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Executive SummaryThe Legislation Handbook (the handbook) provides comprehensive guidance on the requirements of the legislation process—from policy approval and drafting through to passage in the Parliament.This is…
Last updated 14 August 2024
Message from PM&C Reconciliation Champion and First Nations Champion At PM&C it is our mission to improve the lives of all Australians. To do this we must ensure our policy development and advice is informed by the diverse perspectives…
8.1 Tabling of and responses to reports8.1.1 Responses to outstanding parliamentary committee reports should be deferred during the caretaker period for action by the incoming government. Agencies may continue to undertake appropriate preparatory…
Figure 2. Phases of the Australian Government Crisis Management ContinuumThe Australian Government’s Crisis Management Continuum (Continuum) comprises 7 phases:Prevention refers to measures to eliminate or reduce the severity of a…
IntroductionThe HandbookThis Handbook provides an overview of current Federal Executive Council operations, in particular the preparation of documents for consideration by the Governor-General in Council.This…
The portraits can be downloaded for free and are available for private use by individuals. The portraits are also available to the media.The portraits cannot be used for commercial purposes and cannot be used in merchandising, advertising or for…
Guiding recommendation: Ensure the rapid mobilisation of a national governance structure for leaders to collaborate and support a national response that reflects health, social, economic and equity priorities.The COVID‑19 pandemic…
A hierarchy of documents underpins the Australian Government’s crisis management arrangements. Documents subordinate to the Framework must align with the Framework in describing their specific arrangements.Figure 1. The hierarchy of documentsThe…
On 21 September 2023, the Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese MP announced an independent inquiry into Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The inquiry reviewed the Commonwealth Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic to…
A trustworthy APS is united in serving all Australians, enabling the Australian government to provide security, drive productivity and jobs in the economy, improve citizens’ experience of government, and deliver fair and equitable support where it…
In the spirit of reconciliation PM&C acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connection to land, waters and the community. We pay our respects to their Cultures, Country and Elders both past and present…
The Australian Parliament determines what will become law by passing legislation through the House of Representatives and the Senate. The power to make laws is vested in the Australian Parliament by the Constitution. However, the process of…
Eight organisations and individuals have been recognised in the annual Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards.
These awards celebrate organisations who support veterans and their transition into the civilian workforce and to recognise…
Long-term Insights Briefings support the Australian Public Service (APS) to develop policies to fit the needs of the Australian community now and in the future by:exploring important and complex policy issuestaking in a wide range…
It is important to note that issues raised as part of the Review involve two distinct matters. The first relates to transfer of documents by PM&C to the NAA under section 27 of the Archives Act. The second relates to the public…
Guiding recommendation: Develop and regularly stress test preparedness and a national response to a pandemic that covers the broader health, economic and social response and fully harnesses capability and resources across…
SignatoriesThis agreement is made under Section 172 of the Fair Work Act 2009. EmployerSigned for and on behalf of the Commonwealth of AustraliaProfessor Glyn Davis ACSecretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet…
Putting an item on the agendaThe Prime Minister’s control of the agenda is central to the operation of the Cabinet. Ministers seeking to put an item on the Cabinet (or Cabinet Committee)…
Meeting timetableCabinet meets in the Cabinet room at Parliament House, Canberra, in most weeks of the year. Special Cabinet meetings may be held at other times and other places, as necessary, for…
The Australian Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag were proclaimed flags of Australia under section 5 of the Flags Act 1953 on 14 July 1995.The Australian Aboriginal FlagThe Australian Aboriginal Flag was first raised on 9…
How to use this guideThe APS Guide to Gender Analysis and Gender Impact Assessment (the Guide) provides information to assist Australian Public Service (APS) policy makers developing a Cabinet Submission or New…