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1970 Royal Visit programIn partnership with the National Library, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has shared digital copies of its collection of official Royal Visit programs.Read the 1970 program on Trove Timeline
Summary document detailing the costs incurred by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in relation to the April 2015 Australian Army secondment by His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales, excluding any names and business information of…
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…
One of the key questions asked in meetings and briefings on the National Strategy, was how the National Strategy fits with other inquiries and reforms to the care and support sectors, and how the National Strategy would be implemented.In response to…
This section sets out the nature of PM&C’s operating environment over the 4-year period of this corporate plan. It outlines how factors and changes in the environment may affect and influence the focus of the department’s work and key priorities…
This Innovate RAP commits PM&C to an inclusive workplace and celebrating the rich, diverse and resilient cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Our previous RAPs laid the early foundations for our journey towards…
The committee recommends that the Australian Government support the lifting of restrictions on the ability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to strike military targets in Russia as part of the defence of Ukraine from the Russian invasion.Government…
There are tensions in the purposes of paid parental leave schemes between facilitating health and wellbeing of mothers and babies, enhancing women’s workforce participation, and achieving greater gender equality by encouraging fathers to share in…
DescriptionPlans and arrangementsResponsible agencyCatastrophic crisesAustralian Government Catastrophic Crisis Plan (AUSCATPLAN)National Emergency Management AgencyReception and coordination of international assistance…
The flag should not be allowed to fall or lie on the ground.
The flag should not be used to cover a statue, monument or plaque for an unveiling ceremony; to cover a table or seat; or to mask boxes, barriers or the space between the floor and…
Disclosures should be assessed and investigated discreetly, and in a way that maintains the confidentiality of the discloser and any subjects of a disclosure unless they have given consent for particular information to be disclosed.The PID Act…
The committee recommends the Australian Government commits to replenish, via new orders from manufacturers or through enhanced acquisition plans, all new Australian Defence Force commitments to Ukraine with the exception of assets being retired…
Special nature of Cabinet documentsCabinet documentation is any material departments and agencies prepare that is:intended for submission to the Cabinet (generally Cabinet submissions and attached material, including presentations)documents dealing…
When a flag becomes dilapidated and no longer suitable for use, it should be destroyed privately and in a dignified way. For example, it may be cut into small unrecognisable pieces, placed in an appropriate sealed bag or closed container then…
The Australian Government has directed that the Australian National Flag be flown on its buildings during normal working hours on normal working days. This will vary on days of mourning, when the flag is flown at half-mast, and on days of national…
The Parliamentary and Government Branch is part of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and is responsible for providing advice on flag protocol.
Further information about the Branch’s activities is available on our website …
The Parliamentary and Government Branch is responsible for the administration of the Commonwealth Flag Network.
This free service notifies flag marshals of flag protocol when flying the Australian National Flag on special occasions such as Anzac…
The Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag can be obtained free of charge by contacting the electorate office of your local Senator or Member of the House of Representatives.Please note…
On 1 January 1901, the six colonies united to form the Commonwealth of Australia. In search of a flag for the new nation, the Commonwealth Government announced a worldwide competition.
Entrants were invited to submit colour sketches for a design…
Australia has a short history of nationally legislated paid parental leave compared to other high income countries, with the exception of the USA (Baird & Williamson, 2010). In 2010 Australia introduced the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010. This was…
Where a hazard is not identified, PM&C will work with NEMA and other relevant Australian Government agencies to identify an appropriate Australian Government Coordinating Agency, depending on where the impacts and consequences of the hazard…
LegislationDescriptionNational Emergency Declaration Act 2020The making of a NED signals to the Australian community – and to all levelsA NED can be made for a period of up to 3 months, and can be extended by the Governor-General for periods up to 3…
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 Symbols.
National Archives of Australia
Australian…
Continuous improvement practices draw on learnings from evaluation of exercising and crisis events. These learnings are used to identify opportunities for continuous improvement of crisis management plans and arrangements to enhance crisis…
The committee recommends Australia deepen cooperation and liaison between Australia and NATO partners, as well as the Australian Defence Force and the Armed Forces of Ukraine to ensure Australia learn from Ukraine’s defence and response to Russia’s…