
This is a statement of legal services expenditure by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet for the 2022-23 financial year, published in compliance with paragraph 11.1(ba) of the Legal Services Directions 2017. All figures are GST exclusive.
Total legal services expenditure was $752,866 (excluding GST). This comprised:
Review – Port of Darwin lease
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has finalised a review into the circumstances of the lease of the Port of Darwin. The review found that:
- there is a robust regulatory system in place to manage risks to critical infrastructure, including the Port of Darwin;
- existing monitoring mechanisms are sufficient and will be ongoing; and
- as a result, it was not necessary to vary or cancel the lease.
The Government has accepted that advice.
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Annual Report 2022-23
It has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of section 46 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 (PGPA Rule) and the Department of Finance Resource Management Guide No 135. The compliance index in Part 5 lists the information required by the PGPA Act and PGPA Rule and the corresponding page number within this report.
A 10-year-plan to unleash the full capacity and contribution of women to the Australian economy 2023 - 2033
" We have arrived at a moment of consequence where a genuine committment to respect women, and valuing and nurturing their economic contribution by removing systemic barriers, is vital.
Secretaries Board communique: 11 October 2023
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.
The Voice Referendum
The Board noted an update on the referendum to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice from Ms Jody Broun, Chief Executive Officer of the National Indigenous Australians Agency.
A message to all APS staff on the referendum
Colleagues,
On Saturday 14 October, Australians were asked to vote in a referendum on whether the constitution should be changed to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. The referendum did not pass.
The referendum was a significant event, and the vote will be a cause for reflection for many. In this context we would like to talk with you about three matters.
PM&C APS Employee Census Results 2023
The report highlights the main findings of the PM&C Employee Census (the Census) results for 2023.
Summary of survey results: How might artificial intelligence affect the trustworthiness of public service delivery?
The first Long-term Insights Briefing explores how the APS could integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into public service delivery in the future, and how this might affect the trustworthiness of public service delivery. This background paper summarises the results of two complementary surveys used to capture community sentiment: a quantitative survey administered to a representative sample of the Australian population, and an online ‘Have You Say’ survey to hear from people in their own words.
Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry
On 25 October 2024 the Australian Government received the final report from the independent panel appointed to review the response to COVID-19 pandemic.
The inquiry reviewed the Commonwealth Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic to identify lessons learned and improve Australia’s preparedness for future pandemics.
The report includes nine guiding recommendations that are aligned with nine pillars of a successful pandemic response. The report identifies 19 immediate actions for the next 12-18 months, and a further seven medium-term actions prior to the next national health emergency.
COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report
Summary Report: Lessons for the next crisis
Independent panel members
The inquiry was conducted by an independent panel who have extensive experience across public health, health, social care, government and economics.
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Robyn Kruk AO | Chair |
| Professor Catherine Bennett | Member |
| Dr Angela Jackson | Member |
The panel was supported by a taskforce, based within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and will draw upon additional expertise as required.
Terms of reference
The terms of reference for the inquiry are available.
Publication of submissions
Submissions to the COVID-19 Response Inquiry are no longer available on this site. The National Library of Australia's Trove web archive now contains the submissions.
Contact us
For all media enquiries, please email COVID-19Inquiry@pmc.gov.au