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The Administrative Arrangements Order (AAO) stems directly from the Constitution. Section 61 of the Constitution places the executive power of the Commonwealth in The King, and provides that it is exercisable by the Governor General. Section 62…
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…
Strategic OutlookThe Board discussed government priorities, emerging risks and strategic issues.The Board received an update on geostrategic issues from Ms Jan Adams AO PSM, Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Mr Greg Moriarty AO…
Last week Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travelled to India at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.At the Australia-India Annual Leaders’ Summit at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, the leaders discussed trade and investment,…
The Australian Government has released the Digital Economy Strategy 2022 Update, which outlines progress made on Australia becoming a top 10 digital economy and society by 2030.
The Strategy, released with the 2021-22 Budget, sets the framework and…
On 4-6 March 2024, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted leaders of the Lao PDR, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Timor-Leste in Melbourne at the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special…
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…
Board achievementsA collegiate and collaborative BoardThe general view expressed in interviews was that the Board works well, is collegiate and collaborative, able to have honest discussions and sets a good tone across the APS.It has benefited from…
Dear Colleagues,2023 is an important year for the APS. This year you will see changes that affect your everyday work. A conversation is already underway through service-wide bargaining regarding common conditions across the APS. In addition, we want…
The structure of the Australian intelligence community
The organisational structure of the Australian Intelligence Community has been based upon two principles designed to ensure its integrity, objectivity and effectiveness:
The separation…
Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report — Guidelines
The Australian Government is working towards a gender diversity target of women holding 50 per cent of Government board positions overall, and …
National action plan on business and human rightsAustralia is not progressing with a National Action Plan on business and human rights, at this stage, but is focused on supporting the United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles on Business and Human…
Guiding recommendation: Build and maintain coordinated national public health emergency communication mechanisms to deliver timely, tailored and effective communications, utilising strong regional, local and…
On Tuesday 14 May 2024, the Treasurer, the Hon Jim Chalmers MP, delivered the 2024–25 Federal Budget.The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet will play a key role in delivering Budget initiatives, including:establishing an…
An external nomination is one which is made by a person or organisation who is not the Minister responsible for approving the appointment, or a member of their department. This may include, for example, a state or territory government or non-…
A Gender Impact Assessment provides decision makers with a transparent and clear understanding of the gendered impacts of the policy proposal. It also outlines where gender analysis has been used to inform the policy design to deliver better gender…
On 8 December 2022, Secretary Professor Glyn Davis AC delivered the Annual Address to the APS, hosted by the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) ACT in partnership with PM&C.
Good evening.
It’s an…
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Australian honours and awards system, which includes the Order of Australia, the Australian Bravery Decorations and the National Medal.Founded on 14 February 1975, the honours and awards system…
Overview
The Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce (the Taskforce) is an independent group of eminent women established to provide advice to the Australian Government to support the advancement of …
Men are typically over represented in management and leadership roles across most industries. This is particularly the case in mining, construction, utilities and manufacturing.[31] Even in female‑dominated industries, men are still more likely to…
As the Minister for Women and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, I am pleased to present the Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2020–21.This year, the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, and I…
Seeds of Australia’s national floral emblem, the Golden Wattle, were launched into space in December 2020 for a seven month journey as part of the ground-breaking ‘What’ll Happen to the Wattle??!’ program.
The ‘What’ll happen to the Wattle’…
Key conclusionsThe NWA model is suitable as a vehicle for delivering women’s voices to government and appears to be achieving the intended NWA outcomes.The NWA model is suitable for supporting the achievement of the WLDP objectives…