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Prior to the introduction of the Australian system of honours and awards, Australians could be appointed to British Orders.Timeline for Australia’s Honours and AwardsThe system of Australian honours was established in 1975. It replaced the…
PM&C is committed to assisting the APS to achieve employment targets set out in the Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy 2020-2024 and APS Disability Employment Strategy 2020-2025:Five percent Aboriginal and…
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIAPublic Service Act 1999Public Service (Secretary of the Department of Health and Aged Care) Appointment 2023I, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting…
Leading
Supports and mentors others through a strengths-based approach
Empowers others to deliver and challenges them to reach their highest potential
Embraces and role models courageous conversations in a…
Financial assistanceThe Australian Government may provide financial assistance to states and territories to support prevention and preparedness activities.The Australian Government may provide financial assistance to states and…
Figure 6. Coordination functionsThe Lead Coordinating Senior Official performs functions to support near-term preparedness for, response to and early recovery from crisis (see Figure 6), including:…
Key Note: The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) will only action claims that relate to defective administration or inaction specifically caused by PM&C.CDDA claims that do not relate to PM&C must be sent to the…
PMC's 28 July 2021 letter serving notice of intent to consider a vexatious declaration application with the Information Comissioner
The 1st August 2021 letter ‘Response to PMC notice of intent to consider vexatious declaration…
The shift to customer-centred funding models has sometimes resulted in new pressures on the care and support workforce. For example, many people receiving care and support may want care and support…
Executive Summary
The Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report, prepared annually by the Australian Government Office for Women, outlines performance against the Australian Government’s gender diversity target for Government boards…
Dear ColleaguesWhen Australians think of good government, a whole range of different associations come to mind. Some think first about policy, and how good government means making progress on complex national issues. Many see good government through…
Current approach
Employers report to WGEA on a small number of matters related to sex-based harassment and discrimination. This is set out in the Workplace Gender Equality (Matters in relation to Gender Equality Indicators) Instrument 2013 (No. 1…
Note 1: Assessment of performance measures and targetsMeasuresTo assess how we fulfil our purpose and measure achievement, we use a mix of output, effectiveness and efficiency measures, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies and proxy…
Administrative Arrangements Order (AAOs) formally allocate executive responsibility among ministers. They set out which matters and legislation are administered by which department or portfolio.Includes a summary of changes document.Amendments made…
Document on Amendment of Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (Iraq) Declaration 2004 to extend to specified commercial contractors
LegislationDescriptionNational Emergency Declaration Act 2020The making of a NED signals to the Australian community – and to all levelsA NED can be made for a period of up to 3 months, and can be extended by the Governor-General for periods up to 3…
The Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) has referred this matter to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for investigation into how these documents left the Commonwealth's possession. The Secretary has confirmed…
The department supports the Prime Minister in their leadership roles – leader of the Australian Government, chair of the Cabinet and chair of National Cabinet. Our primary function is to provide the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and our…
Current Long-term Insights BriefingWe are currently exploring the future of government service delivery beyond the current cycles of reform.We are working with the community, industry, academia and the APS.We want to better understand:the vision…
Hours of workOrdinary hours91. Ordinary hours of work are 7 hours and 30 minutes per day (37.5 hours per week) for full time employees, or for employees with a part-time work agreement the hours set out in the agreement.92. Managers and employees…
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. The APS is a…
The Australian Government has commenced consultation on regulatory settings to position Australia as a leader in digital economy regulation.
As part of this consultation, The Digital Technology Taskforce has released an issues paper, Positioning…
The United Nations (UN) Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (the Committee) is a body of 23 independent experts on women’s and girls’ human rights from around the world, who monitor the progress of UN member states’ efforts…
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.Clerk of the SenateThe Board received a briefing from Mr Richard Pye, Clerk of the Senate on the Senate Estimates process, including…