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The WGEA Review proposes targeted changes to the Workplace Gender Equality Act and its associated legislative instruments to accelerate the pace of change in reducing Australia’s gender pay gap, improving gender equality in Australia workplaces, and…
The Australian Government’s Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality was launched by the Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher on 7 March 2024.This Strategy outlines the Australian Government's vision for gender…
Australia’s states and territories are the first responders to incidents that occur within their jurisdictions. States and territories are responsible for crisis management at the jurisdictional level, including preparedness, response, relief and…
The Australian Government uses a 4-tier approach to guide and support appropriate and consistent levels of coordination in response to crises.There is no standardised response to crises. Every crisis is unique and will present different challenges.…
Where a significant government appointment is proposed, the responsible minister must write to the Prime Minister seeking approval of the appointment before any action is finalised. While significant appointments will require Cabinet…
The Australian Government Crisis Management Framework (the Framework) is the Australian Government’s capstone policy framing Australia’s national crisis management arrangements.The Framework takes an all-hazards approach to crisis management,…
Wearing awardsRecipients of awards are granted insignia as a visual expression of the honour conferred on them.For Australian awards, the presentation box generally contains a range of pieces:the full-size medala miniature with ribbonfor some awards…
This Framework and the Handbook are reviewed annually. A comprehensive review will occur every 5 years, as well as following significant or novel crises. An administrative review will be conducted in all other years and may be…
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…
In settling Cabinet arrangements, it is open to the Prime Minister of the day to adopt the organisation and system he or she wishes, subject only to the provisions of the Ministers of State Act 1952. The Ministry, the …
Australian National Anthem protocolsThe Australian National Anthem is an important national symbol of Australia and should be treated with respect and dignity. All Australians are encouraged to sing the Australian National Anthem (the Anthem) and…
A record of when the Prime Minister received a letter regarding an allegation against a cabinet minister and its referral to authorities
The membership of the National Security Committee in 2019 and 2009
FOI was responded to…
The Australian Government is committed to gender responsive budgeting and putting gender equality and impacts on women at the centre of budget decision making. The resources on this page are designed to support the Australian Public Service to…
Table 1. Acronyms, abbreviations and definitionsTermMeaningArchives ActArchives Act 1983Cabinet documentAny material that departments and agencies prepare that is: intended for submission to the Cabinet; or a…
Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality outlines the Australian Government's vision for gender equality – an Australia where people are safe, treated with respect, have choices, and have access to resources and equal outcomes no matter…
For the purpose of an Australian Government response, Tier 4 coordination may be triggered by any type of hazard(s) where the complexity and severity of impacts and consequences requires the highest level of coordination across the full span of…
Following a media query on 18 December 2023, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) identified that it had failed to transfer 78 Cabinet records from 2003 to the National Archives of Australia (…
The Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council (Council) was convened virtually today, attended by:Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher (Commonwealth)The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP (Commonwealth)The Hon Justine Elliot MP (Commonwealth)The Hon Kate Thwaites…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, along with the Governor-General Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, will welcome Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Australia in October this year.While The King has previously made 15…
Do you know a public servant who has given outstanding service for the public, their clients or their team? Nominate them for a Public Service Medal (PSM).The PSM recognises excellence across the public service and is awarded twice a year by the…
Less controversial submissions can be settled by circulation to Cabinet ministers.The circulation period is ten days after lodgement—hence the process is termed the ‘ten day rule’.Under this arrangement, PM&C is responsible for…
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…
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The National Women’s Alliances Grant Opportunity is open for applications, with up to $10.88 million available.Under Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality (the Strategy), the Australian Government is increasing funding and offering…