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Intelligence, oversight, safeguards and the law
The terrorist attacks in the United States on 11 September 2001 marked the start of a decade of legislation creating new terrorism offences and conferring new powers – particularly on ASIO and the…
Australia welcomes the opportunity to submit its ninth periodic report (periodic report) under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women…
Denial of education on the basis of motherhoodAmong states and territories, there are no grounds for suspension and expulsion on the basis of motherhood. States and territories have policies and programs to support students who are pregnant or…
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,…
The Senate Order is produced at the conclusion of two reporting periods (period) each year, Financial Year and Calendar Year.Procurement contracts are available through the Senate Order Report on AusTender.Financial yearSenate Order on Entity…
Artificial intelligence holds significant potential to improve the delivery of public services in Australia. Opportunities exist across the spectrum of activities carried out by the APS: from automating backroom administrative…
Always refer to the requirements of the specific position you are applying for carefully. The information below is of a general nature only.The offer processIf you're successful, your new line manager will contact you to agree on a start date and…
Paragraph 11.1(ba) of the Legal Services Directions 2017, issued by the Attorney-General under the Judiciary Act 1903, requires Chief Executives of agencies subject to the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 to ensure that their…
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Working with Ministerial OfficesDepartmental Liaison OfficersA Departmental Liaison Officer (DLO) is a public servant who is temporarily placed in a Minister's office to act as a conduit between their Department and the Minister's…
Our commitment to capabilityThe ongoing development of PM&C’s capability ensures that we can continue to achieve our purpose. Investments in capability also support the department to lead by example, and uphold public sector…
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Additional obligations of the Principal OfficerThe principal officer must:ensure that the number of authorised officers in the Department is sufficient to ensure that they are readily accessible by public officials who belong to the…
4.1 How a Disclosure can be madeDisclosures can be made verbally or in writing, including by phone and email. Disclosures can be made to:a supervisor;an Authorised Officer of PM&C; orpublicinterestdisclosure@pmc.gov.au.Disclosures can be made…
Further advice concerning these Procedures can be obtained by contacting PM&C's People Branch on: (02) 6271 6000 or help@hr.pmc.gov.au.The following guidance may also be helpful:Commonwealth Ombudsman: Public interest disclosure…
1.1 PurposeThese Procedures set out how the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) facilitates and deals with public interest disclosures (PIDs) that relate to PM&C for the purposes of s59(3) of the …
The National Women's Health Strategy outlines a national approach to improving health outcomes for all women and girls. The Strategy identifies 5 priority areas: maternal, sexual and reproductive health; healthy ageing; chronic conditions and…
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All organisations and individuals are encouraged to fly the Australian National Flag on public holidays.
The APS Integrity Taskforce (the Taskforce) was established by Secretaries Board to take a ‘bird’s-eye’ view of the APS integrity landscape, identify gaps and look for opportunities to learn from and build upon the important work already underway…
On Wednesday 20 October 2021, the Minister for Women published a media release to announce the start of public consultation on the WGEA Review consultation.
The WGEA Review Team, based in the Department of the Prime Minister and…
5.1 Role of supervisorsUnder the PID Act, supervisors are public officials who supervise or manage individuals who make PIDs.Supervisors may have PIDs made to them from time to time. This part of the Procedures applies to…
Insights gained during the public consultation have informed the finalisation of the National Strategy. We have taken on board feedback regarding the importance of quality jobs in the care and support sector, person-centred care,…
Care and support work has traditionally been undervalued. Submissions to the Employment White Paper from care and support sector services, worker representatives and community organisations emphasised that low social status, low pay, and persisting…
The Budget delivered a number of important measures for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to help build a public service for the future. As part of the APS reform agenda the government has provided $72.9 million over…