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Australian Government | Opal – Australia’s National Gemstone
Australia’s Opal fields are larger than all the Opal fields in the rest of the world combined.
Types of Opals found in Australia
Precious Opal displays play-…
Congratulations to The King's Birthday 2023 Honours List recipients who were announced today by the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd).The achievements of 1,192 Australians across…
In accordance with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983, the Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Professor Glyn Davis AC, has appointed Ms Daryl Karp AM to the Nomination Panel for appointments…
Although the recorded outcomes of Cabinet discussions are often referred to as Cabinet ‘decisions’, they are formally known as Cabinet minutes. As the Cabinet has no legal or statutory status, the decision‐maker from a legal perspective is normally…
Are you a 2021 graduate in the Australian Public Service (APS)? Or are you a data professional wanting to share your knowledge with the future leaders of the APS?
The Graduate Data Network (GDN) is hosting the 2022 Graduate Data Forum, an annual…
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 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…
The Information Publication Scheme (IPS) provides a legislative framework for the publication of government information. We prepared an agency plan to outline how we will deliver the IPS.Our agency planPM&C is an agency subject to the…
The instruments by which the then Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, was appointed to portfolios other than the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet during 2020 and 2021.
Appointment of Minister of State: Scott John Morrison,…
Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott AO today sent a joint open letter to all APS staff.Read the full Open Letter.
Today, the Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Phil Gaetjens and APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott AO sent a joint Open Letter to all APS staff. This letter thanks staff and talks about the return to our usual workplaces.…
ColleaguesWe have a unique role in Australia, serving the Government, the Parliament and the Australian people. Because of that role expectations of us are high, and rightly so.It is not always easy to separate the personal from the professional.…
In 2019, staff at the Department (PM&C) rebranded the staff diversity networks, which includes the Women’s Network, to establish a consistent look and feel.
The Women’s Network logo retained a “W” icon which staff had been using for a number of…
Independent Inquiry into matters raised by Ms Rachelle Miller in her statement of 2 December 2021 (PDF 478 KB)
The Australian Government has released its response to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Inquiry report into Australian support for Ukraine.The government has accepted, in full or in part, 9 of the 22 recommendations; and…
We request the following information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act) in relation to CDP participants who have commenced in the program and have a mutual obligation requirement (i.e. not identified as a volunteer) as at…
Background and contextWork has been occurring for decades at the frontline, policy and decision-making levels to reduce and ultimately end domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV). This includes through the current National Plan…
On Tuesday, 25 March 2025, the Treasurer, the Hon Jim Chalmers MP, delivered the 2025–26 Budget.The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet contributes to several important initiatives announced in the Budget. Information is available on our…
International Women’s Day (IWD) is 8 March. This year’s theme is March Forward: For all women and girls. It calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all. This IWD marks one-year since the Government released…
On 1 January 1901, the six colonies united to form the Commonwealth of Australia. In search of a flag for the new nation, the Commonwealth Government announced a worldwide competition.
Entrants were invited to submit colour…
1973 Royal Visit programIn partnership with the National Library, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has shared digital copies of its collection of official Royal Visit programs.Read the 1973 program on Trove …
During his visit to London, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street to discuss the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement, AUKUS and our efforts to support an open, prosperous and secure Indo-…
The Crisis Arrangements Committee (CAC) is the peak Australian Government senior officials’ crisis management preparedness committee. It has a role in ensuring that Australian Government operational crisis planning and preparedness…