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One function of WGEA is to ‘work with employers to maximise the effectiveness of the administration of the Act, including by minimising the regulatory burden on employers’ (section 10(1)(ea) of the Act).
The Government’s…
Overall government results
At 30 June 2021, there were 342 Australian Government boards with 2,315 filled positions. Women filled 49.6 per cent of all board positions (1,149 positions were filled by women).
This result is…
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 instruments by which the then Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, was appointed to portfolios other than the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet during 2020 and 2021.
Appointment of Minister of State: Scott John Morrison,…
What is a Long Term Insights Briefing?An opportunity for the APS to consider significant, cross-cutting and complex policy issues, and how they may affect Australia and the Australian community in the medium and long term.What did…
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIAPublic Service Act 1999Appointment of the Secretary of the Department of EducationI, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the…
In 2019, staff at the Department (PM&C) rebranded the staff diversity networks, which includes the Women’s Network, to establish a consistent look and feel.
The Women’s Network logo retained a “W” icon which staff had been using for a number of…
Independent Inquiry into matters raised by Ms Rachelle Miller in her statement of 2 December 2021 (PDF 478 KB)
The Australian Government has released its response to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Inquiry report into Australian support for Ukraine.The government has accepted, in full or in part, 9 of the 22 recommendations; and…
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…
On Tuesday, 25 March 2025, the Treasurer, the Hon Jim Chalmers MP, delivered the 2025–26 Budget.The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet contributes to several important initiatives announced in the Budget. Information is available on our…
Gender balance on Australia Government boards reporting guidelinesThe Australian Government remains committed to gender targets for Australian Government boards, which have been in effect since 1 July 2016. The targets call for women to hold at…
2.1 Successive governments have accepted that, during the period preceding an election for the House of Representatives (the House), the Government assumes a ‘caretaker role’. This practice recognises that, with the dissolution of the House, the…
The National Federation Reform Council (NFRC), made up of the Prime Minister, Premiers, Chief Ministers, Treasurers and President of the Australian Local Government Association, met virtually Friday 10 December.
The NFRC reflected on the…
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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 symbols…
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Supports and mentors others through a strengths-based approach
Champions a strengths-based approach to shape a high performance…
On 2 June 2023, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Singapore’s Acting Prime Minister Lawrence Wong for the 8th Australia-Singapore Annual Leaders’ Meeting (ALM).Welcomed PM @AlboMP to SG for the 8th Annual Leaders’ Meeting on behalf of…
Did you know, the Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha) is Australia’s national floral emblem? The first day of September marks National Wattle Day. This annual celebration commemorates the seasonal change by recognising our national floral emblem…
On 27 March 2024, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General, announced the Australian Bravery Decorations.The Australian Bravery Decorations recognise acts of bravery where people selflessly put themselves in…
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.The Board received an update on…
The Governor-General appoints the secretary of a department on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. Appointments are made by written instrument.The secretary of a department is a full-time public servant. Their roles and…
The assessment process for our entry-level programs is different to that for our general recruitment process.Always refer to the requirements of the specific position you are applying for. The information below is of a general…
The Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA) in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs has released a report on the effect of translating communication material on increasing participation in the Adult Migrant English…
PM&C is proud to be awarded bronze employer status in the 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), one of only six Commonwealth Government departments/agencies to be recognised.
The AWEI is Australia's national…