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The Office for Women works across government to place women and gender equality at the centre of policy and decision-making through gender-responsive budgeting and gender impact…
Following the National Cabinet meeting on 6 September 2024, the Australian Government announced it would commence an audit of key Commonwealth government systems to identify areas where they are being weaponised by perpetrators of…
The Order of Australia celebrates the outstanding achievement, service and dedication of everyday Australians. While the 2023 Kings Birthday Honours and the 2024 Australia Day Honours saw women receive just over half of the General…
Our public consultations are open to everyone, and we want to hear from you. Have your say about changes to policies, legislation, and more.Past consultationsDraft of Australia’s ninth periodic CEDAW reportLong-term Insights Briefing: have your say…
As required by the Terms of Reference, this report assesses the effectiveness of WGEA’s existing practices in the promotion and improvement of gender equality in Australian workplaces, and identifies areas of future focus for WGEA.…
Overall government results
At 30 June 2020, there were 343 Australian Government boards with 2,489 filled positions. Women filled 48.5 per cent of all board positions (1,206 positions were…
The Australian Government is committed to achieving gender equality in Australia. Women’s leadership, representation and decision-making is one of the key priority areas of Working for Women: A…
Cabinet submissionsA Cabinet submission is the documentation by which a minister puts a proposal to the Cabinet or a Cabinet Committee. The rules and procedures below apply to Cabinet Committees as well as the full Cabinet.Given the volume of…
Our roleThe Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) plays a unique role within the Australian Public Service (APS) in our support to the Government. Our purpose and role is to support the Prime Minister, the…
The Australian Government is committed to supporting the global Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda to ensure empowering outcomes for women and girls in conflict and post-conflict settings, and…
Prior to 1975 Australians were recognised through the British Imperial system. Medals awarded to Australians included the Order of the British Empire, military decorations for gallantry, decorations for military service and campaign and long…
National Action Plan on Women, Peace and SecurityAustralia's National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2021-2031 (WPS Plan) aims to support the human rights and participation of women and…
Project commenced March 2025OrganisationProject titleDescription of projectGrant amount(GST exclusive)The University of SydneyResearch PartnershipThe University of Sydney will lead a group of partners to build the evidence base on what works to…
All gifts and benefits accepted (and valued at over $AUD 100 [excluding GST]), must be publicly disclosed.PM&C Gifts Policy states ‘gifts or benefits greater than $100 must be registered on the PM&C Gifts and Benefits Register’.The data…
The Australian Government is deeply committed to supporting the United Nations Women, Peace and Security agenda to ensure better outcomes for women and girls in conflict and post-conflict settings,…
On Wednesday 20 October 2021, the Minister for Women published a media release to announce the start of public consultation on the WGEA Review consultation.
The WGEA Review Team, based in the…
Working with Ministerial OfficesDepartmental Liaison OfficersA Departmental Liaison Officer (DLO) is a public servant who is temporarily placed in a Minister's office to act as a conduit between their Department and the Minister's…
Given its rapid nature, the Review could not draw conclusions across every area of policy or service delivery. While it was charged with identifying prevention opportunities across the full spectrum of Australia’s DFSV response, the…
The Australian Government must invest in policies and programs that recognise the economic importance and value of care work in Australia and help families to better share caring responsibilities.Immediate actions…
Current ‘minimum standards’
Under the Workplace Gender Equality Act, the Minister sets the minimum standards in relation to gender equality indicators (section 19 of the Act).
The Workplace Gender Equality (Minimum Standards) Instrument…
Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report — Guidelines
The Australian Government is working towards a gender diversity target of women holding 50 per cent of Government…
The Australian Government is committed to advancing gender equality as a national priority and making Australia one of the most gender equal societies in the world.The Status of Women Report Card, released on…
Australians from all walks of life have displayed resilience and perseverance during the past two years as we have faced many challenges on an individual, community and national level.
What is a testament to the Australian spirit is…
On 21 March 2025 the Prime Minister, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, released the unclassified report of the 2024 Independent Intelligence Review.The review was announced in September 2023…