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The Australian National Flag may be used to cover the coffin of any deceased Australian citizen at their funeral. The canton should be draped over the ‘left shoulder’ of the coffin, representing the heart. The flag should be removed before the…
The Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet (PM&C) would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing spiritual, social, and cultural relationship with the land, waters, skies…
During the caretaker period, the business of government continues and ordinary matters of administration still need to be addressed. Note: The advice in this document is identical in most respects to the Guidance that was…
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…
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has transferred all 2003 Cabinet files to the National Archives of Australia.Secretary Glyn Davis wrote to the Director-General of the National Archives, Simon Froude confirming the…
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…
Notice and prior approval of leave177. Employees taking personal/carer’s leave, community service leave, compassionate leave or parental leave are required to give notice to the Delegate as soon as practicable that they will be using this leave.178…
Recommendation 6Make confidential ethics and integrity advice available to APS staff, SES and agency heads.APS staff at all levels can benefit from confidential support to talk through an integrity issue causing them concern. SES must navigate…
In Australia, progress continues on improving gender equality in workplaces. The gender pay gap decreased from 18.6% a decade ago to 11.9% in 20241. Women’s workforce participation reached an all-time high of 63.5% in January 2025,…
On 1 July 2024, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, was officially sworn in as the 28th Governor-General of Australia at a Parliament House ceremony.With a long career in law and business, Ms Mostyn is the second female in Australian…
Reconciliation Australia commends the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet (PM&C) on the formal endorsement of its third Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).Since 2006, RAPs have provided a framework for…
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 actions2.1.…
The key objective of gender analysis is to determine whether a policy has a gendered impact and what that impact is. Gender analysis requires policy makers to reflect on the direct and indirect impacts of the proposed policy based on its impact on…
The Quad continues to advance critical and emerging technologies to enhance the prosperity and security of the region. The Quad promotes global technology markets and standards that are governed by our shared interests and values such as openness,…
IntroductionThe HandbookThis Handbook provides an overview of current Federal Executive Council operations, in particular the preparation of documents for consideration by the Governor-General in Council.This edition replaces the…
Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott AO today sent a joint open letter to all APS staff.Read the full Open Letter.
If the flagpole is fitted with a gaff, the Australian National Flag should be flown from the peak of the gaff, which is the position of honour, even though the Australian National Flag is then lower than the flag flying from the masthead of the…
On Tuesday 14 May 2024, the Treasurer, the Hon Jim Chalmers MP, delivered the 2024–25 Budget.The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet contributes to a number of important initiatives announced in the Budget. Information is available on our…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has recommended to Her Excellency the Governor-General Sam Mostyn that the opening of the 48th Parliament take place on Tuesday 22 July 2025.The proposed Parliamentary sitting calendar is now available.Prime Minister…
Today, the Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Phil Gaetjens and APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott AO sent a joint Open Letter to all APS staff. This letter thanks staff and talks about the return to our usual workplaces.…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has concluded his first international engagements since being re-elected. During the first leg of the trip to Jakarta, Indonesia, the Prime Minister held a successful Annual Leaders’ Meeting with President Prabowo…
Date: Friday 12 July 2024Hosts: Professor Catherine Bennett, Panel Member and Ms Robyn Kruk AO, Panel Chair, Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response InquiryParticipants: This roundtable brought…