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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…
Recommendation 11Build a strategic approach to integrity. Integrate the knowledge of oversight agencies to identify risks, create solutions and provide a unified message on integrity across the APS.The Commonwealth uses a multi-agency approach to…
The Leadership Taskforce overseeing the implementation of the recommendations of the Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins’ Set the Standard: Report on the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces (the Jenkins Report),…
Executive summary
The establishment of National Cabinet, and subsequent ceasing of COAG, has provided a unique opportunity to reconsider and reset Australia’s intergovernmental architecture. COAG was a slow, bottom-up framework for…
Overcoming discriminatory stereotypesWorking for Women is underpinned by the need to change gender attitudes and stereotypes (including for First Nations women, women from CALD backgrounds, older women, women with disabilities, and those who…
When driving through most Australian towns, large or small, you can almost always find a war memorial, often at the town centre.They come in the form of granite obelisks, memorial gates, statues and more. They are found in parks,…
Poorly designed and implemented AI could reduce the performance of public servicesBeyond demonstrating integrity and empathy in the design and delivery of AI-enabled public services, there are other factors that are important for…
The Prime Minister recognises outstanding talent through a series of awards which celebrate outstanding Australian talent.
Presented every year, the Prime Minister’s Awards include:
Prime Minister’s Literary Awards
The Prime Minister’s…
CultureRecommendation 1Appoint the right leaders. Recruit people whose behaviour is consistent with the APS Values.Recommendation 2Incentivise good leadership. Appraise performance of Secretaries and SES based on delivery of results…
In March 2022, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) published the report on the Australian Government’s 2021 Review of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (WGE Act). In August 2022, the Australian Government committed to…
Home energy upgrades can help households reduce their energy bills and Australia’s carbon emissions. However, it’s not always easy for homeowners to identify the most suitable and cost-effective upgrade option, and this can lead to inaction.BETA…
Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher, has released the second Status of Women Report card, and the first in support of Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality released on Thursday 7 March 2024. Released annually on…
States and territories administer their own criminal justice systems, correctional and prison services. Detail can be provided as part of the State Party Dialogue.Holistic early intervention, design prevention and diversion strategiesThe Government…
I wish to obtain a copy of the Department's fraud and corruption control plan;I wish to obtain a copy of any document produced by a Peter Rush or a John Reid relating to reports of fraud and corruption within the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal…
Research by the Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA) explored how different wording affects how people complete Australia’s biggest data collection exercise – the Census of Population and Housing.
The Census is the most…
Policy goal: secure, safe jobs with decent wages, conditions and opportunities for career developmentThe Australian Government is committed to boosting job security and wages and to creating safe, fair and productive workplaces. Our policy vision is…
This Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s (PM&C) , sets out how we intend to deliver on our responsibilities, and addresses our operating environment, our people and capability, our risk management and oversight and our key activities…
Space-related applications and technologies make an essential contribution to addressing contemporary challenges in the Indo-Pacific. The Quad is working to expand Indo-Pacific countries’ access to and utilisation of earth observation data and other…
The need for a safe work environmentAll workers are entitled to safe and healthy work. It is also critical to preventing physical and psychological harm. Creating and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is a legal requirement.The Australian…
This Strategy seeks to build on PM&C’s already strong ongoing initiatives, frameworks and systems to strengthen our commitment to workplace inclusion and diversity now and into the future.In 2022, 84% of PM&C APS Employee Census respondents…
Guiding recommendation: Rebuild and maintain trust between government and the community, including by considering impacts on human rights.Trust in government is an essential foundation to a successful pandemic response, given the…
The Public Service Medal (PSM) is an important element in the Australian honours system, recognising outstanding public service. Each year, up to thirty exceptional APS and government employees are formally recognised through the award of the PSM…
Recruitment timelinesPM&C recruitment typically takes 8 to 10 weeks from the date applications close to the time hiring managers make job offers. This timeframe may vary depending on the complexity of the role, the number of applicants, and…
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and discussed the following matters.Closing the Gap - Productivity Commission 3-Yearly Review Draft ReportThe Board discussed the Productivity Commission’s Closing…