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The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 (PID Act) commenced on 15 January 2014. The Whistleblowing provisions under the Public Service Act 1999 were repealed on the same day.The PID Act is the legislative scheme for the…
Ensuring an adequate standard of livingAustralia's social security system is a taxpayer-funded, non‑contributory system supporting basic living standards and economic participation of Australians.Income support payments, including JobSeeker, support…
The committee recommends that the Australian Government become a Participant or Associate Member of the Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation Against Ukraine (Register of Damage for Ukraine) as a matter of priority.…
Investigations, prosecutions, convictions and sentences imposed on traffickersAustralia's laws criminalising human trafficking and other forms of modern slavery are contained within Divisions 270 and 271 of the Criminal Code.The AFP receives human…
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…
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 processes; to…
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…
Current Long-term Insights BriefingWe are currently exploring the future of government service delivery beyond the current cycles of reform.We are working with the community, industry, academia and the APS.We want to better understand:the vision…
Responsibilities of public officialsUnder s61 of the PID Act, public officials must use their best endeavours to:assist the principal officer in the conduct of an investigation under the PID Act.assist the Ombudsman in the performance of the…
AustraliaNew ZealandCanadaUKPublic Service headsSecretaries and Commissioner of the APSC, chaired by the Secretary Prime Minister and CabinetChief Executives, led by the Public Service Commissioner and Head of the Public ServiceDeputy…
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 Department and…
Australian National Flag Day on 3 September 2024, marks 123 years since the Australian National Flag was first officially flown in 1901 at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne – the site of Australia’s first Parliament. Australian…
It is important to note that not all disclosures of information (disclosure) that PM&C may receive will be a PID for the purposes of the PID Act.A disclosure will only be a PID if all of the following conditions are met1:it is made by a current…
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 (whistleblowing)…
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 Public Interest Disclosure…
In this sectionFOI disclosure logsFreedom of informationInformation Publication SchemePrivacy policyPublic Interest Disclosure SchemeSpecial access
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…
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 supervisors who are not…
Australian National Flag Day on 3 September 2023, marks 122 years since the Australian National Flag was first officially flown in 1901 at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne – the site of Australia's first Parliament.Australian National Flag…
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, the specific needs…
Recommendation 6Make confidential ethics and integrity advice available to APS staff, SES and agency heads.APS staff at all levels can benefit from confidential support to talk through an integrity issue causing them concern. SES must navigate…
The Audit and Risk Committee Charter sets out the Committee's objectives, authority, composition and tenure, roles and responsibilities, reporting and administrative arrangements.
The PM&C Audit and Risk Committee was established by…