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Objective
The Panel shall examine and report on whether Australian law (Commonwealth, State and Territory) adequately protects the human right to freedom of religion.
Scope
In undertaking this Review, the Panel should…
FunctionsSection 64 of the Public Service Act 1999 establishes the Secretaries Board. Its functions are:to take responsibility for the stewardship of the APS and for developing and implementing…
Executive summaryThe interim report summarises the Taskforce’s findings to date—and includes three initiatives recommended for immediate implementation. A final report will be submitted to Government in June 2020.The challengeDespite Australia’s…
OverviewViolence against women and children remains a national crisis in Australia. While there has been significant action and investment towards ending gender-based violence, including through the National Plan to End Violence against Women and…
On 30 September 2022, National Cabinet established the Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council (the Council) as part of a renewed federal relations architecture.The Council, co-chaired by Minister for Women, Senator the Hon…
Message from PM&C Reconciliation Champion and First Nations Champion At PM&C it is our mission to improve the lives of all Australians. To do this we must ensure our policy development and advice is informed by the…
Public Service (Secretary of the Department of the Treasury) - Reappointment 2024I, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth …
Public Service (Secretary of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water) Appointment 2025I, the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General…
Information about the Australian National Flag is also available on this website.Australian Aboriginal Flag The Australian Aboriginal Flag was first raised on 9 July 1971 at Victoria Square in Adelaide. It was also used at the Aboriginal Tent…
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…
Guiding recommendation: Ensure systems are in place for rapid and transparent evidence collection, synthesis and evaluation.The operating environment during the alert phase of a pandemic involves high levels…
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…
1.9 billion combined population Source: IMF, 2022 US $34.8 trillion combined GDP Quad countries account for 44% of two-way…
The purpose of the Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry (the Inquiry) is to identify lessons learned to improve Australia’s preparedness for future pandemics.ScopeThe Inquiry will review the Commonwealth Government’s…
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.Clerk of the SenateThe Board received a briefing from Mr Richard Pye, Clerk of…
Strategic OutlookThe Board discussed government priorities, emerging risks and strategic issues.The Board received an update on geostrategic issues from Ms Jan Adams AO PSM, Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Mr…
Purpose of Strategic Leadership GroupThe Secretaries Board requires sufficient time for members to participate in strategic, forward-looking discussions on significant public policy or administration matters. To…
Guiding recommendation: Decision‑making processes in a pandemic need to fully account for the broader health, economic and social impacts of decisions, and the changing level and nature of risk to…
"AI cannot make human-centred decisions and cannot understand wants or be empathetic" (Workshop participant)Emerging technologies such as AI may fundamentally shape not just how public services are designed, but how people interact…
The Secretaries Board met 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 including preparing for…
Public Interest Disclosure ProceduresDeclaration pursuant to s59 of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013I, Melinda Bopping, Chief People Officer of the People…
The Secretaries Board met at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) and discussed the following matters.APS Integrity TaskforceProfessor Glyn Davis AC, Secretary of PM&C, noted the…
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…
Problem-solving
Applies rich and credible policy, delivery or functional expertise and knowledge of government in all contexts
Solves problems with intellectual rigour, efficacy and pragmatism…
The Secretaries Board met at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.APS ReformThe Board agreed an approach to engage APS staff in developing an APS Purpose Statement (Recommendation 6…