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PM&C has five pillars for progressing inclusion and diversity in our workplace, guiding our forward Action Plan.Pillar 1: A Diverse and Thriving WorkforceOur workforce is reflective of the Australian community and people can contribute to their…
Australia’s external territories including Heard Island and the McDonald Islands, the Australian Antarctic Territory, Ashmore and Cartier Islands and the Coral Sea Islands, as well as the mainland Territory of Jervis Bay, have no insignia or emblems…
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 Flags:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission…
Australian Flags was first published under the auspices of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in 1995 to provide information about the Australian National Flag, official Australian flags such as the Australian Aboriginal Flag and…
Evolution of a national flag
Before federation, Australia’s colonies flew the flags of the United Kingdom: the Union Jack (more formally called the Union Flag) and its other flags.
The Union Jack was first raised in Australia on 29 April…
Monitoring and evaluation are critical to embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Agencies can adopt a positive mindset towards accountability, whether this is through initiating internal assessment, responding to external oversight, or…
Established under the previous RAP, the role of the ISLO in the People Branch is to ensure the ideas, aspirations and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff are at the forefront of the development and design of associated…
5.1 Governments avoid entering major contracts or undertakings, including new grants agreements, during the caretaker period. When determining whether a contract or undertaking qualifies as ‘major’, agencies should consider:the dollar value of the…
The committee recommends that the Australian Government improve tracking of petroleum‐based products made with refined Russian oil, and apply autonomous sanctions as required in order to prevent the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products in…
The committee recommends that the Australia Government adopts a default position that Defence materiel being retired or otherwise disposed of will be gifted to Ukraine unless there is a compelling case against this for an individual asset.Government…
The committee recommends that the Australian Government provide long‐ term certainty to Ukrainians already in Australia on temporary visas who wish to stay in Australia or are unable to safely return to Ukraine due to the ongoing war.Government…
Australia sees ASEAN at the centre of a peaceful, stable and prosperous region, where sovereignty is respected, and all countries benefit from strategic balance. Australia recognises ASEAN centrality as key to the region's stability and security,…
Awards in the Australian system of honours are announced at various times of the year. These are:
Meritorious awards, including the Order of Australia - announced in January and June.
Australian Bravery Decorations - announced in April and…
Gold - the symbol of Australia’s sporting victories, and the colour of our mineral wealth, beaches, the golden fleece of Australian wool and the harvests of golden grains across every state.
Green - the…
Grants reporting for Commonwealth Government agencies is a requirement of the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Guidelines.
Note: Government grants awarded must be published on the GrantConnect website, managed by the Department of…
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, but additional…
The committee recommends the Australian Government appoint a Coordinator‐General to lead coordination of Australia’s assistance and support to Ukraine across all agencies. The person tasked with this lead coordination role should report directly to…
The committee recommends that the Australian Government expediently responds to requests from the Ukrainian Government for specific military and defence equipment and materiel, acknowledging that the Ukrainian authorities with direct knowledge of…
The Vatican has announced the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis on 21 April 2025.As a mark of mourning and respect, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Tuesday, 22 April 2025 in your locality…
Opal, also known to Indigenous people as the fire of the desert, is a powerful symbol of Australia's arid interior.
Australia is home to the world's highest quality, precious opal. The most famous is black opal from Lightning Ridge in…
A world of symbols
Australia’s national symbols provides a shorthand way of representing Australia to the world. Our symbols represent what is unique about the nation, and reflect different aspects of our cultural life and history. The story of…
Key informationMinistry listsMinisterial offices, departments of state and guide to responsibilitiesInstruments of ministerial appointment and revocationActing ministerial arrangementsAdministrative Arrangements OrdersCode of Conduct for…
The Global Institute for Women’s Leadership (GIWL) at The Australian National University (ANU) was commissioned by the Australian Government Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to support an evaluation of National Women’s Alliances in…
Ongoing operations and representation as the national peak body for volunteering in Australia.
SACS supplementation.