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Freedom of information (FOI) laws promote access to information held by agencies and ministers. PM&C provides access to our information and documents on our website. You may request access under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act…
“We must face up to where we are falling short and look for new ways to do better … We must recognise that gender equality – while essential – does not safeguard against violence on its own. Indeed, even nations that lead the world on measures of…
The care and support economy includes aged care, disability support, Veterans' care and early childhood education and care.It is part of the health care and social assistance industry, which accounts for 15% of Australia's workforce and…
As at 30 June 2023, women held 42.3 per cent of reportable Chair and Deputy Chair positions on Australian Government boards.This result is 1.3 percentage points higher than the 30 June 2022 result, when women held 41.0 per cent of…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese departs for India today, the world’s fifth largest and fastest growing major economy.Prime Minister Albanese will lead a delegation to improve two-way trade between our countries and is accompanied by Minister for…
Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report — guidelinesThe Australian Government has committed to a gender diversity target of women holding 50 per cent of Government board positions overall, and women and men each holding at least 40 per…
The Government's response to COVID-19 involved development of national health strategies and plans, that considered the diverse health needs of Australians,7 Recognising COVID-19 would exacerbate existing gender inequalities and violence against…
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We request the following information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act) in relation to CDP participants who have commenced in the program and have a mutual obligation requirement (i.e. not identified as a volunteer) as at…
Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report — Guidelines
The Australian Government has committed to a gender diversity target of women holding 50 per cent of Government board positions overall, and women and men each holding…
Stop perpetrators weaponising systems“I’m trapped by the system. I have to deal with ongoing abuse via my children until they’re 18 … I am not able to escape the abuse completely because of the systems in place that support the abuser…. It’s a life…
Recommendation 1Appoint the right leaders. Recruit people whose behaviour is consistent with the APS Values.Leaders set the cultural tone for their organisation through their behaviour. The APS needs to select leaders who ‘walk the…
Guidance on matters for collective agreementCollective agreement can be sought at a Cabinet meeting or through ministerial correspondence.As a general rule, ministers should put before their colleagues the sorts of issues on which they themselves…
LegislationPart 8 of the Public Service Act 1999, through amendments that took effect in 2013, establishes the Secretaries Board and describes its membership, functions and operating arrangements as follows:64 Secretaries BoardThe…
The care and support economy is one of the fastest growing parts of the Australian economy.To meet this growing demand, a significant reform agenda is underway across different parts of the sectors that make up the care and support economy - …
New Australian honours are created by The King on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. Since 1975, new awards have progressively been added to the system.
Why honours are created
New honours are created for two reasons:
A need to…
ContextThe Government has an ambitious agenda to strengthen integrity across the Australian public sector. Important reforms underway include the establishment of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, strengthening whistleblower…
The Australian Government is committed to ensuring that Australians have good, secure jobs. It recently made job security a central objective of the Fair Work Act, the minimum wage objective and the modern awards objective.Job security is important…
Follow PM&C on Facebook, LinkedIn and X and the Australian Government on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Threads for updates on Their Majesties visit. Check local road closures on ACT and NSW transport and policing sites.…
Australia has a system of honours and awards to recognise excellence, achievement and meritorious service or contributions to our society. The Australian honours system awards those citizens who have contributed to a better society because of their…
We support the development of productive relationships between state, territory and Commonwealth Governments to promote policy reforms that are of national significance.First Secretaries Group’s Review of Ministerial CouncilsOn 17…
Collaborating with stakeholdersGood advice and great policy are informed by a diverse range of voices, views and perspectives. They are strengthened through collaboration with those individuals, organisations or sectors that could…
Our approach to risk managementPM&C operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. There is inherent risk in everything we do and it is not possible, or necessarily desirable, to eliminate all risks. We strive to achieve the right balance…
Gender balance on Australia Government boards reporting guidelinesThe Australian Government remains committed to gender targets for Australian Government boards, which have been in effect since 1 July 2016. The targets call for…
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…