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The Secretaries Board met at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters. The Board welcomed Dr Steven Kennedy PSM, Secretary, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet as the new Chair of the Board.…
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…
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…
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 …
Date: 11 April, 9 May, 23 May and 21 June 2024Hosts: Ms Robyn Kruk AO, Panel Chair, Professor Catherine Bennett, Panel Member and Dr Angela Jackson, Panel Member, Commonwealth Government COVID-…
The flags of the Australian states all bear the Union Jack on a dark blue background and each is distinguished by a state badge. These flags were created between 1870 and 1904. The territory flags were introduced more recently.…
How Australia engages with the world has profound implications for the security and prosperity of Australians. PM&C advises the Prime Minister on Australia’s bilateral relations with other countries and role in global and regional cooperation.…
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 strategies to improve the APSto identify strategic…
Date: Thursday 25 June and Friday 5 July 2024Hosts: Ms Robyn Kruk AO, Panel Chair and Professor Catherine Bennett, Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response InquiryParticipants:…
The CabinetThe Cabinet is the council of senior ministers who are empowered by the Australian Government (‘the Government’) to take binding decisions on its behalf.As a forum, the Cabinet seeks…
Date: Monday 17 June 2024Hosts: Ms Robyn Kruk AO, Panel Chair, and Professor Catherine Bennett, Panel Member, Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response InquiryParticipants: This…
About this documentThis information is from the Expert Panel.The information is about the review of what more could be done to stop violence of women and children. It is written in a way that is easy to understand.You can read more about this…
A flag competition
In 1900, with federation looming, the search for a national flag began. A Melbourne journal, the Review of Reviews for Australasia, launched a competition in November 1900, offering a first prize of £50. The journal…
A State Funeral for the Honourable John Kerin AO will be held at 2.00pm on Friday 14 April 2023 in the Members’ Dining Room, Old Parliament House, Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes, ACT.Mr Kerin was the Minister for Primary Industry from 1983…
Date: Thursday 13 June 2024Hosts: Dr Angela Jackson, Panel Member, Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response InquiryParticipants: This roundtable brought together a range of…
Instruments of Authorisation that enable a Minister from another portfolio to act for a Minister who is unavailable for a period of two weeks or more are published on the Federal Register of LegislationAgriculture, Fisheries and…
Australia’s national symbols posters are a series of educational posters that include information about all six of Australia’s national symbols, including the Australian National Flag, Australian National Anthem,…
The Secretaries Board met at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.Psychological safety and integrity in the APSThe Board discussed fostering a pro-integrity culture through psychological safety with…
Wearing awardsRecipients of awards are granted insignia as a visual expression of the honour conferred on them.For Australian awards, the presentation box generally contains a range of pieces:the full-size medala miniature with…