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The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.Workplace RelationsThe Australian Public Service Commissioner, Mr Peter Woolcott, updated the Board on the 6 October release of the…
AuthorityOn 30 September 2022, National Cabinet agreed to the recommendations of the First Secretaries Group Review of Ministerial Councils. This included the formal establishment of the Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council (the Council) as…
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 committee recommends that the Australian Government ensure relevant agencies are appropriately resourced to identify and address foreign interference and disinformation activities in Australia, including from Russian actors, and to respond to…
Australia’s external territories including Heard Island and the McDonald Islands, the Australian Antarctic Territory, Ashmore and Cartier Islands and the Coral Sea Islands, as well as the mainland Territory of Jervis Bay, have no insignia or emblems…
The Parliamentary and Government Branch would like to express its thanks to the people and organisations that contributed their knowledge and expertise to each edition of Australian Flags:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission…
The PM&C Performance Model sets out the behaviours and characteristics required at each classification level at PM&C under four qualities: Problem solving, Achieving, Collaborating and Leading. The PM&C Performance Model is consistent…
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Refugees and humanitarian entrants have always played an important role in enriching the Australian community and building our strong economy. The review will provide advice to the Government on how to better support refugees and…
Changing behaviours and attitudes leading to gender-based violenceIn addition to addressing discriminatory stereotypes, the Government adopted measures to change behaviours and attitudes leading to high rates of GBV in Australia.The Government…
The integrity of the public service is one of the key drivers of public trust in government institutions. Recent lessons in public administration offer us a crucial opportunity for reflection, learning and action on integrity across the Australian…
Australia mourns the passing of the Honourable William (Bill) George Hayden AC, 21st Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia (1989-1996). He provided a lifetime of service to Australia as a Parliamentarian and as Governor-General. The…
The South Australian Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Memorial Service for Mr Steele Hall will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, 1 July 2024 at the Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide, South Australia.Hosted by the…
National Action Plan on Women, Peace and SecurityAustralia's National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2021-2031 (WPS Plan) aims to support the human rights and participation of women and girls in global stability, including stability after…
OverviewViolence against women and children remains a national crisis in Australia. While there has been significant action and investment towards ending gender-based violence, including through the National Plan to End Violence against Women and…
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…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has formally announced that the 2025 federal election will take place on Saturday 3 May 2025.With this announcement, and the dissolution of the House of Representatives by the Governor-General this morning,…
Dr Steven Kennedy PSM commenced as Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in June 2025.Steven was previously Secretary to the Treasury between September 2019 and June 2025. Prior to this, Steven was Secretary of the…
The following list shows days of commemoration on which the flying of the Australian National Flag and, where appropriate, other flags, is particularly encouraged. Unless noted otherwise, these days are celebrated nationally.
1 January…
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 2019 version of the…
The Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC CVO DSC (Retd), today announced the appointment of Mr Gerard Martin PSM as Official Secretary to the Governor‑General.Mr Martin will act in the role of Official Secretary…
Are you a 2021 graduate in the Australian Public Service (APS)? Or are you a data professional wanting to share your knowledge with the future leaders of the APS?
The Graduate Data Network (GDN) is hosting the 2022 Graduate Data Forum, an annual…
The Australian Public Service (APS) Commission released the APS Mobility Framework in April of this year.
The Framework supports and guides members of the APS to use mobility as a strategic workforce tool, focussing on three high value uses of…
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