Programs and initiatives

We work across Australian Government agencies and with state and territory governments, the private and not-for-profit sectors and the community on a range of projects, policies and advice. These programs and initiatives are the department’s focus and efforts to deliver the Australian Government’s priorities.

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COVID-19 Response Inquiry

Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry

On 25 October 2024 the Australian Government received the final report from the independent panel appointed to review the response to COVID-19 pandemic.

Review of the Workplace Gender Equality Procurement Principles

Workplace Gender Equality Procurement Principles

According to the Workplace Gender Equality Procurement Principles (WGE Procurement Principles), to be considered for government procurement contracts at or above $80,000, or $7.5 million for construction services, all tenderers who have 100 or more employees must be able to demonstrate they are c