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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 on…
Legislative requirements under the Archives ActUnder the Archives Act, the NAA is responsible for identifying, preserving and making publicly available the archival resources of the Commonwealth.Inadequate security clearancesSection 29 of the…
Intelligence, oversight, safeguards and the law
The terrorist attacks in the United States on 11 September 2001 marked the start of a decade of legislation creating new terrorism offences and conferring new powers – particularly on ASIO and the…
Our approach to risk managementPM&C operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. There is inherent risk in everything we do and it is not possible, or necessarily desirable, to eliminate all risks. We strive to achieve the right balance…
August 2024Acknowledgement of CountryThe Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians of the lands on which we work, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and…
Australian Government agencies maintain capabilities to operationalise their designated roles under national plans. The Australian Government also maintains a number of capabilities to support whole of Afustralian Government and national…
Leaders in the APS are stewards of culture and should have the skills to foster an environment where integrity conversations are common. Peer learning and support can occur when leaders share ethical dilemmas and reflections on…
Create economic growth and jobs
Overview
We support the Government to deliver sustainable economic growth and job creation, which improves the lives of Australians and helps individuals, families and communities.
PM&C achieves this by…
The Australian Government must provide leadership and accountability for driving economic equality outcomes and embed gender equity into its decision making, budgeting and policy design, implementation and evaluation mechanisms.…
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…
Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations and communities is important to PM&C. Mutually beneficial outcomes can be realised when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples forge their…
The Secretaries Board met at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.Closing the GapThe Board held a strategic discussion with Ms Pat Turner AM, convenor of the Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
Australian Government ministers and officials use various mechanisms to conduct crisis coordination, depending on the nature of the crisis. These mechanisms can rapidly bring relevant stakeholders together to ensure that the crisis response is…
Building on our already strong foundations, we will continue to prioritise inclusion and diversity through the Inclusion and Diversity Action Plan. Actions will be undertaken in consultation with relevant stakeholders including Employee Networks and…
Please allow me to also acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of these unceded lands and recognise the many Aboriginal people with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We are privileged to be on…
Guiding recommendation: Ensure the rapid mobilisation of a national governance structure for leaders to collaborate and support a national response that reflects health, social, economic and equity priorities.The COVID‑19 pandemic…
An important function of this Framework is articulating the roles and responsibilities of Australian Government ministers and senior officials. During a significant crisis, clarity of purpose and priorities is crucial for ensuring that an Australian…
Key resourcesPM&C Reconciliation Action PlanWe celebrate and respect the knowledge, understandings and experiences of the custodians of the oldest living cultures in the world and recognise the immeasurable contribution that Aboriginal and…
Purpose of Strategic Leadership GroupThe Secretaries Board requires sufficient time for members to participate in strategic, forward-looking discussions on significant public policy or administration matters. To enable this to occur, every third…
As a central agency PM&C is committed to setting a high standard for reconciliation, both internally and externally. Core to this work is building, strengthening and sustaining trusted relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
Good advice and policy are informed by a diverse range of voices, views and perspectives, and are strengthened through collaboration with those individuals, organisations or sectors that could either be affected by the policy or decision, or could…
This Strategy seeks to build on PM&C’s already strong ongoing initiatives, frameworks and systems to strengthen our commitment to workplace inclusion and diversity now and into the future.In 2022, 84% of PM&C APS…
By convention, the Government ensures that important decisions are not taken in the caretaker period that would bind an incoming government and limit its freedom of action. The basic caretaker conventions require Government to avoid making major…
Keeping Australians safe and our economy prosperous are key priorities for the government. As the Prime Minister has said, peace, prosperity and stability can never be taken for granted. Australia is therefore investing in strong and productive…
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 APS capacity341…