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Review of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
Context
The Government announced in the Women’s Budget Statement 2021-22 a targeted review (the Review) of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (the WGE Act). This followed the Workplace…
The Review met with all relevant, available current and former PM&C officials to confirm all 2003 Cabinet records had now been transferred from PM&C to the NAA. The Reviewer also physically inspected the relevant areas within PM&C that…
The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises a State Memorial Service for Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE will be held at 4:00pm on Sunday 26 February 2023, at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Road,…
The Australian Government has commenced consultation on regulatory settings to position Australia as a leader in digital economy regulation.
As part of this consultation, The Digital Technology Taskforce has released an issues paper, Positioning…
Each box represents a portfolio. As a general rule, there is one department in each portfolio. However, there can be two departments in one portfolio.Cabinet Ministers are shown in bold type. Assistant Ministers in italics are…
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters, skies and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and…
In settling Cabinet arrangements, it is open to the Prime Minister of the day to adopt the organisation and system he or she wishes, subject only to the provisions of the Ministers of State Act 1952. The Ministry, the Cabinet and Cabinet Committees…
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.COVID-19 Response InquiryThe Board received an update from Ms Robyn Kruk AO, Panel Chair, on the progress of the Commonwealth…
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet does not tolerate dishonest or fraudulent behaviour. We are committed to deterring, preventing and detecting such behaviour in the delivery of programmes to disadvantaged Australians.Fraud undermines…
Secure handling of Cabinet documentsCabinet documents, including pre‐exposure drafts, exposure drafts, drafts for coordination comments, final submissions, and drafting comments (including coordination comments), must only be circulated via the…
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety described the need to build an aged care profession. There are currently limited opportunities to add to initial worker training and build specialisation, even though the increasingly complex…
Probation340. The probationary period for new employees is 6 months unless set out otherwise in the letter of offer or determined otherwise by the Delegate.Job SecurityCommitment to ongoing employment and rebuilding…
The change introduced from 1 July 2023 to combine the 18 weeks plus 2 weeks will provide a total of 20 weeks for a couple (or a single parent). This removes the primary carer assumption designed into the current scheme and will allow opportunity to…
An ongoing, national priorityOn 28 April 2024, the Prime Minister declared that Australia faced a ‘national crisis’ of violence against women, with one woman being killed every four days.8 On 1 May 2024, National Cabinet met to discuss this national…
The King’s Royal title in Australia is King Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of Australia and his other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth.One Australian prime minister has served during The King’s reign: the 31st …
Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
Summary of WGEA Review recommendations
What?
Who?
1. Make it easier for employers to report to WGEA and improve collection and sharing of gender data…
The Reviewers express their appreciation to:
The intelligence agencies and their officers for their complete and courteous cooperation throughout this Review
The people and organisations who provided submissions or participated in interviews…
The Australian Public Service (APS) Commission released the APS Mobility Framework in April of this year.
The Framework supports and guides members of the APS to use mobility as a strategic workforce tool, focussing on three high…
Ensuring an adequate standard of livingAustralia's social security system is a taxpayer-funded, non‑contributory system supporting basic living standards and economic participation of Australians.Income support payments, including…
The Quad is a diplomatic partnership between Australia, India, Japan and the United States. Quad partners share a vision for an open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific where we all can cooperate, trade and thrive.Australia is deeply committed to…
Guidance on matters for collective agreementCollective agreement can be sought at a Cabinet meeting or through ministerial correspondence.As a general rule, ministers should put before their colleagues the sorts of issues on which they themselves…
The Northern Territory Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet advises that a State Funeral for the Honourable Keith John Austin Asche AC KC will take place at 10.30am on Monday, 3 February 2025, at the Darwin Convention …
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…
The Australian Government is committed to supporting the global Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda to ensure empowering outcomes for women and girls in conflict and post-conflict settings, and considered a global leader in this…