International forums
The government recognises that gender equality is a global public good and is committed to Australia being a global leader on gender equality.
The government’s objective is to deliver outcomes for all Australians by ensuring gender equality and women’s empowerment is at the centre of all policy decisions at home, in our region and around the globe.
The government is committed to international efforts to advance gender equality and ensuring that existing commitments on gender equality are maintained.
Women's leadership
The Australian Government is committed to achieving gender equality in Australia. Women’s leadership, representation and decision-making is one of the key priority areas of Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality. Having women in visible, influencing and decision-making leadership positions is key. Evidence tells us when women are in visible decision-making positions and genuinely consulted within these spaces - economies and the whole of society benefits.
Office for Women
The government is committed to advancing gender equality as a national priority and is taking a whole-of-government approach.
Gender equality brings with it opportunities for women and men to thrive, making our economy stronger, more inclusive and more sustainable.
The Office for Women is dedicated to providing quality gender advice and delivering effective policies and programs for the Minister for Women and the Prime Minister.
Workplace gender equality
Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality outlines the Australian Government's vision for gender equality, including in workplaces. Efforts to advance workplace gender equality are critical for achieving the Strategy’s ambitions which include closing the gender pay gap and balancing unpaid work. These align with priority areas under the Strategy, particularly economic equality and security and unpaid and paid care.
Administrative Arrangements Order - 13 October 2022
The Administrative Arrangements Order (AAO) formally allocates executive responsibility among ministers. It sets out which matters and legislation are administered by which department or portfolio.
The current consolidated AAO is located on the Federal Register of Legislation.
The AAO as originally made and subsequent amendments are located on the left side bar.
Administrative Arrangements Order - 23 June 2022
Administrative Arrangements Order (AAOs) formally allocate executive responsibility among ministers. They set out which matters and legislation are administered by which department or portfolio.
Summary of Changes
On 23 June 2022, the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, made an Administrative Arrangements Order to commence on 1 July 2022.
Administrative Arrangements Order - 1 June 2022
Administrative Arrangements Order (AAOs) formally allocate executive responsibility among ministers. They set out which matters and legislation are administered by which department or portfolio.
Administrative Arrangements Order - 18 March 2021
Administrative Arrangements Order (AAOs) formally allocate executive responsibility among ministers. They set out which matters and legislation are administered by which department or portfolio.
Amendments made 15 April 2021, 10 June 2021, 28 June 2021 and 2 July 2021.
Administrative Arrangements Order - 5 December 2019
Administrative Arrangements Order (AAOs) formally allocate executive responsibility among ministers. They set out which matters and legislation are administered by which department or portfolio.
Amendments made 5 March 2020 and 2 April 2020
Summary of Changes
The new AAO reflects the following changes: