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When the Australian National Flag is flown with the flags of other nations, all the flags should, if possible, be the same size and flown on flagpoles of the same height. According to international practice, no national flag should fly above…
Dear ColleaguesWhen Australians think of good government, a whole range of different associations come to mind. Some think first about policy, and how good government means making progress on complex national issues. Many see good government through…
Congratulations to The King's Birthday 2023 Honours List recipients who were announced today by the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd).The achievements of 1,192 Australians across…
Gallagher, Katherine RuthAPPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATEI, SAM MOSTYN AC, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, pursuant to sections 64 and 65 of the Constitution, hereby direct and appoint KATHERINE RUTH…
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet envisions a future where the knowledge, perspectives and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are integral to all we do. We strive to create a…
Purpose of Strategic Leadership GroupThe Secretaries Board requires sufficient time for members to participate in strategic, forward-looking discussions on significant public policy or administration matters. To enable this to occur, every third…
A State Memorial to celebrate the life of the Honourable Gary Nairn AO will take place at 11.00 am on Friday 22 November 2024 at the Mulloon Institute’s Home Farm rural property, 3585 Kings Highway, Bungendore, New South Wales.In 1996, Gary Nairn…
A State Memorial Service for the Honourable Dr Rosemary Crowley AO will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday 22 March 2025 at Elder Hall, University of Adelaide, North Terrace campus, South Australia.In 1983, Dr Crowley was elected as a Senator for…
Colleagues,Today the Secretaries Board published the APS Integrity Taskforce report ‘Louder than Words: An APS Integrity Action Plan’.Integrity is deeply important to our work in the public service. It underpins the trust of the Australian public,…
Executive Summary
The Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report, prepared annually by the Australian Government Office for Women, outlines performance against the Australian Government’s gender diversity target for Government boards…
On 5 February 2024, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet launched the Independent Review of Commonwealth funding for strategic policy work.The review will assess all Commonwealth funding to third party organisations that…
Good advice and policy are informed by a diverse range of voices, views and perspectives, and are strengthened through collaboration with those individuals, organisations or sectors that could either be affected by the policy or decision, or could…
ColleaguesWe would like to talk with you about the release last Friday of the findings from the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme.We want you to know the Australian Public Service takes the Royal Commission's findings seriously.We are…
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…
In a line of flags carried in single file, the Australian National Flag should always lead. Flags are carried so that the right hand of the carrier is above the left hand.
In a line of flags carried abreast, it is preferable to have an…
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet contributes to a number of important measures announced in the Budget including:
The Women’s Leadership Package to support women’s safety, economic security, leadership, health and…
The flags of the Australian states all bear the Union Jack on a dark blue background and each is distinguished by a state badge. These flags were created between 1870 and 1904. The territory flags were introduced more recently.
The flags of the…
Building on our already strong foundations, we will continue to prioritise inclusion and diversity through the Inclusion and Diversity Action Plan. Actions will be undertaken in consultation with relevant stakeholders including Employee Networks and…
Australian Government | Opal – Australia’s National Gemstone
Australia’s Opal fields are larger than all the Opal fields in the rest of the world combined.
Types of Opals found in Australia
Precious Opal displays play-of-colour…
The Secretaries Board met at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.APS ReformThe Board agreed an approach to engage APS staff in developing an APS Purpose Statement (Recommendation 6 of…
In recognition of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a series of events, activities, and celebrations are planned for the month of June throughout Australia.From 2 June, all Australians will have the opportunity to submit a personal message…
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters, skies and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past…
On 20 May, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese 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 Hiroshima for the 2023 Quad Leaders'…
An ensign is another term for a flag. Originally, an ensign was a flag flown at the stern of a ship to denote nationality. The term ensign is now associated with flags flown by government services on land as well.
The ensigns of the Australian…
It is used by Australian Government departments and agencies, statutory and non-statutory authorities, the Parliament and Commonwealth courts and tribunals.Australian Government departments and agencies should refer to the Australian Government…