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Flags are available to constituents and eligible organisations, please contact the electorate office of your local Senator or Member of the House of Representatives to request a flag.
All organisations and individuals are encouraged to fly the Australian National Flag on public holidays.
In 2017, the then Prime Minister, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull, announced the appointment of an Expert Panel to examine whether Australian law adequately protected the human right to freedom of religion. The Terms of Reference for the Review were…
The National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse 2021-2030 (the National Strategy) has been launched.
The National Strategy was developed in partnership with Commonwealth, state and territory governments, and in consultation with…
Australian National Flag Day on 3 September 2023, marks 122 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.Australian National Flag…
The United Nations (UN) Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (the Committee) is a body of 23 independent experts on women’s and girls’ human rights from around the world, who monitor the progress of UN member states’ efforts…
Our role includes advising the government of the day on all aspects of sound political administration and providing guidance on caretaker conventions.Key informationDraft legislation program - House of RepresentativesDraft…
Last updated 14 August 2024
The National Strategy is currently being finalised and is expected to be released later in 2023. If you would like to receive updates to your inbox, please register here Care and Support Economy Taskforce updates.
The Australian National Flag should not be lowered as a form of salute, even when it is appropriate for other flags or ensigns being carried in a procession to be lowered as a form of salute.
Where possible, the Australian National Flag should be displayed in or near every polling place on days when votes are being cast in a national election or referendum.
Instruments of Authorisation that enable a Minister from another portfolio to act for a Minister who is unavailable for a period of two weeks or more are published on the Federal Register of LegislationAgriculture, Fisheries and…
More information on flag protocols is available in the Australian flags booklet, which is also available from your Federal Member of Parliament or Senator.When setting up flags for a conference or bilateral meeting please refer to the Flag…
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 Senate Order is produced at the conclusion of two reporting periods (period) each year, Financial Year and Calendar Year.Procurement contracts are available through the Senate Order Report on AusTender.Financial yearSenate Order on Entity…
I am lodging this request, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 1982, in relation to the National Women's Alliances funded by the government.
We note it has been announced that the six successful specialist Women’s Alliances…
Morning Tea in honour of AFP and ADF personnel held by the government in Parliament House on October 26th, would you please provide:
1. The list of all invitees to the event.
2. Details on how invitees were…
A State Funeral for Ms Fay Miller AM will be held at 10.30am on Friday 26 May 2023 atChrist Church Cathedral, Darwin, Northern Territory (NT).Ms Miller was the Member for Katherine in the NT Parliament from 2003 to 2008, and the Mayor of…
Flying and use of the Australian National Flag
The Australian National Flag may be flown on every day of the year. It is important to observe correct flag protocol when flying the flag. The following guidelines apply to the Australian National…
Any person may fly the Australian National Flag. However, the flag should be treated with the respect and dignity it deserves as the nation’s most important national symbol.
Flag protocol is based on longstanding international and national…
Catherine DicksDirector Inclusion and Diversity, People BranchCatherine.Dicks@pmc.gov.au 02 6271 5219Julie CraneIndigenous Staff Liaison Officer, Inclusion and DiversityJulie.Crane@pmc.gov.au 02 6228 6965
The change introduced from 1 July 2023 to combine the 18 weeks plus 2 weeks will provide a total of 20 weeks for a couple (or a single parent). This removes the primary carer assumption designed into the current scheme and will allow opportunity to…
National security is about protecting our territory and institutions and ensuring the safety of all Australians.PM&C helps the Prime Minister and the Australian Government to make decisions on national security issues. We…