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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…
Australia is made up of many distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People groups, each with their own culture, language, beliefs and practices.
There is an estimated 250 autonomous First Nations language groups. The First Nations peoples…
Parents were generally enthusiastic about the new flexible design of paid parental leave that will allow the time to be used in either weekly blocks, or units of one day. However, they were unsure how it would work, suggesting this needs to be…
The suitability of the model to represent Australian women, including underrepresented women, was assessed with reference to who is being represented and how they are being represented. With regards to who is being represented, the program has…
The Review met with all relevant, available current and former PM&C officials to confirm all 2003 Cabinet records had now been transferred from PM&C to the NAA. The Reviewer also physically inspected the relevant areas within PM&C that…
AuthorityOn 30 September 2022, National Cabinet agreed to the recommendations of the First Secretaries Group Review of Ministerial Councils. This included the formal establishment of the Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council (the Council) as…
To contribute to the NADC's operating and administrative costs to enable NADC to carry out its activities regarding promoting the meaning of and participation in Australia Day and the Australian of the Year Awards.
Australian states and territories have implemented procedures to facilitate access to birth registration and certificates, which under Australia's federated structure is a jurisdictional responsibility.ACT introduced revised Births, Deaths and…
Working with Ministerial OfficesDepartmental Liaison OfficersA Departmental Liaison Officer (DLO) is a public servant who is temporarily placed in a Minister's office to act as a conduit between their Department and the Minister's office.Information…
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The establishment of National Cabinet, and subsequent ceasing of COAG, has provided a unique opportunity to reconsider and reset Australia’s intergovernmental architecture. COAG was a slow, bottom-up framework for…
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) supports the growth of Australia’s economy. The PPSR allows Australian businesses to safeguard their security interests (money owed to them) and make informed commercial decisions. Businesses can…
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…
Updated 10 February 2023*
In accordance with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983, the Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Professor Glyn Davis AC, has appointed the following members to the Nomination Panel…
The Australian Government is committed to advancing women’s economic equality, including leading a national push to help close the gender pay gap.Economic equality between women and men is essential to achieving gender equality.…
The Mara Network proudly supports the department’s 2024–2027 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), showcasing our shared commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and reconciliation.As the department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
Responsibilities of public officialsUnder s61 of the PID Act, public officials must use their best endeavours to:assist the principal officer in the conduct of an investigation under the PID Act.assist the Ombudsman in the performance of the…
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…
"AI cannot make human-centred decisions and cannot understand wants or be empathetic" (Workshop participant)Emerging technologies such as AI may fundamentally shape not just how public services are designed, but how people interact with …
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 their thinking about…
Central to our capability is our people, our IT and risk environments, and our strong focus on integrity. The ongoing development of PM&C’s capability ensures we can continue to achieve our purpose. Investments in capability also support the…
The Secretaries Board met at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.Closing the GapThe Board held a strategic discussion with Ms Pat Turner AM, convenor of the Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
On 7-9 November 2023, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders' Meeting in Cook Islands, joined by the Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy.Australia is a proud founding…
AlliancesNational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance Deputy ChairNational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance CEO and Board memberHarmony AllianceNational Rural Women’s Coalition CEONational Rural Women’s…
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…