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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…
Further advice concerning these Procedures can be obtained by contacting PM&C's People Branch on: (02) 6271 6000 or help@hr.pmc.gov.au.The following guidance may also be helpful:Commonwealth Ombudsman: Public interest disclosure (whistleblowing)…
In interviews there was almost unanimous agreement that current funding of the NWA does not align with the performance expectations of the NWA model. More specifically, the level of expertise required for NWA activity completion, particularly around…
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3.1.1 During the caretaker period, governments avoid making major policy decisions that are likely to commit an incoming government. Whether a particular policy decision qualifies as ‘major’ is a matter for judgement. Relevant considerations include…
On 30 September 2022, National Cabinet established the Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council (the Council) as part of a renewed federal relations architecture.The Council, co-chaired by Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher and…
Current Long-term Insights BriefingWe are currently exploring the future of government service delivery beyond the current cycles of reform.We are working with the community, industry, academia and the APS.We want to better understand:the vision…
1954 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 1954 program on Trove Timeline
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…
PM&C is committed to the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.An annual statement of compliance is published each year which outlines our ongoing commitment to child safety, outcomes of the…
PM&C’s performance reporting framework sets out what we intend to achieve over the 4-year period covered by this corporate plan (2024–25 to 2027–28), and reflects a range of qualitative and quantitative measures to demonstrate how we will…
2024 marks 50 years since the establishment of a centralised women’s policy function in the Australian Public Service – the area now known as the Office for Women (OFW).The milestone was marked with an event held at the Museum of Australian…
Agencies should consider the benefits of taking an integrated approach to integrity systems and culture. This can including bringing together the diversity of expertise across the organisation to share knowledge and address emerging issues.DFAT has…
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…
Colleagues,As you would know, the Prime Minister has announced a federal election will be held on Saturday 3 May 2025.The caretaker period commenced with the dissolution of the House of Representatives this morning. It will continue until…
Solicitor-General’s opinion
23 August 2022
On 22 August 2022, the Prime Minister received the Solicitor-General’s opinion (SG No 12 of 2022) – In the matter of the validity of the appointment of Mr Morrison to administer the…
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…
Australia’s national symbols posters are a series of educational posters that include information about all six of Australia’s national symbols, including the Australian National Flag, Australian National Anthem, and the golden wattle. These…
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 integrity of the public service is one of the key drivers of public trust in government institutions. Recent lessons in public administration offer us a crucial opportunity for reflection, learning and action on integrity across the Australian…
Administrative Arrangements Order (AAOs) formally allocate executive responsibility among ministers. They set out which matters and legislation are administered by which department or portfolio.Amendments made 5 March 2020 and 2 April 2020Summary of…
The committee recommends the Australian Government appoint a Coordinator‐General to lead coordination of Australia’s assistance and support to Ukraine across all agencies. The person tasked with this lead coordination role should report directly to…
The Office of Impact Analysis (OIA) has released a refreshed version of the Australian Government Guide to Policy Impact Analysis. Alongside a small name change (previously Australian Government Guide to Regulatory Impact Analysis), the guide has a…
It has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of section 46 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 (PGPA …