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The Australian Government has agreed to the majority of recommendations from an independent review of Commonwealth funding for strategic policy work.The independent review considered all Australian Government funding to non-government organisations…
Executive summary
The Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report is prepared annually by the Australian Government Office for Women, and reports on the Government’s performance against its gender diversity target.
On 1 July…
This report provides research evidence to inform the government’s proposed changes to the federal government's paid parental leave (PPL) scheme in 2023–2026. Our report is titled Next Steps in recognition of the proposed changes:From 1 July 2023, 20…
At PM&C we play a vital role in supporting the Australian Government by providing timely advice, building partnerships, and coordinating efforts on national and international issues. Our diverse workforce is essential to our success, bringing a…
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The Commonwealth owns the copyright in all material produced by this department.
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Inclusion and Diversity CommitteeChaired by the Secretary, members include all Deputy Secretaries and Inclusion and Diversity Champions.Responsible for strategic direction of Inclusion and Diversity agenda in PM&C and monitoring progress.…
Yuma (hello), it is my pleasure to endorse the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s 2024–27 Reconciliation Action Plan.It is a great honour as a Ngunnawal Elder to be part of PM&C’s reconciliation journey, walking together for a…
On 17 August 2022, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) awarded 22 Australian Bravery Decorations to recognise the courageous acts of 26 people.
“The awards I am announcing today recognise people who…
The Australian Government is committed to advancing gender equality as a national priority and making Australia one of the most gender equal societies in the world.The Status of Women Report Card, released on International Women’s Day 2023, provides…
A State Funeral for the Honourable John Kerin AO will take place at 2.00 pm on Friday 14 April 2023 in the Members’ Dining Room, Old Parliament House, Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes…
This weekend, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed Prime Minister of New Zealand, The Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to Brisbane. It was Prime Minister Hipkins’ second visit to Australia as leader.Prime Minister Hipkins’ visit is in the lead up to ANZAC…
Congratulations to the Australia Day 2023 Honours List recipients, who were announced today by the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC.
The achievements of 1047 Australians were recognised in the…
Today Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed the new Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Rt Hon Chris Hipkins, to Canberra. It is Prime Minister Hipkins' first international visit since being sworn in.
The prime ministers discussed…
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…
Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla will travel to Canberra and Sydney during their visit to Australia from 18 to 23 October.The King and Queen will be welcomed to Parliament House in Canberra by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. His…
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…
Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher, Minister for Women, has submitted Australia’s ninth periodic report to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.As a party to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of…
Each year, the Office for Women reports annually on the representation of women on Australian Government Boards.Record results have been achieved in 2023-24. Data is presented at Australian Government, portfolio, and individual board levels, and…
Current ‘minimum standards’
Under the Workplace Gender Equality Act, the Minister sets the minimum standards in relation to gender equality indicators (section 19 of the Act).
The Workplace Gender Equality (Minimum Standards) Instrument…
In the final sitting week of 2021 the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces was published by the Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins.
Today, on the first sitting day of 2022, we deliver this Statement on behalf of…
The Information Publication Scheme (IPS) provides a legislative framework for the publication of government information. We prepared an agency plan to outline how we will deliver the IPS.Our agency planPM&…
Where a hazard is not identified, PM&C will work with NEMA and other relevant Australian Government agencies to identify an appropriate Australian Government Coordinating Agency, depending on where the impacts and consequences of the hazard…
Overall Government results
At 30 June 2022, there were 335 Australian Government Boards with 2,214 filled positions. Women filled 51.4 per cent of all board positions (1,138 positions were filled by women).
This result is an increase of 1.8…
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has praised Australia as a world leader in good regulatory practices.
The 2021 International Regulatory Policy Outlook report compares member countries’ efforts to improve the…