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The proclamation of the accession of His Majesty The King, Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of Australia and his other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth will be announced by the Governor-General of the…
Colleagues,As you would know, the Prime Minister has announced a federal election will be held on Saturday 3 May 2025.The caretaker period commenced with the dissolution of the House of Representatives this morning. It will continue until…
The National Federation Reform Council (NFRC), made up of the Prime Minister, Premiers, Chief Ministers, Treasurers and President of the Australian Local Government Association, met virtually Friday 10 December.
The NFRC…
Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report — Guidelines
The Australian Government is working towards a gender diversity target of women holding 50 per cent of Government…
Over the years, Australia has made great progress towards gender equality including through implementation of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984,[1] establishing the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), introducing paid parental…
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Cyclone Tracy. On Christmas Day 1974, a severe tropical cyclone devastated Darwin, the Northern Territory’s capital city. The Northern Territory Government has requested half-masting of flags…
On behalf of the people of Australia, the Australian Government has announced a national contribution of $10,000 to the charity Friends of the Western Ground Parrot, in honour of The King’s Coronation.The…
Each award or medal has eligibility requirements. The agencies with responsibility for administering awards in the Australian honours system are:
The Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat at Government House in…
ContextThe Government has an ambitious agenda to strengthen integrity across the Australian public sector. Important reforms underway include the establishment of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, strengthening whistleblower…
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 -…
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has finalised a review into the circumstances of the lease of the Port of Darwin. The review found that:there is a robust regulatory system in place to manage risks to critical infrastructure,…
GenderGender is a social and cultural concept. It is about social and cultural differences in identity, expression and experience as a man, woman or non-binary person. Non-binary is an umbrella term describing gender identities that are not…
Australia is committed to the United Nations Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. Australia's domestic approach to disaster risk reduction is guided by the National Disaster Risk Reduction…
The following principles underpin each recommendation and should be at the forefront in their implementation. In our efforts to prevent domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV), Australia must:Explicitly prioritise the…
His Excellency Dr Hage Geingob, President of Namibia, died on 4 February 2024.As a mark of mourning and respect, and in accordance with protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Sunday…
The South Australian Department of the Premier and Cabinet has issued a request for flags to be flown at half-mast with immediate effect on Friday, 17 November 2023. This is a mark of mourning for a South Australian Police officer who lost…
Seeds of Australia’s national floral emblem, the Golden Wattle, were launched into space in December 2020 for a seven month journey as part of the ground-breaking ‘What’ll Happen to the Wattle??!’ program.
The ‘What’ll happen to…
Care and support systems are complex and accessing them can be confusing for people who require care and support. This confusion can prevent people from receiving services they need when they need them. Surveys indicate that 67 per cent of people…
Contact the relevant areas of the departments or agencies, to identify and analyse this data and determine its relevance to each policy item. Highly disaggregated data can be sensitive, and the Office for the National Data Commissioner has guidance…
The Quad is committed to contributing to maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific region, which is fundamental for stability and prosperity. At the 2022 Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo, Quad Leaders announced the Indo-Pacific Partnership…
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet contributes to a number of important measures announced in the Budget including:The Women’s Leadership Package to support women’s safety, economic security, leadership, health and wellbeing, including…
Parents were enthusiastic about the extension of the current scheme to 26 weeks by 2026. Nevertheless, they felt that 26 weeks paid leave is not long enough for parents to care for young children in the way they preferred. Fathers want greater…