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Evolution of a national flag
Before federation, Australia’s colonies flew the flags of the United Kingdom: the Union Jack (more formally called the Union Flag) and its other flags.
The Union Jack was first raised in …
The committee recommends that the Australian Government provide long‐ term certainty to Ukrainians already in Australia on temporary visas who wish to stay in Australia or are unable to safely return to Ukraine due…
Public funds are a major source of funding for care and support services. Government funding is both appropriate and necessary to ensure citizens who do not have the means to purchase services in the private market can access…
A State Funeral for the Honourable Anthony (Tony) Staley AO will take place at 11.00 am on Wednesday 17 May 2023 at St John's Anglican Church, 86 Clendon Road, Toorak, Victoria.In 1970, Mr Staley was elected to the seat…
On 1 January 1901, the six colonies united to form the Commonwealth of Australia. In search of a flag for the new nation, the Commonwealth Government announced a worldwide competition.
Entrants were invited to submit colour…
Signed copies of these instruments are available in the attached PDF.Chalmers, James EdwardExecutive Council MemberI, DAVID JOHN HURLEY, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, pursuant to section 62 of the Constitution,…
The committee recommends Australia deepen cooperation and liaison between Australia and NATO partners, as well as the Australian Defence Force and the Armed Forces of Ukraine to ensure Australia…
National action plan on business and human rightsAustralia is not progressing with a National Action Plan on business and human rights, at this stage, but is focused on supporting the United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles on…
Insights gained during the public consultation have informed the finalisation of the National Strategy. We have taken on board feedback regarding the importance of quality jobs in the care and support sector, person-centred care,…
The practical work of the Quad is taken forward through six Leader-level Working Groups:ClimateCritical and Emerging TechnologyCyberHealth SecurityInfrastructureSpace
Did you know, the Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha) is Australia’s national floral emblem? The first day of September marks National Wattle Day. This annual celebration commemorates the seasonal change by recognising our…
When driving through most Australian towns, large or small, you can almost always find a war memorial, often at the town centre.They come in the form of granite obelisks, memorial gates, statues and more. They are found in parks, hospitals, post…
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety described the need to build an aged care profession. There are currently limited opportunities to add to initial worker training and build specialisation, even though the increasingly complex…
1 Application of guidelines1.1 The following guidelines apply to the Prime Minister, Ministers, Assistant Ministers, their families and their ministerial and electorate staff who receive a gift(s) in the course of their official duties.(Note:…
Non-corporate Commonwealth entitiesDepartment of the Prime Minister and CabinetAustralian National Audit OfficeAustralian Public Service CommissionNational Indigenous Australians AgencyOffice of National IntelligenceOffice of the…
Post-nominal entitlements
Many awards carry an entitlement for recipients to use indicative letters after their name - for example, ‘OAM’ for the Medal of the Order of Australia. These indicative letters are known as post-…
Correspondence between the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, and former Premier of Western Australia, the Hon Mark McGowan MLA, from 23 May 2022 to 31 March 2023.
Correspondence with Australia’s Head of State – 8 September 22 to 9 February 2024
Documents with reference to “boxes” relating to the search for 2003 full Cabinet, as well as National Security Committee of Cabinet, records by the Cabinet Division after the discovery on December 18 of an incomplete transfer to the National…
Australian Government Crisis Management Framework© Commonwealth of Australia 2024Effective from the date of endorsement by the Prime Minister in September 2024This Framework is reviewed annually.…
Long associated with Australian sporting achievements, the national colours have strong environmental connections. Gold conjures images of Australia’s beaches, mineral wealth, grain harvests and the fleece of Australian wool. Green…
416. The management of excess employee provisions do not apply to non-ongoing employees or employees on probation.Meaning of excess employee417. An employee is excess to the requirements of PM&C if the Delegate determines:the employee is…
Australian Flags was first published under the auspices of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in 1995 to provide information about the Australian National Flag, official Australian flags such as the Australian Aboriginal Flag and…
The committee recommends that the Australian Government improve tracking of petroleum‐based products made with refined Russian oil, and apply autonomous sanctions as required in order to prevent the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products in…