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External nominations refer to nominations made by an individual, an organisation or a number of organisations who are not the Australian Government Minister responsible for approving the appointment, or a member of their department…
AustraliaNew ZealandCanadaUKPublic Service headsSecretaries and Commissioner of the APSC, chaired by the Secretary Prime Minister and CabinetChief Executives, led by the Public Service Commissioner and Head of the Public ServiceDeputy…
Long associated with Australian sporting achievements, the national colours have strong environmental connections. Gold conjures images of Australia’s beaches, mineral wealth, grain harvests and the fleece of Australian wool. Green…
The Secretaries Board met at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.APS ReformSenator the Hon Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance, Minister for Women and Minister for the Public Service addressed the Board to discuss APS Reform. Minister…
Ministers must ensure proposals reach the Prime Minister’s office at least 15 working days before the Cabinet meeting at which the appointment may be raised for consideration. Proposals should be submitted in advance of the time the…
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 document dealing with Cabinet meetings (…
Our symbols represent what is unique about the nation and reflect different aspects of our cultural life and history. The story of Australia's symbols is rich and colourful and fosters unity within Australian society.Australia's national…
All gifts and benefits accepted (and valued at over $AUD 100 [excluding GST]), must be publicly disclosed.PM&C Gifts Policy states ‘gifts or benefits greater than $100 must be registered on the PM&C Gifts and Benefits…
The implementation of the current model enables the delivery of women's voice to government, but more could be done to enhance collaborations between the Alliances and Government. Grant guidelines designate objectives to collaborate with…
Gold - the symbol of Australia’s sporting victories, and the colour of our mineral wealth, beaches, the golden fleece of Australian wool and the harvests of golden grains across every state.
Green - the…
The Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) has released Impact Analysis 101. Created for policy makers, this series of animations and resources answers common questions on the Australian Government’s impact…
The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises a State Memorial Service for Archie Roach AM will take place on the evening of Thursday 15 December 2022.
Archie Roach was a storyteller, a singer and songwriter, a cultural figure, a Stolen…
A State Memorial Service for the Honourable Peter Keaston Reith AM will take place at 1.00pm on Thursday 17 November 2022 at Saint Andrew’s Church, 228 New Street, Brighton, Victoria.
Mr Reith was the Minister for Defence (2001), Minister for…
A Memorial Service to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Bali Bombings will take place on Wednesday 12 October 2022 at Parliament House, Canberra.
In addition to local services being held around Australia, the Indonesian Government and local…
The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises that the Queensland Police Service will be holding a service for Constable Rachel McCrow and Constable Matthew Arnold on Wednesday 21 December 2022 at Brisbane Entertainment Centre,…
The 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) will take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City from 10 to 21 March 2025.The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body…
Date: Tuesday 2 July 2024 Hosts: Dr Angela Jackson, Panel Member and Professor Catherine Bennett, Panel Member, Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response InquiryParticipants: …
The Australian Government is committed to achieving gender equality in Australia. Women’s leadership, representation and decision-making is one of the key priority areas of Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality. Having women in visible,…
Commercial use
The Australian National Flag can be used for commercial purposes, including advertising, without formal permission, except when importing products, applying for trademarks and registering designs.
When using or…
Official flags of AustraliaAs one of Australia’s most important symbols, the Australian National Flag should be used with respect and dignity. The flag protocol examples below will assist you when displaying flags in various…
The Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce (WEET) has provided the Australian Government with its final report, Women's Economic Equality: A 10-year plan to unleash the full capacity and contribution of women to the Australian economy.The taskforce was…
General enquiriesSwitchboard (9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday): 02 6271 5111 or +61 2 6271 5111 (international).Visit Directory.gov.au for key contacts at PM&C. Translating and Interpreter ServiceIf you are…
A flag competition
In 1900, with federation looming, the search for a national flag began. A Melbourne journal, the Review of Reviews for Australasia, launched a competition in November 1900, offering a first prize of £50.…
The elements of the Australian National Flag
The Australian National Flag consists of three elements:
the Union Jack
the Commonwealth Star
the Southern Cross.
Colour…