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The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.Strategic OutlookThe Board discussed government priorities, emerging risks and strategic issues.The Board received an update from Dr…
These recommendations centre on the development of strategic advice on options to strengthen the NWA model and delivery of its objectives and outcomes.ResourcingEstablish options to increase and extend grant funding for the…
Our roleThe Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) plays a unique role within the Australian Public Service (APS) in our support to the Government. Our purpose and role is to support the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, portfolio…
The Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council (the Council) was convened virtually today to bring together Commonwealth and state and territory governments to drive national progress on gender equality and gender-based violence.…
The Long-term Insights BriefingsThis is the first in an enduring series of public service-led Long-term Insights Briefings. The Long-term Insights Briefings are an initiative under Priority Two of the APS Reform Agenda: An APS that puts people and…
Please allow me to also acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of these unceded lands and recognise the many Aboriginal people with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We are privileged to be on…
Guiding recommendation: Build and maintain coordinated national public health emergency communication mechanisms to deliver timely, tailored and effective communications, utilising strong regional, local and…
PM&C plays an important role in driving a whole-of-government and whole-of-nation approach, at both a national and international level. In doing so, we collaborate closely with state and territory governments, and foreign…
Board achievementsA collegiate and collaborative BoardThe general view expressed in interviews was that the Board works well, is collegiate and collaborative, able to have honest discussions and sets a good tone across the APS.It has benefited from…
The Australian Government must provide leadership and accountability for driving economic equality outcomes and embed gender equity into its decision making, budgeting and policy design, implementation and evaluation…
Establishment of the Defence and Veterans’ Services CommissionThe Defence and Veterans’ Services Commission will provide independent oversight and evidence-based advice to government on reforms to improve suicide prevention and wellbeing outcomes…
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (the Department) is collecting your personal information, namely your email address, name, state, and where provided, your organisation type to send you editions of the PM&C Newsletter.For the…
Let me acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong/Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation as traditional custodians of these unceded lands and recognise other Aboriginal people with connection to Narrm and the region. We are privileged to…
The Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council (Council) was convened in Canberra and virtually today, attended by:Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher (Commonwealth)The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP (Commonwealth)The Hon Justine Elliot MP (Commonwealth)Ms…
The Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA), in partnership with the Australian Energy Regulator (AER), has released the Improving Energy Bills Final Report.
The report applies behavioural…
Note 1: Assessment of performance measures and targetsMeasuresTo assess how we fulfil our purpose and measure achievement, we use a mix of output, effectiveness and efficiency measures, including qualitative and quantitative…
WebsitesAustralian Public Service Commission: Integrity in the APSAPS Academy: Integrity CraftCommonwealth Fraud Prevention Centre: Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Centre…
The National Women's Health Strategy outlines a national approach to improving health outcomes for all women and girls. The Strategy identifies 5 priority areas: maternal, sexual and reproductive health; healthy…
PM&C is directly responsible for delivering some Australian Government programs. We also support the Cabinet as the focal point of government decision-making and assist the PM&C Secretary in their APS stewardship responsibilities. We deliver…
How we measure our performancePortfolio Budget Statements 2023–24What we doOutcome 1Provide high-quality policy advice and support to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, portfolio ministers and assistant ministers,…
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In accordance with section 61A of the Public Service Act 1999, the Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Australian Public Service Commissioner have established a …
Established by the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Workplace Gender Equality Act), the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) manages a reporting program, in which non-public sector employers with 100 or more employees (‘relevant employers’)…
Addressing workplace sexual harassmentMeasures taken to encourage reporting of sexual harassment in the workplace can be found in response to question 17c.The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2009 amended the Fair Work…
The Australian Government must provide women in Australia with lifelong, accessible, flexible and affordable education and skill building. They must also remove existing disincentives and inequities that perpetuate industry and occupational…
The Australian Government must invest in policies and programs that recognise the economic importance and value of care work in Australia and help families to better share caring responsibilities.Immediate actions2.1.…