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The Lodge and Kirribilli House are nationally significant heritage properties owned by the Commonwealth of Australia. Both residences are listed on the Commonwealth Heritage List (CHL):The Lodge, DEAKIN ACT 2600 - CHL Place ID 105452Kirribilli House…
On 23 July 1993, the then Governor-General, His Excellency the Honourable Bill Hayden AC, proclaimed the opal as Australia’s national gemstone.
The finest opals in the world come from Australia. Precious opals can flash with all the colours of…
The Government’s vision is for a sustainable and productive care and support economy that delivers quality care and support with decent jobs.Three high level goals will help achieve this vision.Goal 1: Quality care and supportThe…
Whether the flag is displayed flat against a surface (either horizontally or vertically), on a staff, on a flag rope, or suspended vertically in the middle of a street, the canton should be in the uppermost left quarter as viewed by a person facing…
On Thursday 5 January 2023, a Funeral Service for His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be held at St Peter’s Square, Vatican City.
His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was Bishop of Rome, head of the Roman Catholic Church and…
On 13 February 2008 the Australian Parliament made a formal apology to members of the Stolen Generations. To recognise the anniversary of the occasion and in national recognition of First Nations Australians, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the…
Bunting – Strong, coarse cloth used to make flags. Can also refer to a string of small festive flags
Canton – The top left quarter of a flag, also known as the first quarter or upper hoist. It is the position of…
Collaborating with stakeholdersGood advice and great policy are informed by a diverse range of voices, views and perspectives. They are strengthened through collaboration with those individuals, organisations or sectors that could either be affected…
On 13 February 2008 the Australian Parliament made a formal apology to members of the Stolen Generations. To recognise the anniversary of the occasion and in national recognition of First Nations Australians, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the…
The South Australian Department of the Premier and Cabinet has issued a request for flags to be flown at half-mast with immediate effect on Friday, 17 November 2023. This is a mark of mourning for a South Australian Police officer who lost…
Parents were enthusiastic about the extension of the current scheme to 26 weeks by 2026. Nevertheless, they felt that 26 weeks paid leave is not long enough for parents to care for young children in the way they preferred. Fathers want greater…
To contribute to the National Australia Day Council's operating and administrative costs for activities regarding promoting the meaning of and participation in Australia Day and the Australian of the Year Awards.
At the request of the Prime Minister, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, flags across Australia are to be flown at half-mast to honour the victims of the tragic events at Bondi Junction, Sydney, on 13 April 2024. As a mark of mourning and…
Remembrance Day is a day of special significance to all Australians, commemorating the loss of Australian lives in all wars, conflicts and peace operations.On Remembrance Day, 11 November 2024, Australian Government departments and agencies are…
About the artist: Jessie Mordey is a proud Torres Strait Islander women who was born and grew up on Tamwoy Town, Waiben (Thursday Island). Jessie is a descendant of the Dauareb and Komet Clan and including the Kemer Kemer…
As PM&C’s First Nations Champion, the Assistant Secretary for the First Nations Policy Branch, in the Social Policy Division, and an active Mara member, I am pleased to support PM&C’s Reconciliation Action Plan for 2024–27.I am proud…
The Australian Government uses a 4-tier approach to guide and support appropriate and consistent levels of coordination in response to crises.There is no standardised response to crises. Every crisis is unique and will present different challenges.…
On 13 February 2008 the Australian Parliament made a formal apology to members of the Stolen Generations. To recognise the anniversary of the occasion and in national recognition of First Nations Australians, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the…
Recommendation 16The committee recommends that the Australian Government urgently join Australia to the Demining Coalition for Ukraine.Government Response to Recommendation 16The Government notes this recommendation.The…
The Australian National Flag is paraded by our defence forces and displayed around the country at sporting events and by service organisations, schools, community groups and private citizens. History of the Australian National Flag Upon…
Flags are flown in the half-mast position as a sign of mourning.
To bring the flag to the half-mast position, the flag must first be raised to the top of the mast (the ‘peak’), then immediately lowered slowly to the half-mast position. This…
The following diagrams show how to fold the flag properly:
A. Start like this
B. Fold lengthwise bottomside to topside once and then once again
C. Bring the ends together
D. Now concertina by folding backwards and forwards…
The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Memorial Service for the four Victorian Police officers who lost their lives in the Eastern Freeway tragedy will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday 3 February 2022 at Marvel Stadium,…
Over the years, Australia has made great progress towards gender equality including through implementation of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984,[1] establishing the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), introducing paid parental leave, and…
This Strategy seeks to build on PM&C’s already strong ongoing initiatives, frameworks and systems to strengthen our commitment to workplace inclusion and diversity now and into the future.In 2022, 84% of PM&C APS Employee Census respondents…