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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Defence and Veterans' Service Commission

The Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission will provide independent oversight and evidence-based advice to government on reforms to improve suicide prevention and wellbeing outcomes for serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members.

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