Statement on the Department's Women's Network logo

In 2019, staff at the Department (PM&C) rebranded the staff diversity networks, which includes the Women’s Network, to establish a consistent look and feel.

The Women’s Network logo retained a “W” icon which staff had been using for a number of years.

The rebrand was completed internally, using existing resources, and designs were consulted on widely. No external providers were engaged for this work.

The logo has been removed from the department’s website, pending consultation with staff.

Australian Platinum Jubilee Emblem released for official use in Australia

The Australian Government has created an Australian Platinum Jubilee Emblem for use in Australia.

Three colours make up the Australian Platinum Jubilee Emblem – platinum, gold and purple. The platinum colour represents Her Majesty The Queen’s 70 years on the throne, whilst the purple colour is synonymous with royalty. The gold is drawn from Australia’s floral emblem, the golden wattle; and our national colours, green and gold.

New advisory groups for the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse

The National Office for Child Safety (National Office) is seeking experts, advocates and people with lived experience to help drive its efforts to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse.

The National Office is establishing a National Strategy Advisory Group and a National Clinical Reference Group to provide regular advice on the implementation of Australia’s first National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse 2021–2030 (National Strategy).

Register now for ‘Delving into Data’, the 2022 Graduate Data Forum

Registrations are now open for ‘Delving into Data’, the 2022 Graduate Data Forum.

The Graduate Data Network in collaboration with the ACT Branch of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) is pleased to present this year’s forum.

The one-day data conference will bring together leaders and experts across government, academia, industry and the community to discuss all things data.

Forum topics will include:

Indo-Pacific Clean Energy Supply Chain Forum (The Sydney Energy Forum)

The world’s most influential business, technology and finance leaders will gather in Sydney on 12-13 July 2022 to accelerate the clean energy transition underway across the Indo-Pacific.

The Sydney Energy Forum – an Australian led regional initiative – will address innovative ways for business, governments and other sectors to realise the economic opportunities of clean energy through competitive and open markets.

Improving organ donor registration among young adults

Many more people want to be organ donors than have actually registered. Around 9 out of every 10 adults say they support organ donation, but only 4 out of every 10 have actually registered. The rate of registration is lowest for young adults, with only 1 out of every 10 registered.

The act of registering is important, providing a clear indication of a person’s wishes to their family, and results in an increased likelihood that if a family is approached to consent to donation in the hospital, they will agree. In turn, this can help more people get a life-saving organ transplant.

A simpler way to request a congratulatory message for a milestone anniversary

In 1917, King George V of England began sending messages of congratulations to his subjects on the occasion of significant anniversaries. The practice continues today.

Anniversary messages, in the form of a card, are personal congratulations from the Prime Minister, the Governor‑General and Her Majesty The Queen.

They are available to Australian citizens and permanent residents celebrating a significant birthday or wedding anniversary.