The Australian Government is committed to addressing climate change, ensuring affordable and reliable energy for all Australians and driving economic growth while protecting and restoring our environment.
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) works with the following agencies to deliver policies across these areas:
The Office for Women (OFW) is the Australian Government’s central gender equality institution, situated within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Operating from the centre of government, OFW provides leadership to improve the lives of women and advance gender equality, focusing effort across government in line with Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality.
The Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA) in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs has released a report on the effect of translating communication material on increasing participation in the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).
It is used by Australian Government departments and agencies, statutory and non-statutory authorities, the Parliament and Commonwealth courts and tribunals.
Australian Government departments and agencies should refer to the Australian Government Branding Guidelines when undertaking branding exercises.
Our symbols represent what is unique about the nation and reflect different aspects of our cultural life and history. The story of Australia's symbols is rich and colourful and fosters unity within Australian society.
Australia's national symbols that have been officially chosen (via vote, legislation or proclamation) to represent Australia and its states and territories include:
The Australian National Flag is paraded by our defence forces and displayed around the country at sporting events and by service organisations, schools, community groups and private citizens.
To find out more information about recipients of Australian honours, search the Australian honours database. There are options to perform a simple search based on name, announcement, medal/award type, or an advanced search which searches all the database fields in any combination.
Our Protocol and International Visits Branch provides high-level support for the Prime Minister’s overseas visits and Guest of Government visits to Australia, as well as virtual meetings and summits with Heads of State and Heads of Government.
We also support and coordinate ceremonial and state occasions involving the Prime Minister, including State Funeral and Memorial Services, Ceremonial Welcomes at Parliament House, official hospitality in association with the Prime Minister’s XI Cricket Match, and events of national significance.
Australia is not traditionally a gift giving country. However, good manners, goodwill and the respect for other countries’ customs may necessitate the presentation and receipt of gifts.