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We provide clear and persuasive advice to the government on how it might best tackle the significant issues facing Australia. Our priorities include:supporting the Prime Minister in his role as head of the Australian Government and the Cabinet and…
On 8 December 2022, Secretary Professor Glyn Davis AC delivered the Annual Address to the APS, hosted by the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) ACT in partnership with PM&C.
Good evening.
It’s an honour to join this…
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…
When in flower, the golden wattle displays the national colours, green and gold.The golden wattle is an evergreen, tall shrub or small tree. It can grow to 8 metres tall and lives up to 12-15 years. It grows in South Australia, Victoria, New…
Parents prefer a longer period of paid parental leave rather than a higher income payment and the national minimum wage level of payment is generally perceived as fair.[1] It is widely agreed by parents that time with family, especially with a…
The most recently available data shows that gender inequality is pervasive, persistent and impacts public and private domains throughout a woman’s entire life course. Women experience a lifetime of economic inequality and insecurity, despite…
An ongoing, national priorityOn 28 April 2024, the Prime Minister declared that Australia faced a ‘national crisis’ of violence against women, with one woman being killed every four days.8 On 1 May 2024, National Cabinet met to discuss this national…
Support is availablePlease be aware this website contains information about suicide that may be distressing. Please take care of yourself as you read it and ask for help if needed. Information and contact details for support available in Australia…
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 Cabinet, portfolio…
Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards reporting guidelinesThe Australian Government remains committed to gender targets for Australian Government boards. Targets have been in effect since 1 July 2016 and call for:Target 1:…
The flag
The South Australian state flag was proclaimed on 13 January 1904. The state badge on the flag shows a white-backed magpie, or Australian piping shrike, on the branch of a gum tree set against a golden background representing the rising…
A State Funeral for Mr Abe Shinzo AC, former Prime Minister of Japan, will be held in Japan on Tuesday 27 September 2022. The State Funeral for Mr Abe will be the first held for a former Prime Minister since 1967.
Mr Abe served as Prime Minister…
The Australian Government must invest in programs to address community attitudes and bias that prevent women’s full economic participation across a lifetime.Immediate actions7.1. Implement and resource the National…
The flagThe flag of the state of Western Australia is the British blue ensign, consisting of a blue flag with the Union Jack occupying the upper quarter next to the staff, and the state badge situated centrally in the fly.The black swan has been…
Whether the flag is displayed flat against a surface (either horizontally or vertically), on a staff, on a flag rope, or suspended vertically in the middle of a street, the canton should be in the uppermost left quarter as viewed by a person facing…
Our Corporate Plan sets out our agenda to help deliver on our mission – to improve the lives of all Australians.
The Plan outlines our key priorities for the next four years to support growing our economy and creating jobs, vibrant and resilient…
When flying the Australian National Flag with state flags and/or other flags (such as the Australian Aboriginal Flag, the Torres Strait Islander Flag, local government flags, house flags, club pennants, corporate and company flags) in a line of…
The National Colonial flag
Captain John Bingle and Captain John Nicholson are credited with the first recorded attempt to design a ‘national’ flag for Australia. Their flag featured four stars of the Southern Cross on a red cross, against a white…