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Access to paid parental leave prior to the birth of a baby was seen by many as helping to support mothers prepare. Access to paid parental leave prior to birth was especially valued by those with older children, single mothers, those in physically…
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…
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On 20 May 2023, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia met with Quad Leaders Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of India, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, and President Joseph R. Biden Jr. of the United States, in…
Parents were enthusiastic about the extension of the current scheme to 26 weeks by 2026. Nevertheless, they felt that 26 weeks paid leave is not long enough for parents to care for young children in the way they preferred. Fathers want greater…
At 30 June 2022, women held 41 per cent of Chair and Deputy Chair positions across all Government Boards.
This result is 1.9 percentage points higher than the 30 June 2021 result, when women held 39.1 per cent of Chair and Deputy Chair positions…
Lodging the Gender Impact Assessment TemplateWhere a Cabinet Submission has more than one NPP, a separate Gender Impact Assessment Template must be completed for every NPP that meets any of the 5 criteria. Where a Cabinet Submission does not have an…
We strive to be efficient and accountable in how we administer the Government’s programs and policies. The information and documents we provide demonstrate how we achieve this and how you can request further information from us.Corporate…
29 July 2024Names of Cabinet ministers are shown in bold. Names of Assistant Ministers are shown in italics.The column 'Guide to responsibilities' identifies, as a matter of practice, the division of…
20 January 2025Names of Cabinet ministers are shown in bold. Names of Assistant Ministers are shown in italics.The column 'Guide to responsibilities' identifies, as a matter of practice, the division of…
The Government must ensure that women have financial security across their lives and are increasingly building lifetime wealth and economic equality.Immediate actions6.1. Co-design a comprehensive financial support…
Parents see a benefit in being able to take concurrent leave (leave at the same time) after the initial 4 weeks of a baby’s birth – particularly when they have a second child – and liked the idea of choosing when they took concurrent leave, beyond…
The care and support services being examined in this strategy are predominantly delivered through market-based models. When done well, competition and contestability in a market can improve service quality, encourage innovation, increase consumer…
Agencies are responsible for self-assessing the level of gender analysis their policies require. This quick reference guide is to assist policy makers to determine the level of gender analysis required and how this analysis should be incorporated in…
The government is committed to advancing gender equality as a national priority and is taking a whole-of-government approach.Gender equality brings with it opportunities for women and men to thrive, making our economy stronger, more inclusive and…
Intercepting and returning asylum-seeking women and girls arriving by seaThe Government's policy is to intercept any vessel seeking to reach Australia irregularly and to safely return those on board to their point of departure or country of origin,…
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…
Options to share time and use parental leave flexibly are emerging as key features in the research and in policy design overseas. Schemes overseas vary from hyper-flexibility, such as in portions of 1/8 of a full day in Sweden to one period of…
Keeping Australians safe and our economy prosperous are key priorities for the government. As the Prime Minister has said, peace, prosperity and stability can never be taken for granted. Australia is therefore investing in strong and productive…
Do you know a public servant who has given outstanding service for the public, their clients or their team? Nominate them for a Public Service Medal (PSM).The PSM recognises excellence across the…
The purpose of the 2022-23 Portfolio Budget Statements (PB Statements) is to inform Senators and Members of Parliament of the proposed allocation of resources to government outcomes by entities within the portfolio. Entities receive resources from…
The purpose of the 2021-22 Portfolio Budget Statements (PB Statements) is to inform Senators and Members of Parliament of the proposed allocation of resources to government outcomes by entities within the portfolio. Entities receive resources from…
The purpose of the 2020-21 Portfolio Budget Statements (PB Statements) is to inform Senators and Members of Parliament of the proposed allocation of resources to government outcomes by entities within the portfolio. Entities receive resources from…
The purpose of the 2019-20 Portfolio Budget Statements (PB Statements) is to inform Senators and Members of Parliament of the proposed allocation of resources to government outcomes by entities within the portfolio. Entities receive resources from…
The purpose of the 2022-23 Portfolio Budget Statements (PB Statements) is to inform Senators and Members of Parliament of the proposed allocation of resources to government outcomes by entities within the portfolio. Entities receive resources from…