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One of the key themes in the consultation feedback was the need to accelerate progress on gender equality in Australian workplaces. While progress has been made, there is more to do. Gender inequality persists across women’s economic…
On 25 October 2024 the Australian Government received the final report from the independent panel appointed to review the response to COVID-19 pandemic. The inquiry reviewed the Commonwealth Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic to…
The factors outlined in this paper impact us across the life course. They can be experienced in different ways at different times, and the impacts can accumulate over a life time.Financial insecurity, for example, can impact a woman’s decision or…
Strengthening the G20 Women's Economic Empowerment Agenda
A free online course, the 4D Framework, has been released by PM&C’s Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA) on their project methodology.
BETA’s aim is to improve the lives of Australians by putting human behaviour at…
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…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Lima on 15-16 November, and the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro on 18-19 November. Both APEC…
Dear Colleagues,2023 is an important year for the APS. This year you will see changes that affect your everyday work. A conversation is already underway through service-wide bargaining regarding common conditions across the APS. In addition, we want…
The Australian Government must invest in policies and programs that recognise the economic importance and value of care work in Australia and help families to better share caring responsibilities.Immediate actions…
The Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA), in collaboration with the Department of Social Services, has released the Increasing Workplace Giving Report.
The new report describes three separate trials…
Changing behaviours and attitudes leading to gender-based violenceIn addition to addressing discriminatory stereotypes, the Government adopted measures to change behaviours and attitudes leading to high rates of GBV in Australia.The Government…
Signed copies of these instruments are available in the attached PDF.Leigh, Andrew KeithAPPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARYI, DAVID JOHN HURLEY, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, pursuant to section 64 of the…
OverviewViolence against women and children remains a national crisis in Australia. While there has been significant action and investment towards ending gender-based violence, including through the National Plan to End Violence against Women and…
Fathers’ likelihood of using parental leave is linked to prevailing social norms, employer support and workplace culture. Additionally, all fathers prioritised the health and wellbeing of the mother and baby, and this influenced…
Please allow me to also acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of these unceded lands and recognise the many Aboriginal people with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We are privileged to be on…
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.Closing the GapThe Board had a strategic discussion around actions to progress priority reforms under the national agreement on…
Figure 11. The recovery phase of the ContinuumThe United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) defines recovery as:'the restoring or improving of livelihoods and health, as well as economic, physical, social…
Safety and recovery for children and young peopleApproximately one child is killed as a result of family violence every fortnight in Australia.45Australia’s first National Child Maltreatment Study found that two thirds of Australians have been…
On 8 December 2022, Secretary Professor Glyn Davis AC delivered the Annual Address to the APS, hosted by the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) ACT in partnership with PM&C.
Good evening.
It’s an honour to join this…
The structure of the Australian intelligence community
The organisational structure of the Australian Intelligence Community has been based upon two principles designed to ensure its integrity, objectivity and effectiveness:
The separation…
Key legislation
Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
Workplace Gender Equality (Matters in relation to Gender Equality Indicators) Instrument 2013 (No. 1)
Workplace Gender Equality (Minimum Standards) Instrument 2014
Sources
ABS (…
The Government's response to COVID-19 involved development of national health strategies and plans, that considered the diverse health needs of Australians,7 Recognising COVID-19 would exacerbate existing gender inequalities and violence against…
On 23 August 2024, the Australian Government received the final report from the expert panel appointed to undertake a rapid review of evidence-based approaches to prevent gender-based violence. The report provides specific and practical advice to…
The Reviewers express their appreciation to:
The intelligence agencies and their officers for their complete and courteous cooperation throughout this Review
The people and organisations who provided submissions or participated in interviews…
OverviewViolence against women and children remains a national crisis in Australia. While there has been significant action and investment towards ending gender-based violence, including through the National Plan to End Violence against Women and…