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Establishment of the Defence and Veterans’ Services CommissionThe Defence and Veterans’ Services Commission will provide independent oversight and evidence-based advice to government on reforms to improve suicide prevention and wellbeing outcomes…
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…
A State Memorial for the Honourable Gary Nairn AO will take place at 11.00 am on Friday, 22 November 2024 at the Mulloon Institute’s Home Farm rural property, 3585 Kings Highway, Bungendore, New South Wales.In 1996, Mr Nairn was…
7.1 Political participation by officials7.1.1 The APS Values set out in the Public Service Act 1999 include the value of being ‘Impartial’, which states that “The APS is apolitical and provides the Government with advice that is frank, honest,…
Special nature of Cabinet documentsCabinet documentation is any material departments and agencies prepare that is:intended for submission to the Cabinet (generally Cabinet submissions and attached material, including presentations)documents dealing…
The Parliamentary and Government Branch is responsible for the administration of the Commonwealth Flag Network.
This free service notifies flag marshals of flag protocol when flying the Australian National Flag on special…
For each portfolio, the Ministry list identifies:Cabinet ministersother ministersparliamentary secretaries (referred to as ‘assistant ministers’).The Ministry list also identifies representation in the other chamber, once settled.…
The Australian Government must utilise its legislative, regulatory and spending powers to ensure all Australian workplaces create safe, secure, flexible and equitable work opportunities that support women’s economic participation.…
The Parliamentary and Government Branch would like to express its thanks to the people and organisations that contributed their knowledge and expertise to each edition of Australian Symbols.
National Archives of Australia…
BackgroundPM&C’s Cabinet Division has, for many years, successfully managed the transfer of Cabinet records to the NAA. Perhaps, because of this, the process became a matter of routine without periodic review. It is clear that, over time,…
The Australian National Flag, or representation of the flag, may be used for commercial or advertising purposes without formal permission, subject to the following guidelines:
The flag should be used in a dignified manner and reproduced…
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…
PreambleThe defence of Australia, its people, and its national interests is the Australian Government’s most important responsibility. The decision to engage in armed conflict is one of the most consequential options available to the Government in…
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…
The Parliamentary and Government Branch would like to express its thanks to the people and organisations that contributed their knowledge and expertise to each edition of Australian Flags:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
Ministers (including Parliamentary Secretaries or Assistant Ministers) may need to travel overseas for a variety of reasons, for example, to undertake negotiations and discussions with overseas counterparts, to put Australia’s view…
There have been improvements in women's representation in Australia's political and public life, and key leadership roles over recent decades, particularly at all levels of government.Representation of women in political and public lifeThe…
Meeting timetableCabinet meets in the Cabinet room at Parliament House, Canberra, in most weeks of the year. Special Cabinet meetings may be held at other times and other places, as necessary, for example in Commonwealth Parliamentary…
We strive to be efficient and accountable in how we administer the Government’s programs and policies.The information and documents we provide demonstrate how we achieve this and how you can request further information from us.Corporate…
Guidelines on Overseas Visits by Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries.
Cabinet government is founded on the principle of collective decision-making which is rooted in ancient tradition.Set in a mosaic within the Victorian Parliament, which housed the Commonwealth Parliament from Federation until 1927, is a verse from…
Brief on the Status of Government Responses to Parliamentary Committee Reports, relating to issues on Australia as a republic.
International Womens Day Parliamentary Breakfast
Documents relating to the role and responsibility of the Assistant Minister for the Republic and Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney-General, the Hon. Matt Thistlethwaite MP.
Question time briefs prepared for Parliamentary Question Time on 13 November 2023 regarding Hamas, Israel and Gaza, and NZYQ v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs & Anor