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Key legislation
Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
Workplace Gender Equality (Matters in relation to Gender Equality Indicators) Instrument 2013 (No. 1)
Workplace Gender Equality (Minimum Standards) Instrument 2014
Sources
ABS (…
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.…
IntroductionAustralia is facing some of its greatest strategic challenges of the last 70 years. Departments and agencies need to engage with the strategic policy sector where practical and necessary to do so. The government…
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…
The Australian Government must undertake a long-term, targeted and deliberate investment program to ensure women are leading and building the economy in equal measure to men.Immediate actions5.1. Leverage the…
We provide clear and persuasive advice to the government on how it might best tackle the significant issues facing Australia. Our priorities include:supporting the Prime Minister in his role as head of the Australian Government and the Cabinet and…
Organisations and people interviewed by the review
Australian Government
The Hon Julia Gillard MP, Prime Minister
The Hon Kevin Rudd MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs
The Hon Stephen Smith MP, Minister…
Senator the Hon. Katy Gallagher Minister for Women PO Box 6100 Senate Parliament House Canberra ACT 260024 March 2023Dear MinisterRE: WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EQUALITY TASKFORCE ADVICE FOR MAY 2023 BUDGETIn…
Overall gender balance on government boardsThe existing targets for gender balance on government boards are:Women to hold 50% of all Australian Government board positionsWomen to hold at least 40% of Australian…
The Secretaries Board met at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.APS Integrity UpdateThe Board discussed the report of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme and…
A State Funeral for the Honourable Simon Crean will take place at 11.00 am on Thursday 20 July 2023 at St Paul’s Cathedral, Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria.In 1990, Mr Crean was elected the Member for Hotham in Victoria. He was later appointed…
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…
The National Office for Child Safety (National Office) is seeking experts, advocates and people with lived experience to help drive its efforts to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse.
The National Office is establishing a National Strategy…
Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report — guidelinesThe Australian Government has committed to a gender diversity target of women holding 50 per cent of Government board positions overall, and women and men each…
The Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council (Council) was convened in Canberra and virtually today, attended by:Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher (Commonwealth)The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP (Commonwealth)The Hon Justine Elliot MP (Commonwealth)Ms…
Updated 10 February 2023*
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 the following members to the…
The Secretaries Board met at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) and discussed the following matters.APS Integrity TaskforceProfessor Glyn Davis AC, Secretary of PM&C, noted the substantial program of…
One of the key themes in the consultation feedback was the need to accelerate progress on gender equality in Australian workplaces. While progress has been made, there is more to do. Gender inequality persists across women’s economic security, women…
Let me acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong/Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation as traditional custodians of these unceded lands and recognise other Aboriginal people with connection to Narrm and the region. We are privileged to…
Men are typically over represented in management and leadership roles across most industries. This is particularly the case in mining, construction, utilities and manufacturing.[31] Even in female‑dominated industries, men are still more likely to…
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…
On 23 August 2024, the Australian Government received the final report from the expert panel appointed to undertake a rapid review of evidence-based approaches to prevent gender-based violence. The report provides specific and practical advice to…
Minutes and other records of meetings of the Net Zero Economy Advisory Board, together with meeting agenda and agenda papers.Other information note:Revised decision giving great access to documents…
The inaugural meeting of the Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council was held today, which has now been formally established under the National Cabinet architecture.The Council, co-chaired by Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher…
The Government's response to COVID-19 involved development of national health strategies and plans, that considered the diverse health needs of Australians,7 Recognising COVID-19 would exacerbate existing gender inequalities and violence against…