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This Notice supplements the information contained in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s (the Department) Privacy Policy.
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The Department supports the issuing of anniversary…
June 20251. Introduction1.1 The Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) has established the Audit and Risk Committee (the Committee) in accordance with section 45 of the Public…
The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Memorial Service for Mr Harold Mitchell AC will be held at 10.30 am on Monday, 13 May 2024 at Hamer Hall, Melbourne, Victoria.Mr Mitchell had significant…
The Australian Government Crisis Management Framework (the Framework) is the Australian Government’s capstone policy framing Australia’s national crisis management arrangements.The Framework takes an all-hazards approach to crisis management,…
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&C is an agency subject to the…
A radiant star group helped early sailors find their way to Australia as they voyaged for many months from Europe. Known as the Southern Cross, its 5 stars were useful night-time companions to the settlers and explorers. It became one of the first…
29 April 1770
Queen Anne Union Flag raised by Captain Cook at Stingray Harbour, later renamed Botany Bay
22 August 1770
Queen Anne Union Flag raised by Captain…
Freedom of information (FOI) laws promote access to information held by agencies and ministers. PM&C provides access to our information and documents on our website. You may request access under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act…
Prior to the introduction of the Australian system of honours and awards, Australians could be appointed to British Orders.Timeline for Australia’s Honours and AwardsThe system of Australian honours was established in 1975. It replaced the…
A State Funeral for the Honourable Anthony (Tony) Staley AO will be held at 11.00am on Wednesday 17 May 2023 at St John’s Anglican Church, Toorak, Victoria.In 1970, Mr Staley was elected to the seat of Chisholm. He later became Minister…
A State Funeral for the Honourable Simon Crean will be held at 11.00 am on Thursday 20 July 2023 at St Paul’s Cathedral, Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria.In 1990, Mr Crean was elected the Member for Hotham in Victoria. He was later…
This year’s Australian National Flag Day, on 3 September 2022, marks 121 years since the Australian National Flag was first officially flown in 1901 at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne – the site of Australia’s first Parliament.…
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…
The Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce was established to provide advice to the Australian Government to support the advancement of women’s economic equality and achieve gender equality, as committed to in the Women’s Budget Statements of October…
Each award or medal has eligibility requirements. The agencies with responsibility for administering awards in the Australian honours system are:
The Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat at Government House in Canberra
The…
1. PM&C commitmentThe Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Department) is committed to enabling a safe and respectful working environment, characterised by a workforce that upholds the highest standards of ethical and accountable…
An objective of the Paid Parental Leave Act in Part 1-1 Division 1A Objects of this Act is to “enhance the health and development of birth mothers and children”. This objective aligns with longstanding research evidence on the positive relationship…
1988 Royal Visit programIn partnership with the National Library, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has shared digital copies of its collection of official Royal Visit programs.Read the 1988 program on Trove Timeline
The Australian Government’s legislation program is set by the Parliamentary Business Committee (PBC). The program lists the bills the government plans to introduce in the Australian Parliament for a given sitting period. Parliament has three sitting…
The department supports the Prime Minister in their leadership roles – leader of the Australian Government, chair of the Cabinet and chair of National Cabinet. Our primary function is to provide the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and our…
ConsultationAgency Consultative Committee368. PM&C will establish an agency Consultative Committee to discuss relevant workplace matters.369. PM&C Consultative Committee will operate subject to an agreed terms of reference and structure for…
Investigations, prosecutions, convictions and sentences imposed on traffickersAustralia's laws criminalising human trafficking and other forms of modern slavery are contained within Divisions 270 and 271 of the Criminal Code.The AFP receives human…
Guiding recommendation: Ensure pandemic support measures include all residents, regardless of visa status, prioritise cohorts at greater risk, and include them in the design and delivery of targeted supports.The COVID‑19 pandemic…
Seeking copies of any documents, such as media lines, e-mails, briefing notes, memos, etc., regarding the conclusions of the BETA report on unconscious bias (https://pmc.gov.au/sites/default/files/…