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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…
After three years of leadership, we bid farewell to our Secretary, Professor Glyn Davis AC, as he said goodbye to PM&C last Friday.Professor Davis has overseen countless projects and initiatives during his time as the head of the Australian…
Recommendation 1 – Make it easier for employers to report to WGEA and improve collection and sharing of gender data
1.1 Improve the quality of data reported to WGEA, and reduce the regulatory burden…
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…
Current approach
Australian employers are highly compliant with the Act. In the 2019-20 reporting period, 97.5 per cent of relevant employers complied with the Act. WGEA works closely with relevant employers to assist them in complying with their…
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.…
Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
Summary of WGEA Review recommendations
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1. Make it easier for employers to report to WGEA and improve collection and sharing of gender…
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The Northern Territory Government has requested half-masting of flags to mark the 81st Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Sunday 19 February 2023.
On 19 February 1942, mainland Australia came under attack for the first time…
Conducting a risk assessmentIn conducting risk assessments in relation to the risk that reprisals will be taken against a discloser, the following matrix should be used: Likely seriousness of reprisal …
The taskforce has seven primary recommendations to the Government that will drive women’s economic equality and contribute to a strong and globally competitive Australian economy. Each recommendation contains immediate actions for…
PM&C plays an important role in driving a whole-of-government and whole-of-nation approach, at both a national and international level. In doing so, we collaborate closely with state and territory governments, and foreign counterparts, to…
Note 1: Assessment of key activities with multiple intended resultsAll intended results are weighted equally. Where a key activity has more than one intended result, we will determine whether we have achieved the key activity by assessing the number…
Lodging the Gender Impact Assessment TemplateWhere a Cabinet Submission has more than one NPP, a separate Gender Impact Assessment Template must be completed for every NPP that meets any of the 5 criteria. Where a Cabinet Submission…
The Northern Territory Government has requested half-masting of flags to mark the 82nd Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Monday, 19 February 2024. On 19 February 1942, mainland Australia came under attack for…
All Cabinet Submissions and NPPs must include a Gender Analysis Summary – including when a Gender Impact Assessment is also required. The Gender Analysis Summary provides information to decision makers about whether the policy…
What we recognise and reward sends a strong signal about what we value and creates incentives for the behaviour we want to see.The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) provides awards to those who go ‘Above and Beyond’…
LegislationDescriptionNational Emergency Declaration Act 2020The making of a NED signals to the Australian community – and to all levelsA NED can be made for a period of up to 3 months, and can be extended by the Governor-General…
DescriptionPlans and arrangementsResponsible agencyCatastrophic crisesAustralian Government Catastrophic Crisis Plan (AUSCATPLAN)National Emergency Management AgencyReception and coordination of international assistance…
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…
The Northern Territory Government has requested half-masting of flags in the Northern Territory to mark the 83rd Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Wednesday, 19 February 2025.On 19 February 1942, mainland Australia came under attack …
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…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this article may contain images of deceased persons.Nestled in the bushland of remote Northern Territory is the sacred Gumatj Bunggul ground in Gulkula. Every year in August, people…
Establishment of the Defence and Veterans’ Services CommissionThe Defence and Veterans’ Services Commission will provide independent oversight and evidence-based advice to government on reforms to improve suicide prevention and wellbeing outcomes…