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Typically, more than one minister will administer a department of state. Any minister appointed to administer a department has the constitutional authority to administer:any part of that departmentany legislation administered by that department.In…
It is within the particularly Australian context that the objectives of the Parental Leave Act (2010)4 must be read, noting that the Act was introduced following a comprehensive analysis of the need for a paid parental leave scheme by the…
Agencies should consider the benefits of taking an integrated approach to integrity systems and culture. This can including bringing together the diversity of expertise across the organisation to share knowledge and address emerging issues.DFAT has…
How to apply for fundingThere are currently no open grant opportunities available under the Working for Women Program. Grant opportunities under the Working for Women Program are advertised on GrantConnect. Organisations are encouraged to subscribe…
The committee recommends that the Australian Government ensure that Australia keeps pace with international partners in sanctioning entities and individuals providing support to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including provision of weapons and…
The committee recommends the Australian Government strengthens support for Australia’s defence industry to provide equipment to Ukraine, and to develop innovative technologies relevant to modern warfare as highlighted by Ukraine’s defence against…
The Australian National Flag, or representation of the flag, may be used for commercial or advertising purposes without formal permission, subject to the following guidelines:
The flag should be used in a dignified manner and reproduced…
AlliancesNational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance Deputy ChairNational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance CEO and Board memberHarmony AllianceNational Rural Women’s Coalition CEONational Rural Women’s…
4.1 Governments defer making significant appointments during the caretaker period. When determining if an appointment qualifies as ‘significant’, agencies should consider the importance of the position and whether the proposed appointment is likely…
The committee recommends that the Australian Government, in line with recommendation 1, urgently develop a central point of contact for Australian aid and medical organisations seeking to provide assistance and aid to Ukraine.Government…
Submissions received by the review
Attorney-General’s Department
Australian Crime Commission
Australian Human Rights Commission
Australian Secret Intelligence Service
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation…
6.1 The convention that the Government avoids entering major commitments during the caretaker period also applies in the context of international negotiations. The Government ordinarily seeks to defer such negotiations or adopts observer status…
Australia’s external territories including Heard Island and the McDonald Islands, the Australian Antarctic Territory, Ashmore and Cartier Islands and the Coral Sea Islands, as well as the mainland Territory of Jervis Bay, have no insignia or emblems…
When flown in Australia or on Australian territory the Australian National Flag takes precedence over all other flags. See the order of precedence when flying the Australian National Flag in company with other flags.
The flag should not…
Australian Flags was first published under the auspices of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in 1995 to provide information about the Australian National Flag, official Australian flags such as the Australian Aboriginal Flag and…
Evolution of a national flag
Before federation, Australia’s colonies flew the flags of the United Kingdom: the Union Jack (more formally called the Union Flag) and its other flags.
The Union Jack was first raised in Australia on 29 April…
Monitoring and evaluation are critical to embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Agencies can adopt a positive mindset towards accountability, whether this is through initiating internal assessment, responding to external oversight, or…
5.1 Governments avoid entering major contracts or undertakings, including new grants agreements, during the caretaker period. When determining whether a contract or undertaking qualifies as ‘major’, agencies should consider:the dollar value of the…
The committee recommends that the Australian Government improve tracking of petroleum‐based products made with refined Russian oil, and apply autonomous sanctions as required in order to prevent the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products in…
The committee recommends that the Australian Government provide long‐ term certainty to Ukrainians already in Australia on temporary visas who wish to stay in Australia or are unable to safely return to Ukraine due to the ongoing war.Government…
Awards in the Australian system of honours are announced at various times of the year. These are:
Meritorious awards, including the Order of Australia - announced in January and June.
Australian Bravery Decorations - announced in April and…
Key conclusionsThe NWA model is suitable as a vehicle for delivering women’s voices to government and appears to be achieving the intended NWA outcomes.The NWA model is suitable for supporting the achievement of the WLDP objectives, but additional…
The committee recommends that the Australian Government expediently responds to requests from the Ukrainian Government for specific military and defence equipment and materiel, acknowledging that the Ukrainian authorities with direct knowledge of…
Key informationMinistry listsMinisterial offices, departments of state and guide to responsibilitiesInstruments of ministerial appointment and revocationActing ministerial arrangementsAdministrative Arrangements OrdersCode of Conduct for…
Ongoing operations and representation as the national peak body for volunteering in Australia.