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4.1 Governments defer making significant appointments during the caretaker period. When determining if an appointment qualifies as ‘significant’, agencies should consider the importance of the position and whether the proposed appointment is likely…
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 responsibilities are…
6.1 The convention that the Government avoids entering major commitments during the caretaker period also applies in the context of international negotiations. The Government ordinarily seeks to defer such negotiations or adopts observer status…
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…
Established under the previous RAP, the role of the ISLO in the People Branch is to ensure the ideas, aspirations and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff are at the forefront of the development and design of associated…
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…
Key informationMinistry listsMinisterial offices, departments of state and guide to responsibilitiesInstruments of ministerial appointment and revocationActing ministerial arrangementsAdministrative Arrangements OrdersCode of Conduct for…
For tips on your application, visit Your application.Always familiarise yourself with the requirements of the specific position you are applying for. The information below is of a general nature only.Current opportunitiesYou can find PM&C…
Emails between staff in the Department who work on energy and climate change policy and the Chief Executive Officer of the Grattan Institute between 1 June 2012 and 5 December 2012.
Non-public training, procedure and policy materials, in use at the time of the request, relating to the handling of FOI requests by the Department’s staff or representatives.
Correspondence with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute from 1 January 2016 and 23 February 2022
Less controversial submissions can be settled by circulation to Cabinet ministers.The circulation period is ten days after lodgement—hence the process is termed the ‘ten day rule’.Under this arrangement, PM&C is responsible for identifying those…
Policy and guidelines regarding the storage of messages that use WhatsApp, Signal or other encrypted messaging services to comply with the Archives Act
Letters exchanged between incumbent Prime Ministers and former Prime Ministers regarding policy and political matters between 18 September 2013 and 10 February 2023.
Minutes of meetings of the Cabinet Office Policy Committee created during the term of the 46th Parliament
Social Media Policy and information for staff on Voice Referendum
There are a range of areas that have attracted criticism and comment in the 10 years the current scheme has been in place. We list these to ensure they remain on the agenda for change. To further enhance gender equality, inclusivity and security,…
Developing an integrity strategy can start an important conversation about how to embed a pro-integrity culture within an organisation. It also helps meet compliance obligations. Ideally, integrity strategies bring together the different internal…
The departmental briefs titled “COAG – Meetings and Priorities” and “The Government’s Commitment to Regulatory Impact Analysis and evidence-based policy” prepared in connection with the Supplementary Budget Estimates in October 2019…
Document containing job description of First Assistant Secretary, Government Division and Assistant Secretary, Legal Policy Branch.
Written advice provided by Industry Stakeholders concerning possible effects of the government introducing policies to make rapid antigen tests free