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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 …
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.
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,…
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…
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…
An important function of this Framework is articulating the roles and responsibilities of Australian Government ministers and senior officials. During a significant crisis, clarity of purpose and priorities is crucial for ensuring that an Australian…
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…
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…
Our public consultations are open to everyone, and we want to hear from you. Have your say about changes to policies, legislation, and more.Past consultationsDraft of Australia’s ninth periodic CEDAW reportLong-term Insights…
Our role includes advising the government of the day on all aspects of sound political administration and providing guidance on caretaker conventions.Key informationDraft legislation program - House of RepresentativesDraft legislation…
Secretaries' performance
In accordance with section 61A of the Public Service Act 1999, the Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Australian Public Service Commissioner have…
The Secretaries Board has established 4 subcommittees:Capability and Workforce CommitteeSecretaries Digital and Data CommitteePartnership Priorities CommitteeSecretaries Talent CouncilIn addition, the Chief Operating Officers (COO) Committee plays…
PM&C is committed to taking steps to protect public officials who belong, or belonged, to PM&C from detriment, or threats of detriment, relating to disclosures made under the PID Act. This protection extends to disclosers,…
PM&C is committed to assisting the APS to achieve employment targets set out in the Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy 2020-2024 and APS Disability Employment Strategy 2020-2025:Five percent Aboriginal and…
Following a media query on 18 December 2023, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) identified that it had failed to transfer 78 Cabinet records from 2003 to the National Archives of Australia (NAA), in line with historical…
Overall gender balance on government boardsThe existing targets for gender balance on government boards are:Women to hold 50% of all Australian Government board positionsWomen to hold at least 40% of Australian Government board…
The committee recommends the Australian Government publicly attribute the role that the People’s Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) are playing in supporting Russia in its…
Key resourcesOrganisation chartPM&C performance modelCorporate plansOur organisation structure aligns with broader Australian Public Service (APS) priorities, offering employees exposure to the full spectrum of policy matters…
A record of when the Prime Minister received a letter regarding an allegation against a cabinet minister and its referral to authorities
The membership of the National Security Committee in 2019 and 2009
FOI was responded to with the below…
Intercepting and returning asylum-seeking women and girls arriving by seaThe Government's policy is to intercept any vessel seeking to reach Australia irregularly and to safely return those on board to their point of departure or country of origin,…