Reports and Publications
Best Practice Regulation: A guide for Ministerial Councils and National Standard Setting Bodies
Released: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - 00:00
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Best Practice Regulation: A guide for ministerial councils and national standard setting bodies (October 2007) provides guidance to Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Ministerial...
Report of the Interdepartmental Committee on Intercountry Adoption
Released: Monday, April 7, 2014 - 00:00
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The IDC report has been redacted to protect the privacy of individuals who made submissions.
An extract of the report is available here and the copy available on this website includes the...
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 Intercountry adoption agreement | 550.57 KB |
 Summary of current legislation | 348.68 KB |
| Summary of current legislation | 312.72 KB |
| Extract of the report of the IDC on Intercountry Adoption | 2.65 MB |
| Extract of the report of the IDC on Intercountry Adoption | 6.07 MB |
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Annual Report 2013-14
Released: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 00:00
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Annual Report 2013-14
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| Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Annual Report 2013-14 | 7.84 MB |
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Annual Report 2012-13
Released: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 00:00
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Annual Report 2012-13
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| Annual Report 2012-2013 | 6.49 MB |
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Annual Report 2011-12
Released: Monday, November 19, 2012 - 00:00
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Annual Report 2011-12
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| Annual Report 2011-2012 | 5.11 MB |
Australia National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2012-2018
Released: Thursday, December 7, 2017 - 00:00
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The National Action Plan has been extended to mid-2019. The National Action Plan sets out what Australia will do, at home and overseas, to integrate a gender perspective into its peace and...
Combined 6th and 7th report on the implementation of Convention on the Elimination of Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) July 2003 - July 2008
Released: Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 00:00
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Australia's conbined sixth and seventh report on the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of Forms of Discrimination Against Women July 2003 - July 2008
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| Combined 6th and 7th report on the implementation of Convention on the Elimination of Forms of Discrimination Against Women - PD | 319.54 KB |
Statement by Australia - Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
Released: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 00:00
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Opening statement by Australia for the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, 20 July 2010
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| Statement by Australia - Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women - 20 July 2010 - PDF 85KB | 85.42 KB |
Women's Human Rights Education Kit
Released: Monday, December 1, 2008 - 00:00
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Education pack on Women's Human Rights produced by the Office for Women, in partnership with the Australian Human Rights Commission. The pack provides a simple guide to human rights and ...
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| Women's Human Rights Education Kit - PDF | 159.42 KB |
Report of the Australian Government Delegation to the 58th Session of the United Nations
Released: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 00:00
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The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (the Commission) is the principal global policy making body dedicated exclusively to gender equality and the advancement of...
2014 Progress Report - Australian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2012-2018
Released: Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 00:00
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The Australian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2012-2018 (National Action Plan) is a whole-of-government policy to implement the United Nations...
2015 Report on Unproclaimed Legislation
Released: Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 00:00
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Details of legislation which is to come into effect on Proclamation and which has not yet been proclaimed. The report shows the latest information available at 13 August 2015.
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| 2015 Report on Unproclaimed Legislation | 145.5 KB |
| 2015 Report on Unproclaimed Legislation | 445.22 KB |
Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards 2012-2013
Released: Monday, August 5, 2013 - 00:00
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The Australian Government is strongly committed to gender equality, including through achieving its 40:40:20 target to achieve gender balance on Australian Government Boards. This commitment to...
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| Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards 2012-2013 - PDF | 429.87 KB |
| Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards 2012-2013 - DOCX | 838.98 KB |
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Annual Report 2010-11
Released: Monday, November 21, 2011 - 00:00
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Annual Report 2010-11
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| Annual Report 2010-2011 | 3.59 MB |
Gender pay gap in VET graduates - a review
Released: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 00:00
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A gender wage gap of 16—18 per cent has persisted in Australia for the past 20 years despite the equal pay decision by the industrial court in 1972. There is a wide body of literature available...
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| Gender pay gap in VET graduates - a review - PDF | 470.59 KB |
Disparities in the pay and benefits of Bachelor Degree Graduates: The role of pay-setting arrangements
Released: Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 00:00
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Disparities in the Pay and Benefits of Bachelor Degree Graduates: The Role of Pay-Setting Arrangements conducted by GCA analyses data from a set of supplementary questions in the Beyond Graduation...
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| Disparities in the pay and benefits of Bachelor Degree Graduates | 297.75 KB |
 Disparities in the pay and benefits of Bachelor Degree Graduates | 2.01 MB |
A Technical Report on the Gender Wage Gap in the Australian Graduate Labour Market, 2002-11
Released: Friday, September 7, 2012 - 00:00
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The existence of a gender wage gap is widely documented in many labour markets. This technical report disaggregates graduate labour market data from the Australian Graduate Survey (AGS) and the...
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| A Technical Report on the Gender Wage Gap, 2002-11 | 1007.14 KB |
Side by Side: Women, Peace and Security
Released: Friday, July 18, 2014 - 00:00
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As a means to promote the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and the Women, Peace and Security agenda, the Australian Civil-Military Centre and UN Women, with the support of the...
Official Establishments Trust Annual Report 2010-11
Released: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 00:00
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Official Establishments Trust Annual Report 2010-11
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| Annual Report 2010-2011 | 564.77 KB |
| Annual Report 2010-2011 | 197.5 KB |
Official Establishments Trust Annual Report 2009-2010
Released: Monday, November 1, 2010 - 00:00
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Official Establishments Trust Annual Report 2009-2010
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| Annual Report 2009-2010 | 101.38 KB |
2011 Independent Review of the Intelligence Community
Released: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 00:00
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The 2011 report of the Independent Review of the Intelligence Community (the Review), was the first comprehensive review of the Australian intelligence community since the 2004 inquiry conducted...
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| 2011 Independent Review of the Intelligence Community Report | 938.91 KB |
| 2011 Independent Review of the Intelligence Community Report | 362.43 KB |
| Cornall and Black Letter to Prime Minister | 850.07 KB |
Portfolio Budget Statements 2014 - 2015
Released: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 00:00
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio Budget Statements 2014 - 2015.
Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2014-15 released 12 February 2015.
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| Portfolio Budget Statements 2014-2015 | 1.3 MB |
| Portfolio Budget Statements 2014-2015 | 5.28 MB |
| Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2014-15 | 1.26 MB |
| Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2014-15 | 6.01 MB |
Portfolio Budget Statements 2013 - 2014
Released: Friday, November 1, 2013 - 00:00
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio Budget Statements 2013 - 2014.
Portfolio Budget Statements 2012 - 2013
Released: Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 00:00
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio Budget Statements 2012 - 2013.
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| Portfolio Budget Statements 2012-2013 | 2.89 MB |
| Portfolio Budget Statements 2012-2013 | 2.27 MB |
Portfolio Budget Statements 2011 - 2012
Released: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 00:00
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio Budget Statements 2011 - 2012.
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| Portfolio Budget Statements 2011-2012 | 2.28 MB |
| Portfolio Budget Statements 2011-2012 | 3.32 MB |
User Guide to the Australian Government Guide to Regulation
Released: Monday, February 1, 2016 - 00:00
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The Australian Government Guide to Regulation provides an overview of how to approach the task of making policy whenever regulation may be considered as a policy option. The...
Best Practice Consultation guidance note
Released: Monday, February 1, 2016 - 00:00
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Of the ten principles for Australian Government policy makers in the Australian Government Guide to Regulation, two are related to consultation. This guidance note provides additional...
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| Best Practice Consultation guidance note - DOCX | 1.56 MB |
| Best Practice Consultation guidance note - PDF | 105.4 KB |
Australian Government RIS Preliminary Assessment Form: Is a RIS required?
Released: Saturday, September 30, 2017 - 00:00
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The Government has introduced The Australian Government Guide to Regulation, which outlines the process for developing a regulatory proposal, including a Regulation Impact Statement (RIS...
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| Australian Government RIS Preliminary Assessment Form: Is a RIS required? | 1.55 MB |
| Australian Government RIS Preliminary Assessment Form: Is a RIS required? | 90.75 KB |
Carve-outs Guidance Note
Released: Monday, February 27, 2017 - 00:00
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A carve-out is a standing agreement between the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) and a department, removing the need for a preliminary assessment to be sent to OBPR for certain types of...
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| Carve-outs Guidance Note - PDF | 579.77 KB |
| Carve-outs Guidance Note - DOCX | 1.57 MB |
COAG RIS preliminary assessment form
Released: Monday, December 1, 2014 - 00:00
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An agency is required to contact the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) to seek advice on whether a Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) is required for decisions made by Council of Australian...
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| COAG 'Is a RIS Required?' preliminary assessment form | 298.51 KB |
| COAG 'Is a RIS Required?' preliminary assessment form | 157.28 KB |
Regulatory burden measurement framework guidance note
Released: Monday, February 27, 2017 - 00:00
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A key principle for Australian Government policy makers in The Australian Government Guide to Regulation is that the cost burden of new regulation must be fully offset by reductions in...
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| Regulatory burden measurement framework Guidance Note [PDF version] | 196 KB |
| Regulatory burden measurement framework Guidance Note [DOCX version] | 1.58 MB |
Cost-benefit analysis guidance note
Released: Monday, February 1, 2016 - 00:00
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The Australian Government is committed to the use of cost–benefit analysis (CBA) to assess regulatory proposals in order to encourage better decision making. A CBA involves a systematic evaluation...
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| Cost-benefit analysis guidance note | 1.58 MB |
| Cost-benefit analysis guidance note | 194.06 KB |
Individuals guidance note
Released: Monday, February 27, 2017 - 00:00
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The Australian Government Guide to Regulation identifies that the Government's regulatory impact analysis requirements apply to regulatory proposals that affect individuals, reflecting...
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| Individuals Guidance Note [DOCX version] | 1.55 MB |
| Individuals Guidance Note [PDF version] | 103.89 KB |
Commonwealth programmes guidance note
Released: Monday, February 1, 2016 - 00:00
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Sometimes it is necessary for the Australian Government to place significant requirements on businesses, community organisations and individuals that seek access to a government programme. The...
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| Commonwealth programmes guidance note - DOCX | 1.56 MB |
| Commonwealth programmes guidance note - PDF | 85.62 KB |
Short form and Interim Regulation Impact Statements guidance note
Released: Monday, February 1, 2016 - 00:00
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The Australian Government Guide to Regulation allows for three types of Regulation Impact Statement (RIS): Long Form, Standard Form and Short Form.
The Short Form RIS option is...
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| Short form and Interim Regulation Impact Statements guidance note | 1.56 MB |
| Short form and Interim Regulation Impact Statements guidance note | 119.5 KB |
Competition and regulation guidance note
Released: Monday, February 1, 2016 - 00:00
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The purpose of this guidance note is to assist policy makers to understand the additional ‘competition tests’ required in a Regulation Impact Statement in which the preferred option restricts...
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| Competition and regulation guidance note - DOCX | 1.58 MB |
| Competition and regulation guidance note - PDF | 127.4 KB |
Risk analysis in Regulation Impact Statements guidance note
Released: Monday, February 1, 2016 - 00:00
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The Australian Government Guide to Regulation discusses the importance of keeping risk in perspective. Our role as policy makers is to provide advice to governments about acceptable...
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| Risk analysis in Regulation Impact Statements guidance note - DOCX | 1.56 MB |
| Risk analysis in Regulation Impact Statements guidance note - PDF | 85.7 KB |
Environmental valuation and uncertainty guidance note
Released: Monday, February 1, 2016 - 00:00
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The state of the environment is critical to the welfare of the community. For environmental considerations to be fully accounted for in broader policy development, the environmental impacts of...
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| Environmental valuation and uncertainty guidance note - DOCX | 1.55 MB |
| Environmental valuation and uncertainty guidance note - DOCX | 66.27 KB |
Community organisations guidance note
Released: Monday, February 1, 2016 - 00:00
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The Australian Government is concerned about the overall red tape burden on community organisations. Because community organisations function in different ways from commercial businesses, the...
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| Community organisations guidance note | 74.12 KB |
| Community organisations guidance note | 1.55 MB |
Trade impact assessments guidance note
Released: Monday, February 1, 2016 - 00:00
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Where a policy proposal has a direct bearing on trade performance, a trade impact assessment (TIA) should be incorporated into your Regulation Impact Statement to give the decision maker a summary...
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| Trade impact assessments guidance note - DOCX | 1.55 MB |
| Trade impact assessments guidance note - PDF | 61.86 KB |
Independent Reviews, RIS-like Processes and the Regulation Impact Statement Requirements guidance note
Released: Monday, February 1, 2016 - 00:00
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The Government has introduced The Australian Government Guide to Regulation, which outlines the process for developing a regulatory proposal, including a Regulation Impact Statement (RIS...
Sunsetting legislative instruments guidance note
Released: Friday, January 4, 2019 - 00:00
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This guidance note provides information about The Australian Government Guide to Regulation requirements as they apply to sunsetting legislative instruments that have a regulatory impact...
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| Sunsetting legislative instruments guidance note | 1.56 MB |
| Sunsetting legislative instruments guidance note | 90.61 KB |
Post-implementation reviews Guidance Note
Released: Monday, February 1, 2016 - 00:00
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Australian Government agencies must undertake a post-implementation review (PIR) for all regulatory changes that have major impacts on the economy. PIRs must also be prepared when regulation has...
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| Post-implementation reviews Guidance Note | 1.59 MB |
| Post-implementation reviews Guidance Note | 231.26 KB |
Environmental valuation and uncertainty research report
Released: Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 00:00
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This research report has been produced by the Office of Best Practice Regulation in consultation with the Department of Environment. It was prompted by a recognised need to improve the quality of...
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| Environmental valuation and uncertainty research report | 331.56 KB |
| Environmental valuation and uncertainty research report | 519.46 KB |
Influencing Consumer Behaviour: Improving Regulatory Design Research Paper
Released: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 00:00
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Regulation may be necessary for the proper functioning of society and the economy. The aim is to deliver effective and efficient regulation: effective in addressing problems; efficient in...
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| Influencing Consumer Behaviour: Improving Regulatory Design Research Paper - DOC | 2.1 MB |
| Influencing Consumer Behaviour: Improving Regulatory Design Research Paper - PDF | 2 MB |
Best Practice Regulation Guidance Note: Value of statistical life
Released: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 - 00:00
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This note provides guidance on how officers preparing the cost-benefit analysis in Regulation Impact Statements should treat the benefits of regulations designed to reduce the risk of physical...
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| Guidance Note: Value of statistical life - PDF | 130.13 KB |
| Guidance Note: Value of statistical life - DOCX | 289.93 KB |
A Century of Australian cost-benefit analysis working paper
Released: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 00:00
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Paper prepared for the conference ‘Delivering better quality regulatory proposals through better cost-benefit analysis’ hosted by the Office of Best Practice Regulation on 21 November 2007. The...
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| A Century of Australian Cost Benefit Analysis working paper | 232.44 KB |
| A Century of Australian Cost Benefit Analysis working paper | 123.57 KB |
Establishing a monetary value for lives saved: issues and controversies working paper
Released: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 00:00
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Paper prepared for the conference ‘Delivering better quality regulatory proposals through better cost-benefit analysis’ hosted by the Office of Best Practice Regulation on 21 November 2007.
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| Establishing a Monetary Value for Lives Saved working paper | 285.34 KB |
| Establishing a Monetary Value for Lives Saved working paper | 192.72 KB |
Cost Benefit Analysis and Historic Heritage Regulation Working Paper
Released: Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 00:00
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This working paper formed the basis of an address to the Department of the Environment and Water Resources Workshop “The Economics of Heritage: integrating costs and benefits of heritage into...
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| Cost Benefit Analysis and Historic Heritage Regulation working paper | 170.53 KB |
| Cost Benefit Analysis and Historic Heritage Regulation | 82.75 KB |
Best Practice Regulation Report 2012-13
Released: Monday, February 17, 2014 - 00:00
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The Best Practice Regulation Report 2012-13:
- details compliance with the best practice regulation requirements of the Australian Government and Council of Australian...
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| Best Practice Regulation Report 2012-13 - DOCX | 773.25 KB |
| Best Practice Regulation Report 2012-13 - PDF | 451.44 KB |
Best Practice Regulation Report 2011-12
Released: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 00:00
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The Best Practice Regulation Report 2011-12:
- details compliance with the best practice regulation requirements of the Australian Government and Council of Australian...
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| best_practice_regulation_report_2012.doc | 5.99 MB |
| best_practice_regulation_report_2012.pdf | 1.65 MB |
Best Practice Regulation Report 2010-11
Released: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 00:00
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The Best Practice Regulation Report 2010-11:
- details compliance with the best practice regulation requirements of the Australian Government and Council of Australian...
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| Best Practice Regulation Report 2010 -11 | 704 KB |
| Best Practice Regulation Report 2010 -11 | 2.4 MB |
Best Practice Regulation Report 2009-10
Released: Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - 00:00
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The Best Practice Regulation Report 2009-10:
- details compliance with the best practice regulation requirements of the Australian Government and Council of Australian...
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| Best Practice Regulation Report 2009-10 - PDF | 698.81 KB |
Government Guidelines for Official Witnesses before Parliamentary Committees and Related Matters - February 2015
Released: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 00:00
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The Guidelines are designed to assist departmental and agency officials, statutory office holders and the staff of statutory authorities in their dealings with the parliament.
Guidance on Caretaker Conventions
Released: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 00:00
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During the caretaker period, the business of government continues and ordinary matters of administration still need to be addressed.
Note: The 2018 document is identical in most...
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| Guidance on Caretaker Conventions | 105.82 KB |
| Guidance on Caretaker Conventions | 134.57 KB |
Legislation Handbook
Released: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 - 00:00
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The purpose of this handbook is to provide a description of the procedures involved in making Commonwealth Acts, especially the procedures coordinated by PM&C.
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| Legislation Handbook - February 2017 | 673.12 KB |
| Legislation Handbook - February 2017 | 1.07 MB |
Requirements for Annual Reports for Departments, Executive Agencies and FMA ACT Bodies
Released: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 00:00
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Annual report requirements and supporting guidance are managed by the Department of Finance.
The...
Statement of Ministerial Standards
Released: Thursday, August 30, 2018 - 00:00
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The Australian people deserve a Government that will act with integrity and in the best interests of the people they serve.
Serving the Australian people as Ministers and Assistant...
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| Statement of Ministerial Standards - PDF | 117.76 KB |
| Statement of Ministerial Standards - DOCX | 67.26 KB |
Commonwealth Coat of Arms Information and Guidelines
Released: Monday, December 1, 2014 - 00:00
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The Commonwealth Coat of Arms (the Arms) is the formal symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia that signifies Commonwealth authority and ownership.
The ‘Commonwealth of Australia’ is the...
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| Commonwealth Coat of Arms Information and Guidelines | 3.79 MB |
| Commonwealth Coat of Arms Information and Guidelines | 293.19 KB |
Australian Government Branding - Guidelines on the use of the Australian Government logo by Australian government departments and agencies
Released: Monday, December 22, 2014 - 00:00
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The Australian Government decided in June 2003 that common branding would apply to all Australian Government departments and agencies (this covers both FMA agencies and CAC bodies) and this...
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| Australian Government Branding Design Guidelines (updated April 2013) | 1.82 MB |
| Australian Government Branding Design Guidelines (updated April 2013) | 500.32 KB |
Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda Report: An action plan for a stronger Australia
Released: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 00:00
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As a key business-focused element of the Economic Action Strategy, the Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda brings together and builds on the Government’s other economic reform efforts...
Improving taxation arrangements for employee share schemes
Released: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 00:00
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A detailed fact sheet on Improving taxation arrangements for employee share schemes, as part of the Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda.
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| Improving taxation arrangements for employee share schemes | 219.76 KB |
Industry policy that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship – the Industry Growth Centres initiative
Released: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 00:00
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The Government is refocusing industry policy to drive entrepreneurship and innovation. Industry policies will be re-targeted to capitalise on Australia's strengths and accelerate the growth...
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| Industry policy that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship – the Industry Growth Centres initiative | 187.4 KB |
A more skilled labour force - improving education and training: Improving the vocational education and training system
Released: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 00:00
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Business relevant, high-quality education and training boosts innovation, encourages investment and supports jobs growth. The Government aims to create a world's best practice Vocational Education...
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| A more skilled labour force - improving education and training: Improving the vocational education and training system - PDF | 172.75 KB |
Increasing the focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and innovation in schools
Released: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 00:00
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Business relevant, high-quality education and training boosts innovation, encourages investment and supports jobs growth. The Government aims to create a world’s best practice higher education and...
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| Increasing the focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and innovation in schools | 160.94 KB |
Streamlining the subclass 457 visa programme
Released: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 00:00
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Highly skilled migrants are critical for a strong and vibrant economy, bringing know-how, innovation and entrepreneurship and also helping to plug short-term skills gaps. As part of its Industry...
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| Streamlining the subclass 457 visa programme | 503.07 KB |
Expanding the investor visa programme
Released: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 00:00
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Highly skilled migrants are critical for a strong and vibrant economy, bringing know-how, innovation and entrepreneurship and also helping to plug short-term skills gaps. As part of the...
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| Expanding the investor visa programme | 161.92 KB |
A lower cost, business friendly environment - Reducing the regulatory burden
Released: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 00:00
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Regulation is necessary for a well-functioning economy and society, but too often the first reflex of governments has been to regulate, adding layer upon layer of costs to business. The Government...
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| Accepting trusted international standards and risk assessments | 166.71 KB |
Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2013-14
Released: Tuesday, December 23, 2014 - 00:00
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The Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2013-14 is a statistical report on the representation of women and men on Australian Government boards, and analysis of progress...
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| Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2013-14 - DOCX | 146.74 KB |
| Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2013-14 - PDF | 280.04 KB |
Administrative Arrangements Order made on 23 December 2014
Released: Tuesday, December 23, 2014 - 00:00
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Signed by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd)
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| Administrative Arrangements Order made on 23 December 2014 | 260.86 KB |
| Signed Administrative Arrangements Order made on 23 December 2014 | 4.79 MB |
Best Practice Regulation Report 2013 -14
Released: Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - 00:00
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The 2013-14 Best Practice Regulation Report is the independent assessment of compliance with Australian Government and Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) best practice regulation...
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| Best Practice Regulation Report 2013 -14 | 436.66 KB |
PM&C Portfolio Annual Deregulation Report 2014
Released: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 00:00
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The PM&C Portfolio Annual Deregulation Report 2014 details the portfolio's progress towards meeting the Government's deregulation agenda to reduce unnecessary red tape costs on individuals,...
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| PM&C Portfolio Annual Deregulation 2014 | 137.44 KB |
| PM&C Portfolio Annual Deregulation Report 2014 | 246.08 KB |
Setting Australia's post-2020 target for greenhouse gas emissions - Issues Paper
Released: Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 00:00
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Climate change is a global problem that requires a global solution. The Australian Government has committed to review Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and settings this year...
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| Setting Australia's post-2020 target for greenhouse gas emissions - Issues Paper | 167.52 KB |
Fact Sheet - Preparing for a new global climate agreement
Released: Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 00:00
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In preparation for this year's Paris conference (30 November – 11 December) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), countries will bring forward 'intended nationally...
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| Fact Sheet - Preparing for a new global climate agreement - DOCX | 50.01 KB |
Portfolio Budget Statements 2015 - 2016
Released: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 - 00:00
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Small Business Guidance Note
Released: Saturday, September 30, 2017 - 00:00
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The Small Business guidance note describes the factors unique to small business that should be considered when undertaking a regulatory impact analysis. It expands on The Australian Government...
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| Small Business Guidance Note | 1.55 MB |
| Small Business Guidance Note | 77.26 KB |
Report of the Australian Government Delegation to the 59th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
Released: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 00:00
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On Wednesday 24 June 2015, the Report of the Australian Government Delegation to the 59th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women was launched by...
Administrative Arrangements Order - 9 July 2015
Released: Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 00:00
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Signed by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd)
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| Administrative Arrangements Order made on 9 July 2015 | 289.91 KB |
| Signed Administrative Arrangements Order made on 9 July 2015 | 4.64 MB |
Fact Sheet - Actions Australia is taking
Released: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 00:00
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Australia is meeting our climate change targets through Direct Action policies that reduce emissions, increase productivity and improve the health of the environment.
At the core of these...
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| Fact Sheet - Actions Australia is taking - PDF 795.22KB | 795.22 KB |
Fact Sheet - Adaptation and Climate Resilience in Australia
Released: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 00:00
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Some climate change impacts will be unavoidable. To prepare for these, Australia is taking action to build the resilience of our communities and natural systems.
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| Fact Sheet - Adaptation and Climate Resilience in Australia - PDF | 1.23 MB |
Fact Sheet - Australia’s 2030 climate change target
Released: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
Australia is taking a strong, credible and responsible commitment to the Paris climate change conference.
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| Fact Sheet - Australia’s 2030 climate change target - PDF | 1.62 MB |
Fact Sheet - Emissions Reduction Fund
Released: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
Australia is meeting our climate change targets through policies that provide positive incentives to reduce emissions. At the core of Australia’s climate change policies is the $2.55 billion...
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| Fact Sheet - Emissions Reduction Fund - PDF | 838.95 KB |
Fact Sheet - How we work with other countries
Released: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
Climate change is a global issue. All countries must work together to address it.
Australia works with...
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| Fact Sheet - How we work with other countries - PDF | 1.04 MB |
Summary Report - Australia’s 2030 Emission Reduction Target
Released: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
The Australian Government will reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 26–28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. Our target is a step up from Australia’s current target to reduce emissions to five per...
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| Summary Report - Australia's 2030 Emissions Reduction Target | 3.43 MB |
UNFCCC Taskforce - Review Report
Released: Friday, August 21, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
This is the final report of the UNFCCC Taskforce, "Setting Australia's post-2020 target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions".
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| Setting Australia's post-2020 target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions | 1.28 MB |
Corporate Plan 2015-19
Released: Monday, August 31, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
The Corporate Plan 2015-19 for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet is designed to be the principal planning document for the Department as required under paragraph 35(1)(b) of the...
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| PM&C Corporate Plan | 138.28 KB |
A Profile of Australian Women in Business
Released: Saturday, September 5, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
Australian women are increasingly becoming business operators, perhaps to improve their family's social and economic wellbeing, remain attached to the labour force and better manage their work-...
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| A Profile of Australian Women in Business - DOCX 550.92KB | 550.92 KB |
| A Profile of Australian Women in Business - PDF 940.5 KB | 940.5 KB |
Setting Australia’s Post-2020 Target for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Released: Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
This report was prepared by the UNFCCC Taskforce at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The Taskforce worked in close collaboration with the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade...
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| Setting Australia’s Post-2020 Target for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions | 1.28 MB |
Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2014-15
Released: Thursday, October 8, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
The Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report (the Report) is prepared annually by the Australian Government Office for Women, and reports against the Government’s commitment of women...
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| Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2014-15 - PDF | 681.79 KB |
Candidate Frequently Asked Questions
Released: Thursday, October 8, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
PM&C has made a number of changes to the way we attract and assess candidates.
The purpose of these changes was to remove barriers in attracting high quality candidates and getting the...
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| Candidate Frequently Asked Questions | 133.21 KB |
| Candidate Frequently Asked Questions | 79.94 KB |
Protocol between the Office of Best Practice Regulation and the New Zealand Treasury Regulatory Impact Analysis Team
Released: Friday, November 13, 2009 - 00:00
Section:
Under the Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) Best Practice Regulation: A guide for ministerial councils and national standard setting bodies, where a regulation impact...
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| Protocol between the OBPR and the RIAT | 101.78 KB |
| Protocol between the OBPR and the RIAT | 278.19 KB |
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Annual Report 2014-15
Released: Thursday, October 15, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 2014 - 15 Annual Report
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| Department for the Prime Minister and Cabinet Annual Report 2014-15 | 5.04 MB |
Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs report: Alcohol, hurting people and harming communities
Released: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
The Committee’s report Alcohol, hurting people and harming communities (the report) was tabled in Parliament on 25 June 2015 and makes 23 recommendations to address the harmful use of...
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| Australian Government response to Indigenous Affairs report: Alcohol, hurting people and harming communities - PDF | 106.37 KB |
Australian Government Public Data Policy Statement
Released: Monday, December 7, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
Australia’s capacity to remain competitive in the digital economy is contingent upon its ability to harness the value of data. Data volumes are growing...
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| Australian Government Public Data Policy Statement | 1.26 MB |
Public Sector Data Management Report
Released: Thursday, December 3, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
An internal study commissioned by the Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on how the Australian Public Service manages public sector data.
| Attachment | Size |
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| Public Sector Data Management Project | 2.72 MB |
 Public Sector Data Management Project | 2.66 MB |
Final Report of the National Ice Taskforce
Released: Sunday, December 6, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
This is the Final Report of the National Ice Taskforce.
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| Final Report of the National Ice Taskforce | 6.22 MB |
| Final Report of the National Ice Taskforce | 3.06 MB |
Address by Chair of the Advisory Panel on Reducing Violence against Women and their Children - 11 December 2015
Released: Friday, December 11, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
Address by Chair of the Advisory Panel on Reducing Violence against Women and their Children - 11 December 2015
Address by Chair of the Advisory Panel on Reducing Violence against Women and their Children - 23 July 2013
Released: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 00:00
Section:
An address by Ken Lay, the Chair of the Advisory Panel on Reducing Violence against Women and their Children.
Terms of Reference
Released: Monday, March 23, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
Terms of Reference for the UNFCCC Taskforce. The taskforce provided information on developments in the science, domestic and international emissions trends and...
Terms of Reference - Independent Parliamentary Entitlements System Review Committee
Released: Friday, April 17, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
Mr David Tune AO PSM and Mr John Conde AO are co-chairs of a committee to develop and propose models to deliver an independent parliamentary entitlements system...
Independent Parliamentary Entitlements System Review Report
Released: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
The Committee to consider an independent parliamentary entitlements system was established by the then Prime Minister, the Hon Tony Abbott MP, on 2 August 2015. The review announcement noted the...
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| Independent Parliamentary Entitlements Review Report | 2.33 MB |
National Ice Taskforce Terms of Reference
Released: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
The ice epidemic in Australia cannot be ignored. The Australian Crime Commission reports that, despite increased investment in border protection, the past 5...
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| Terms of Reference - PDF 55KB | 54.57 KB |
Best Practice Regulation Report 2014 -15
Released: Monday, February 29, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
The 2014-15 Best Practice Regulation Report is the independent assessment of compliance with Australian Government and Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) best practice regulation...
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| Best Practice Regulation Report 2014 -15 | 1.06 MB |
| Best Practice Regulation Report 2014 -15 | 490.31 KB |
Cabinet Handbook - 13th edition
Released: Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - 00:00
Section:
The Cabinet Handbook 13th edition is designed to ensure that the Cabinet observes conventions and principles and fulfils its central purpose of informed decision-making.
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| Cabinet Handbook 13th edition - PDF | 316.99 KB |
| Cabinet Handbook 13th edition - DOCX | 582.77 KB |
Regulation Impact Statement Policy Options guidance note
Released: Monday, February 1, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
When preparing a Regulation Impact Statement (RIS), Australian Government agencies must consider a range of viable policy options. The number of options included in the analysis should take into...
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| Regulation Impact Statement Policy Options guidance note DOCX | 1.55 MB |
| Regulation Impact Statement Policy Options guidance note PDF | 59.35 KB |
Australian Government response to Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee report: Annual reports (No. 1 of 2015)
Released: Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
Response to recommendations
The Australian Government has considered the recommendation made in the Senate Committee’s report and provides the following response.
Recommendation 1...
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| Australian Government response to the Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee report: Annual reports | 60.11 KB |
Independent Interim Review of the Australian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2012-2018
Released: Friday, April 8, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
The Australian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2012-2018 (National Action Plan) is the Australian Government’s primary mechanism for fulfilling its commitment to turn the ...
Regulator Performance Framework
Released: Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 00:00
Section:
The Government released its Regulator Performance Framework as part of 2014 Spring Repeal Day. The Framework is an important part of its commitment to reduce the cost of unnecessary or inefficient...
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| Regulator Performance Framework | 1.28 MB |
| Regulator Performance Framework | 274.77 KB |
Guidance on Data Sharing for Australian Government Entities
Released: Friday, April 29, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
The attached document provides guidance to Commonwealth agencies for streamlining data sharing processes within government, with a view to enabling efficient and informed policy outcomes.
...
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| Guidance on Data Sharing for Australian Government Entities - DOCX | 319.85 KB |
| Guidance on Data Sharing for Australian Government Entities - PDF | 397.82 KB |
Portfolio Budget Statements 2016 - 2017
Released: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
Budget Initiatives and Explanations of Appropriations Specified by Outcomes and Programs by Entity: Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio. For other alternative versions the...
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| Portfolio Budget Statements 2016-17 | 1.36 MB |
| Portfolio Budget Statements 2016-17 | 1.47 MB |
| Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2016-17 | 5.47 MB |
| Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2016-17 | 825.28 KB |
Communicating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Audiences
Released: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audiences comprise a wide range of people with different communication needs, information preferences, and expectations of government. These different needs...
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| Communicating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Audiences | 58.44 KB |
Draft legislation programme - House of Representatives
Released: Friday, November 22, 2019 - 11:30
Section:
2019 Spring Sittings of Parliament: Week 6 (2 to 5 December)
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| 2019 Spring Sittings of Parliament: Week 6 (2 to 5 December) | 84.69 KB |
| 2019 Spring Sittings of Parliament: Week 6 (2 to 5 December) | 40.19 KB |
Administrative Arrangements Order - amendment made February 2016
Released: Thursday, February 18, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
Amendments to the Administrative Arrangements Order.
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| Administrative Arrangements Order - amendment made February 2016 | 22.78 KB |
| Administrative Arrangements Order - amendment made February 2016 | 41.08 KB |
Administrative Arrangements Order made on 30 September 2015
Released: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
Includes the summary of amendments document.
Administrative Arrangements Order made on 21 September 2015
Released: Monday, September 21, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
Amendments to be made to the Administrative Arrangements Order made on 9 July 2015.
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| Administrative Arrangements Order made on 21 September 2015 | 30.94 KB |
| Administrative Arrangements Order made on 21 September 2015 | 127.58 KB |
Draft legislation program - Senate
Released: Friday, November 29, 2019 - 00:00
Section:
2019 Spring Sitting of Parliament: Week 6 (2 - 5 December)
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| 2019 Spring Sitting of Parliament: Week 6 | 55.61 KB |
| 2019 Spring Sitting of Parliament: Week 6 | 41.47 KB |
Renamed departments
Released: Monday, September 21, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
Name changes to three federal government departments made by the Prime Minister in September 2015.
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| Renamed departments | 14.64 KB |
The Australian Government Guide to Regulation
Released: Friday, March 14, 2014 - 00:00
Section:
This Guide has been written to help policy makers see regulation in a new light.
The Government’s rigorous approach to policy making seeks to ensure that regulation is never adopted as the...
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| The Australian Government Guide to Regulation | 1.73 MB |
| The Australian Government Guide to Regulation | 485.79 KB |
Letters Patent Regulations
Released: Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 00:00
Section:
Amendment of the National Police Service Medal regulations 2010.
| Attachment | Size |
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| Letters Patent Regulations | 100.22 KB |
Imperial medals
Released: Monday, June 27, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
Prior to 1975 Australians were recognised through the British Imperial system. Medals...
Post-nominals
Released: Monday, June 27, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
List of the established post-nominal entitlements for Australian honours and Imperial honours.
A pictorial guide to awards in the Australian Honours System
Released: Monday, June 27, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
There are 58 awards in the Australian honours system and the best known of these are awards is the Order of Australia.
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| Australian Medals Poster | 2.07 MB |
Australian Honours promotional posters
Released: Monday, June 27, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
Posters for use in promoting Australian awards and the act of awarding a person.
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| Promotional poster 1 for heroic actions | 228.43 KB |
| Promotional poster 2 for heroic actions | 184.53 KB |
| Promotional poster 3 for quiet achievers | 203.07 KB |
| Promotional poster 4 for quiet achievers | 250.53 KB |
| Promotional poster 5 for quiet achievers | 201.07 KB |
| Promotional poster 6 for quiet achievers | 340.49 KB |
Symbols timeline
Released: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
The Symbols Timeline has information about the decisions made over the last century to select our national symbols.
Designing and making awards
Released:
Section:
There are a number of steps in the process of creating a new honour or award before the medal can be designed and made. The medal and ribbons are designed as part of the process.
Official creation of awards
Released:
Section:
The Australian honours system dates from 1975 when the Order of Australia and the Australian Bravery Decorations were approved by The Queen....
Ministry List
Released: Thursday, October 24, 2019 - 10:00
Section:
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| Ministry List 29 May 2019 - DOCX | 39.5 KB |
| Ministry List 29 May 2019 - PDF | 55.71 KB |
Administrative Arrangements Order – amendment made 19 July 2016
Released: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
Amendments to the Administrative Arrangements Order
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| Administrative Arrangements Order – amendment made 19 July 2016 | 24.41 KB |
| Administrative Arrangements Order – amendment made 19 July 2016 (signed) | 74.02 KB |
Australian Flags booklet: part two
Released: Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 00:00
Section:
This is an excerpt of the Australian Flags booklet and deals with The protocols for the appropriate use and flying of the flag.
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| Protocols for the appropriate use and flying of the flag | 927.11 KB |
Public Sector Data Management: Implementation report
Released: Friday, July 22, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
On 3 December 2015, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) released the Public Sector Data Management Report.
Since then, significant progress has been made to...
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| Public Sector Data Management: Implementation report | 5.48 MB |
| Public Sector Data Management: Implementation report | 2.12 MB |
VIP Operations Charity Events Programme Information Pack
Released: Friday, October 14, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
Please read the VIP Operations Charity Events pages before reading this Information Pack.
This programme is...
Honours timeline
Released: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
The system of Australian honours was established in 1975. It replaced the previous Imperial system of British honours that commenced in 1901 and was phased out by the late 1980s.
Anniversary Messages Privacy Policy
Released: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
This information supplements the information contained in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s (DPMC) Privacy Policy.
Australian National Flag fun facts
Released: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
Some interesting questions and answers about the Australian National Flag.
Data skills and capability in the Australian Public Service
Released: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
Data literacy across the APS will have a critical role in supporting evidence-based decision making, developing more efficient government policy and delivering services that meet the needs of...
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| Data skills and capability in the Australian Public Service | 872.83 KB |
| Data skills and capability in the Australian Public Service | 232.02 KB |
Flag images and template files for download
Released: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
A range of flag images and templates for use. They are presented in a range of image formats to allow you to select the most appropriate image for your use....
Corporate Plan 2016-20
Released: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
The 2016–20 Corporate Plan for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has been developed and is designed to be the principal planning document for the Department as required under...
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| Corporate Plan 2016-20 | 372.7 KB |
Administrative Arrangements Order on 1 September 2016
Released: Thursday, September 1, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
Includes a summary of changes document.
Regulation audit – cross portfolio regulation
Released: Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 00:00
Section:
This guidance applies to instances where it is difficult to split regulation between portfolios.
| Attachment | Size |
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| Regulation audit – cross portfolio regulation | 306.86 KB |
Regulator Performance Framework - Coverage
Released: Monday, January 5, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
Regulators play an important role managing risk and protecting our economic, social and environmental interests. However, the way regulators operate can impose unnecessary burden on those they...
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| Regulator Performance Framework - Coverage | 120.38 KB |
| Regulator Performance Framework - Coverage | 200.14 KB |
Regulator Performance Framework - Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Released: Monday, January 5, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
The Government released its Regulator Performance Framework as part of 2014 Spring Repeal Day. The Framework is an important part of its commitment to reduce the cost of unnecessary or inefficient...
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| Regulator Performance Framework - Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) | 104.58 KB |
| Regulator Performance Framework - Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) | 265.92 KB |
Regulator Performance Framework - Reviewing Performance
Released: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
A key purpose of the Regulator Performance Framework is to increase the transparency and accountability of Commonwealth regulators. The primary mechanism to achieve this is the review and...
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| Regulator Performance Framework - Reviewing Performance | 107.95 KB |
| Regulator Performance Framework - Reviewing Performance | 125.79 KB |
What does the Regulator Performance Framework mean for you?
Released: Monday, January 5, 2015 - 00:00
Section:
The Framework sets up common performance measures to assess how Commonwealth regulators operate. There are six outcomes-based key performance indicators that cover issues like communication, risk-...
| Attachment | Size |
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| Regulator Performance Framework Fact Sheet | 46.29 KB |
| Regulator Performance Framework Fact Sheet | 19.22 KB |
Regulatory impacts from non-compliance and from the administration of courts and tribunals
Released: Monday, September 22, 2014 - 00:00
Section:
The Government has agreed that the Regulatory Burden Measurement (RBM) framework be used to quantify the regulatory impact of new and existing regulation to...
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| Regulatory impacts from non-compliance and from the administration of courts and tribunals | 280.39 KB |
Establishment of Ministerial Advisory Councils or Equivalent Consultation Mechanisms
Released: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 - 00:00
Section:
The Government’s deregulation agenda requires the establishment of stakeholder consultation mechanisms by the end of 2013, for each Cabinet Minister. These...
Establishment of Portfolio Deregulation Units
Released: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 - 00:00
Section:
The Government’s deregulation agenda focuses on eliminating inefficient or unnecessary regulation that imposes unwarranted burdens on business, individuals and...
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| Establishment of Portfolio Deregulation Units | 204.25 KB |
| Establishment of Portfolio Deregulation Units | 234.27 KB |
International Standards and Risk Assessments
Released: Sunday, December 14, 2014 - 00:00
Section:
This resource is also used for the Government’s ...
Ministerial Letters of Expectation to Regulators
Released: Friday, February 14, 2014 - 00:00
Section:
Government has committed to improving the administration of regulation and the performance of regulators, including issuing of letters from Ministers to heads of regulators setting out performance...
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| Ministerial Letters of Expectation to Regulators | 191.3 KB |
| Ministerial Letters of Expectation to Regulators | 202.65 KB |
Offsetting new regulatory measures
Released: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
This resource is also used for the Government’s ...
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| Offsetting new regulatory measures | 1 MB |
| Offsetting new regulatory measures | 58.9 KB |
Regulation Audit - Stage One - Stocktake, Self Assessment and Costing
Released: Friday, February 14, 2014 - 00:00
Section:
The Government has agreed that each portfolio will conduct an audit of the portfolio’s existing legislation and regulation and the regulatory cost imposed on business, individuals and the...
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| Regulation Audit - Stage One - Stocktake, Self Assessment and Costing | 220.17 KB |
| Regulation Audit - Stage One - Stocktake, Self Assessment and Costing | 298.53 KB |
Regulation Audit - Stage Two
Released: Monday, June 16, 2014 - 00:00
Section:
This guidance follows the Regulation Audit Stage One Guidance Note released by the Office of Deregulation on 14 February 2014.
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| Regulation Audit - Stage Two | 216.85 KB |
| Regulation Audit - Stage Two | 306.04 KB |
2016 Report on Unproclaimed Legislation
Released: Monday, August 1, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
Set out below are details of legislation which is to come into effect on Proclamation and which has not yet been proclaimed. The report shows the latest information available at 1 August 2016.
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| 2016 Report on Unproclaimed Legislation | 159.5 KB |
| 2016 Report on Unproclaimed Legislation | 193.05 KB |
Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2015-16
Released: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
The Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report is prepared annually by the Australian Government Office for Women, and reports on the Government’s performance against its...
| Attachment | Size |
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| Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2015-16 - DOCX | 815.37 KB |
| Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2015-16 - PDF | 6.15 MB |
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Annual Report 2015-16
Released: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
View a summary of the Annual Report 2015-16
...
| Attachment | Size |
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| Department for the Prime Minister and Cabinet Annual Report 2015-16 (print version) - PDF | 4.07 MB |
| Overview for 2015-16 | 383.93 KB |
| Annual performance statement | 803.99 KB |
| Management and accountability | 492.92 KB |
| Financial statements | 366.71 KB |
| Appendices | 366.71 KB |
| Glossary and indexes | 529.31 KB |
Review of the National Women’s Alliances Operating Framework
Released: Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
An independent review of the National Women’s Alliances has found that the Alliance model is effective and recommends a range of improvements to strengthen the Alliances’ relationships with each...
| Attachment | Size |
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| Review of the National Women’s Alliances Operating Framework | 1.81 MB |
| Review of the National Women’s Alliances Operating Framework | 2.58 MB |
Report of the Australian Government Delegation to the 60th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
Released: Friday, October 21, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
The Report of the Australian Government Delegation to the 60th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW60) provides a detailed account of the delegation’s participation...
Administrative Arrangements Order – amendment made 27 October 2016
Released: Thursday, October 27, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
Amendments to the Administrative Arrangements Order
The full Administrative Arrangements Order on 1 September 2016 is available.
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| Administrative Arrangements Order – amendment made 27 October 2016 (signed) | 50.07 KB |
| Administrative Arrangements Order – amendment made 27 October 2016 | 23.8 KB |
Australia's first Open Government National Action Plan 2016-18 Fact sheet
Released: Monday, October 31, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
Messaging: encouraging nominations for the Order of Australia.
Released: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
If you would like to encourage nominations to the Order of Australia awards in your network or organisation, feel free to use some of the following points to get the message out in emails.
Australia's Eighth Report on the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women August 2010- July 2014
Released: Thursday, December 15, 2016 - 00:00
Section:
The Australian Government is committed to creating an inclusive society where women and men have equal access to opportunities and resources and can thereby participate and contribute equally to...
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| Australia's Eighth Report on the implementation of the CEDAW DOCX | 573.75 KB |
| Australia's Eighth Report on the implementation of the CEDAW PDF | 608.24 KB |
ANAO audit report on the Indigenous Advancement Strategy - PM&C response
Released: Friday, February 3, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
The department welcomes the audit of the processes involved in the establishment of the Indigenous Advancement Strategy, as a major reform in the administration and delivery of services and...
Public Interest Disclosure Procedure
Released: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines on the procedures for making a public interest disclosure.
Contact authorised officers by:
Email:...
| Attachment | Size |
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| Public Interest Disclosure Procedure (DOCX version) | 342.11 KB |
| Public Interest Disclosure Procedure (PDF version) | 4.65 MB |
National Women's Alliance Guidelines 2017
Released: Thursday, March 16, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for the National Women's Alliance Grant Opportunity.
| Attachment | Size |
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| National Women's Alliance Guidelines 2017 [PDF version] | 430.78 KB |
| National Women's Alliance Guidelines 2017 [DOCX version] | 181.48 KB |
CSW61: Agreed Conclusions
Released: Thursday, March 30, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) has released the Agreed Conclusions of its 61st Session.
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| CSW61: Agreed Conclusions (27 March 2017) [DOCX version] | 84.97 KB |
| CSW61: Agreed Conclusions (27 March 2017) [PDF version] | 358.28 KB |
Administrative Arrangements Order - amendment made 13 April 2017
Released: Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
Amendments to the Administrative Arrangements Order
The full Administrative Arrangements Order on 1 September 2016 is available.
Other...
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| Administrative Arrangements Order - amendment made 13 April 2017 (signed) | 55.83 KB |
| Administrative Arrangements Order - amendment made 13 April 2017 | 23.88 KB |
Gender Equality Action Plan
Released: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
The only way that PM&C can fulfil its role to provide advice on how best to take advantage of the opportunities and challenges facing Australia, is by harnessing the skills, backgrounds and...
| Attachment | Size |
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| PM&C Gender Equality Action Plan 2016-19 | 2.14 MB |
| PM&C Gender Equality Action Plan 2016-19 | 165.33 KB |
2016 Progress Report - Australian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2012-2018
Released: Friday, April 28, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
The Australian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2012–2018 (National Action Plan) is a whole of government policy to implement United Nations...
Portfolio Budget Statements 2017 - 2018
Released: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
Budget Initiatives and Explanations of Appropriations Specified by Outcomes and Programs by Entity: Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio.
The 2017–18 Commonwealth Budget papers are...
Procedures for determining breaches of the APS Code of Conduct and the imposition of sanctions
Released: Monday, June 19, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
Procedures for determining breaches of the APS Code of Conduct and the imposition of sanctions in accordance with section 15(3) of the Public Service Act 1999 (The Act).
Report of the Australian Government Delegation to the 61st Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
Released: Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (the Commission) is a global policy-making body that is dedicated to advancing gender equality and the rights of women and girls across the...
COAG 2016 National Summit on Reducing Violence against women and their Children
Released: Thursday, June 29, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
The COAG National Summit on Reducing Violence against Women and their Children was the first of its kind. It brought COAG together with practitioners, academia, survivors, business and civil...
Official Establishments – Guidelines for use
Released: Wednesday, August 2, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
It has been a long standing practice for the Prime Minister and his or her spouse to host or agree to the use of the Official Establishments for events and functions.
The Official...
Report of the 2017 Independent Intelligence Review
Released: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
The 2017 Independent Intelligence Review found that Australia’s intelligence agencies are highly capable and held in high regard by their international partner agencies. The Review also found that...
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| 2017 Independent Intelligence Review | 1.93 MB |
Best Practice Regulation Report 2015-16
Released: Thursday, July 13, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
The 2015-16 Best Practice Regulation Report is the independent assessment of compliance with Australian Government and Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) best practice regulation...
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| Best Practice Regulation Report 2015-16 | 424.83 KB |
| Best Practice Regulation Report 2015-16 | 1019.27 KB |
Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020
Released: Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020.
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| Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020 | 1.4 MB |
| Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020 | 235.74 KB |
Prime Minister’s Official Residences Donor Policy
Released: Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
This policy is designed to provide a standard approach for the consideration, acceptance and recognition of donations private donors can make for the Prime Minister’s Official Residences.
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| Prime Minister’s Official Residences Donor Policy | 38.85 KB |
The Lodge Refurbishment Review
Released: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
The Lodge underwent an extensive refurbishment project between 2013 and 2015. Following the refurbishment, the Prime Minister initiated an independent expert review of the project. The Department...
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| The Lodge Refurbishment Review | 278.21 KB |
| The Lodge Refurbishment Review | 442.77 KB |
Corporate Plan 2017-21
Released: Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
The 2017–21 Corporate Plan for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has been developed and is designed to be the principal planning document for the Department as required under...
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| Corporate Plan 2017-2021 | 619.85 KB |
| Corporate Plan 2017-2021 | 519.17 KB |
Official Residences Advisory Committee (ORAC) – Terms of Reference
Released: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
The Prime Minister, in consultation with the Leader of the Opposition, has established the Official Residences Advisory Committee to provide advice to the Australian Government on the conservation...
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| Official Residences Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference | 43.85 KB |
| Official Residences Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference | 74.43 KB |
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Annual Report 2016-17
Released: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 2016 - 17 Annual Report
Full HTML Annual Report 2016-17...
Parliamentary Sittings 2018
Released: Friday, November 17, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
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| Parliamentary Sittings 2018 | 29.14 KB |
| Parliamentary Sittings 2018 | 90.44 KB |
Women's Workforce Participation and Women's Safety Grant Opportunity Guidelines
Released: Friday, December 1, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
The Women’s Leadership and Development Program (the Program) is funded by the Australian Government and delivers a range of projects specifically for Australian women.
These guidelines...
Administrative Arrangements Order – amendment made 30 November 2017
Released: Thursday, November 30, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
Amendments to the Administrative Arrangements Order
The full Administrative...
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| Administrative Arrangements Order – amendment made 30 November 2017 (signed) | 629.89 KB |
| Administrative Arrangements Order – amendment made 30 November 2017 | 30.87 KB |
Religious Freedom Review Terms of Reference
Released: Thursday, December 14, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
Expert Panel to examine religious freedom protection in Australia Terms of Reference (ToR).
Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2016-17
Released: Monday, December 18, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
The Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report is prepared annually by the Australian Government Office for Women, and reports on the Government’s performance against its gender...
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| Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2016-17 - PDF | 583.08 KB |
| Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2016-17 - DOCX | 2.64 MB |
Administrative Arrangements Order – amendment made 20 December 2017
Released: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 - 00:00
Section:
Amendments to the Administrative Arrangements Order
The full Administrative Arrangements Order on 1...
Solutions for Safer Digital Inclusion
Released: Thursday, February 15, 2018 - 10:45
Section:
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| Solutions for Safer Digital Inclusion | 313.27 KB |
Male Champions of Change
Released: Thursday, February 15, 2018 - 10:45
Section:
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| Male Champions of Change | 180.79 KB |
Women in Leadership: Lessons from Australian Companies
Released: Thursday, February 15, 2018 - 10:45
Section:
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| Women in leadership: lessons from Australian companies leading the way | 125.87 KB |
Welcome reception event for Australian civil society
Released: Thursday, February 15, 2018 - 11:00
Section:
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| Welcome reception event for Australian civil society | 105.21 KB |
Australian Government’s priorities for CSW62
Released: Thursday, February 15, 2018 - 11:00
Section:
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| Australian Government’s priorities for CSW62 | 99.87 KB |
Review of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s security procedures, practices and culture - Terms of Reference
Released: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - 11:45
Section:
The ‘Terms of Reference’ for the review into the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s (PM&C’s) security procedures, practices and culture.
Bridging the Digital Gender Divide
Released: Monday, February 26, 2018 - 12:15
Section:
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| Bridging the Digital Gender Divide | 558.76 KB |
Nominate a Woman
Released: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 - 15:15
Section:
Around 30% of nominees to the Order of Australia are women. Together we can do better.
Please take the time to ...
Senate Order on Entity Contracts - 2017 Calendar Year
Released: Tuesday, March 6, 2018 - 13:00
Section:
2017 Calendar Year
Pursuant to the Senate Order on Entity Contracts the following table sets out contracts entered into by Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, which provide for...
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 2017 Calendar Year Senate Order on Entity Contracts | 108.49 KB |
| 2017 Calendar Year Senate Order on Entity Contracts | 269.94 KB |
CSW62 Agreed Conclusions – Revision 1
Released: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 - 10:30
Section:
The CSW Agreed Conclusions is a powerful analysis of the existing gender gaps for rural women and girls around the world. The final version of the Agreed Conclusions is expected to be released...
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| CSW62 Agreed Conclusions – Revision 1 | 80.49 KB |
| CSW62 Agreed Conclusions – Revision 1 | 207.31 KB |
CSW62 Agreed Conclusions – Revision 2
Released: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - 11:00
Section:
The CSW Agreed Conclusions is a powerful analysis of the existing gender gaps for rural women and girls around the world. The final version of the Agreed Conclusions is expected to be released...
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| CSW62 Agreed Conclusions – Revision 2 - PDF | 184.12 KB |
| CSW62 Agreed Conclusions – Revision 2 - DOCX | 48.3 KB |
Administrative Arrangements Order on 19 April 2018
Released: Monday, April 23, 2018 - 12:15
Section:
Includes a summary of changes document.
Open letter to the Australian Public Service
Released: Friday, May 4, 2018 - 13:00
Section:
Dear colleagues
As the 20 members of the Secretaries Board, we are proud to lead a workforce that strives for excellence and cares about delivering for all Australians.
We work in a...
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| Open letter to the Australian Public Service - PDF | 60.08 KB |
Portfolio Budget Statements 2018 - 2019
Released: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - 20:00
Section:
Budget Initiatives and Explanations of Appropriations Specified by Outcomes and Programs by Entity: Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio.
The 2018–19 Commonwealth Budget papers are...
2018-19 Budget: Women’s health and wellbeing
Released: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - 20:45
Section:
Budget 2018-19 meaures guaranteeing the essential services that Australian's rely on, with health care that supports women at every stage of life.
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| 2018-19 Budget: Women’s health and wellbeing - PDF | 166.45 KB |
2018-19 Budget: Improving the lives of Australian women
Released: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - 20:45
Section:
Budget 2018-19 announcement from Minister O'Dwyer, detailing a range of initiatives focussed on improving the lives of Australian women.
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| 2018-19 Budget: Improving the lives of Australian women - PDF | 210.72 KB |
2018-19 Budget: Women's economic capability and leadership
Released: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - 20:00
Section:
Budget 2018-19 meaures to ensure all women have access to greater economic opportunities, providing them with the security to make meaningful choices at every stage of their lives.
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| 2018-19 Budget: Women's economic capability and leadership - PDF | 746.35 KB |
2018-19 Budget: Women’s safety and welfare
Released: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - 20:15
Section:
Budget 2018-19 meaures committing to keep women safe at every stage of life, with new funding for critical services for women affected by violence, and online safety initiatives to ensure women...
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| 2018-19 Budget: Women’s safety and welfare - PDF | 218.62 KB |
Administrative Arrangements Order – amendment made 10 May 2018
Released: Friday, May 11, 2018 - 09:00
Section:
Amendments to the Administrative Arrangements Order
The full Administrative...
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| Administrative Arrangements Order – amendment made 10 May 2018 | 22 KB |
| Administrative Arrangements Order – amendment made 10 May 2018 | 83.69 KB |
Guidelines on Overseas Visits by Ministers
Released: Friday, May 11, 2018 - 09:15
Section:
Ministers (including Parliamentary Secretaries or Assistant Ministers) may need to travel overseas for a variety of reasons, eg, to undertake negotiations and discussions with overseas...
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| Guidelines on Overseas Visits by Ministers | 49.56 KB |
| Guidelines on Overseas Visits by Ministers | 106 KB |
Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality - Case Studies
Released: Thursday, May 17, 2018 - 11:15
Section:
The Office for Women sought case studies to showcase Australia’s collective efforts in implementing Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality. These case studies highlight the work being...
Rights and Interests Fact Sheet: What interests do the Australian Government hold?
Released: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 - 10:15
Section:
The Australian Government has funded the purchase of many properties for Indigenous organisations over the past 40 years, through grants processes. The Government does not hold continuing...
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| Rights and Interests Fact Sheet: What interests do the Australian Government hold? | 2.19 MB |
New Australian Government Data Sharing and Release Legislation: Issues paper for consultation
Released: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - 14:30
Section:
This paper outlines an approach to a new Data Sharing and Release Bill which aims to balance sharing data held by government with appropriate risk management.
Comments and feedback...
Report of the Australian Government Delegation to the 62nd Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
Released: Friday, June 29, 2018 - 13:30
Section:
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (the Commission) is a global policy making body that is dedicated to advancing gender equality and enhancing the rights of women and girls...
Review of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Security Procedures, Practices and Culture
Released: Friday, July 13, 2018 - 09:30
Section:
At 12 noon on Wednesday 31 January, the ABC published a webpage called "The Cabinet Files". The webpage referenced a series of classified Commonwealth documents provided to the ABC by a third...
Review of Australian Government Data Activities 2018
Released: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 - 10:00
Section:
The Australian Government holds a vast amount of data generated and collected by different government agencies. Efficient collection, use and re-use of data is key to improving the efficiency of...
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| Review of Australian Government Data Activities 2018 - DOCX | 1.06 MB |
| Review of Australian Government Data Activities 2018 - PDF | 529.48 KB |
2018 Progress Report on the Australian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2012-2018
Released: Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - 12:45
Section:
The Australian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security...
Government response to A Husband is not a Retirement Plan: Achieving Economic Security for Women in Retirement
Released: Thursday, August 16, 2018 - 17:45
Section:
On 16 August 2018, the Australian Government tabled its response to the Senate Economics References Committee inquiry report A Husband is not a Retirement Plan: Achieving Economic Security for...
Senate Order on Entity Contracts - 2017-18 Financial year
Released: Friday, August 24, 2018 - 15:30
Section:
Pursuant to the Senate Order on Entity Contracts the following table sets out contracts entered into by Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, which provide for a consideration to the value...
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| Entity Contracts 2017-18 Financial year - PDF | 1.47 MB |
| Entity Contracts 2017-18 Financial year - XLSX | 184.03 KB |
Administrative Arrangements Order – amendment made 28 August 2018
Released: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 15:45
Section:
Amendments to the Administrative Arrangements Order
The full Administrative Arrangements Order made on...
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| Administrative Arrangements Order – amendment made 28 August 2018 | 31.17 KB |
| Administrative Arrangements Order – amendment made 28 August 2018 | 46.21 KB |
Corporate Plan 2018-2022
Released: Friday, August 31, 2018 - 16:00
Section:
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Corporate Plan is a living document that shapes the direction for our organisation over the next four years.
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| Corporate Plan 2018-2022 - PDF | 2.05 MB |
National Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples - commemorative manuscript
Released: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 17:30
Section:
On 13 February 2008, the Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, delivered a formal apology to Australia’s Indigenous peoples, in particular the Stolen Generations.
On behalf of the...
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| Commemorative manuscript of the Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples signed by Kevin Rudd - PDF | 3.52 MB |
2018 Report on Unproclaimed Legislation
Released: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 - 17:15
Section:
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| 2018 Report on Unproclaimed Legislation | 228.68 KB |
| 2018 Report on Unproclaimed Legislation | 107.78 KB |
Terms of Reference - Australian Digital Council
Released: Thursday, August 22, 2019 - 13:15
Section:
The purpose of the Ministerial Council is to establish proposals for better cross-government collaboration on data and digital transformation to drive smarter service delivery and improved policy...
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| Terms of Reference - Australian Digital Council | 22.89 KB |
| Terms of Reference - Australian Digital Council | 26.77 KB |
Australian Digital Council Communiqué - 14 September 2018
Released: Friday, September 14, 2018 - 13:15
Section:
The inaugural meeting of the Australian Digital Council took place in Sydney on the 14th of September 2018.
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| Australian Digital Council Communiqué - 14 Sept 2018 | 145.41 KB |
| Australian Digital Council Communiqué - 14 Sept 2018 | 116.76 KB |
Coordinator-General for Drought, Major General Stephen Day – biography
Released: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - 13:30
Section:
Biography of the Coordinator-General for Drought, Major General Stephen Day.
Terms of Reference: Coordinator-General for Drought
Released: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - 13:30
Section:
The Terms of Reference for the Coordinator-General for Drought and the supporting Joint Agency Drought Taskforce
Coordinator General for Drought in the Media
Released: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - 13:30
Section:
Read the latest Media items about the Coordinator General for Drought
October 2018
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Annual Report 2017-18
Released: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 09:00
Section:
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 2017 - 18 Annual Report
Australian Government response to the Joint Committee on Publications report
Released: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 17:30
Section:
Inquiry into the printing standards for documents presented to Parliament.
The ...
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| Australian Government response to the Joint Committee on Publications report | 35.7 KB |
| Australian Government response to the Joint Committee on Publications report | 65.74 KB |
Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2017-18
Released: Thursday, October 25, 2018 - 11:00
Section:
The Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report is prepared annually by the Australian Government Office for Women, and reports on the Government’s performance against its...
| Attachment | Size |
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| Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2017-18 - PDF | 1.42 MB |
| Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2017-18 - DOCX | 4.84 MB |
Greater Choice for Australian Women - Women's Economic Security Statement 2018
Released: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 11:00
Section:
The inaugural Women’s Economic Security Statement, builds upon the Australian Government’s strong progress in supporting women’s economic security, with a focus on three key pillars:
- ...
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| Greater Choice for Australian Women - Women's Economic Security Statement 2018 | 5.81 MB |
| Greater Choice for Australian Women - Women's Economic Security Statement 2018 | 997.31 KB |
Towards 2025 An Australian Government Strategy to Boost Women’s Workforce Participation Implementation Plan 2017-18
Released: Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 14:45
Section:
The inaugural 2017–18 Implementation Plan supports the rollout of Towards 2025: An Australian Government strategy to boost women’s workforce participation (the Strategy).
The Strategy lays...
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| Towards 2025 An Australian Government Strategy to Boost Women’s Workforce Participation Implementation Plan 2017-18 | 877.54 KB |
Towards 2025 An Australian Government strategy to boost women’s workforce participation
Released: Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 15:00
Section:
Women’s workforce participation — an economic priority
Increasing women’s workforce participation leads to better living standards for individuals and families, improves...
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| Towards 2025 An Australian Government strategy to boost women’s workforce participation | 1.27 MB |
Assistance for individuals, families, farms and communities in drought regions
Released: Wednesday, November 21, 2018 - 17:45
Section:
Australian Government support and national services
Individuals, families, farms and rural and regional communities can access a range of services and support to help them...
| Attachment | Size |
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| Drought Assistance Information Pack April 2019 - DOCX | 5.21 MB |
| Drought Assistance Information Pack April 2019 - PDF | 343.22 KB |
Terms of Reference - Expert review of Australia’s vocational education and training system
Released: Thursday, November 29, 2018 - 13:45
Section:
The Review will focus on how the Australian Government’s investment in VET could be more effective to provide Australians with the skills they need to be successful throughout their working life....
Biography - The Hon Steven Joyce
Released: Thursday, November 29, 2018 - 14:00
Section:
Steven Joyce, the former New Zealand Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, will lead the Review. Mr Joyce was the architect of significant reforms to the apprenticeship and...
2019 Parliamentary Sittings
Released: Friday, May 31, 2019 - 13:30
Section:
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| 2019 Parliamentary Sittings | 42.33 KB |
| 2019 Parliamentary Sittings | 310.35 KB |
UN Women guidance note for comprehensive national-level reviews
Released: Monday, December 3, 2018 - 14:45
Section:
Australian Digital Council Communiqué - 7 December 2018
Released: Friday, December 7, 2018 - 16:15
Section:
The second meeting of the Australian Digital Council took place in Adelaide on the 7th of December 2018.
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| Australian Digital Council Communiqué 7 December 2018 - PDF | 295.35 KB |
Final Independent Review of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2012-2018
Released: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 11:45
Section:
Terms of Reference: Review into integration, employment and settlement outcomes for refugees and humanitarian entrants
Released: Friday, December 14, 2018 - 14:00
Section:
Refugees and humanitarian entrants have always played an important role in enriching the Australian community and building our strong economy. The review will provide advice to the Government on...
Australia’s 2014 National Report to UN Women on Australia’s implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, August 2014
Released: Thursday, January 31, 2019 - 12:00
Section:
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| Final report submitted to UN | 256.89 KB |
| Final report submitted to UN | 1.78 MB |
Legislation Proposed for Introduction in the 2019 Autumn Sittings
Released: Friday, February 8, 2019 - 15:30
Section:
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| Legislation Proposed for Introduction in the 2019 Autumn Sittings | 93.92 KB |
National Principles for Child Safe Organisations poster
Released: Monday, February 18, 2019 - 12:15
Section:
Download and print the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations poster.
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| National Principles for Child Safe Organisations poster - PDF | 1.67 MB |
Senate Order on Entity Contracts - 2018 Calendar Year
Released: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 - 13:45
Section:
Pursuant to the Senate Order on Entity Contracts the following table sets out contracts entered into by Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, which provide for a consideration to the value...
| Attachment | Size |
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| Senate Order on Entity Contracts 2018 Calendar Year - PDF | 916.8 KB |
| Senate Order on Entity Contracts 2018 Calendar Year - XLSX | 122.48 KB |
North Queensland Livestock Industry Recovery Agency - The Hon Shane Stone AC QC
Released: Friday, March 1, 2019 - 17:30
Section:
Shane Stone’s appointment as head of the North Queensland Livestock Industry Recovery Agency further builds on a life dedicated to public service.
The former Chief Minister of the Northern...
Advisory Board to the North Queensland Livestock Industry Recovery Agency
Released: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - 16:00
Section:
The Advisory Board will support Shane Stone AC QC and the North Queensland Livestock Recovery Agency (NQLIRA) with the recovery of the northern livestock industry. The Board comprises members with...
Data Sharing Principles
Released: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 11:00
Section:
This Guide has been written to assist agencies holding Australian Government data to safely and effectively share the data they are responsible for by using five Data Sharing Principles.
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| Data Sharing Principles: Best Practice Guide | 117.13 KB |
| Data Sharing Principles: Best Practice Guide | 2.14 MB |
Sharing Data Safety Brochure
Released: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 10:00
Section:
Government agencies are responsible for keeping Australians’ data safe, but agencies must also make the best use of the data.
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| Sharing Data Safety Brochure | 4.03 MB |
| Sharing Data Safety Brochure | 37.26 KB |
Planning for Australia's Future Population
Released: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - 11:45
Section:
Australia’s population story is one of strong growth. Each state and city and region has its own population story and these have varied over time. In general,
growth has been strongest in...
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| Planning for Australia's Future Population | 7.39 MB |
| Planning for Australia's Future Population (September 2019) | 6.73 MB |
Australian Government response to the Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee report: Digital delivery of government services
Released: Monday, April 1, 2019 - 13:15
Section:
On 1 April 2019, the Australian Government tabled it’s response to the Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee report: ...
Strengthening Skills: Expert Review of Australia’s Vocational Education and Training System
Released: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 - 17:15
Section:
On 28 November 2018, the Prime Minister announced an independent review of Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector to examine ways to deliver skilled workers for a stronger...
Portfolio Budget Statements 2019 - 2020
Released: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 - 20:00
Section:
Budget Initiatives and Explanations of Appropriations Specified by Outcomes and Programs by Entity: Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio.
The 2019–20 Commonwealth Budget papers are...
| Attachment | Size |
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| Portfolio Budget Statements 2019 - 2020 | 1.93 MB |
| Portfolio Budget Statements 2019 - 2020 | 1.3 MB |
State of the Data and Digital Nation
Released: Friday, April 5, 2019 - 10:45
Section:
The State of the Data and Digital Nation provides an overview of the main data and digital transformation initiatives taking place across our country, at both Commonwealth and State and Territory...
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| State of the Data and Digital Nation - PDF | 10.44 MB |
| State of the Data and Digital Nation - DOCX | 958.48 KB |
Australian Digital Council Communiqué - 05 April 2019
Released: Friday, April 5, 2019 - 13:00
Section:
On 05 April 2019, Australian Digital Council met in Melbourne, where the Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers considered the range of data collaboration projects and digital transformation...
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| Australian Digital Council Communiqué - 05 April 2019 | 146.57 KB |
Administrative Arrangements Order on 4 April 2019
Released: Thursday, April 4, 2019 - 15:45
Section:
Administrative Arrangements Order (AAOs) formally allocate executive responsibility among ministers. They set out which matters and legislation are administered by which department or portfolio....
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| Administrative Arrangements Order on 4 April 2019 - PDF | 391.84 KB |
| Administrative Arrangements Order on 4 April 2019 - DOCX | 75.91 KB |
Beijing+25 National Review Report
Released: Thursday, May 16, 2019 - 11:00
Section:
The 2019 national review report on Australia's implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
| Attachment | Size |
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| Beijing+25 2019 National Review Report - DOCX | 1.24 MB |
| Beijing+25 2019 National Review Report - PDF | 1.19 MB |
Administrative Arrangements Order – 29 May 2019
Released: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 - 13:15
Section:
Administrative Arrangements Order (AAOs) formally allocate executive responsibility among ministers. They set out which matters and legislation are administered by which department or portfolio....
Changes to ATSIC legislation
Released: Friday, May 31, 2019 - 14:00
Section:
Read about what has changed, and why it has changed.
Commonwealth Caveat Policy Statement
Released: Friday, June 7, 2019 - 10:15
Section:
The Australian Government is committed to supporting Indigenous self-determination by maximising the autonomy and economic independence of Indigenous organisations.
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| CRIIP Policy Statement | 206.37 KB |
| CRIIP Policy Statement | 162.57 KB |
Commonwealth Caveat Further Information
Released: Friday, June 7, 2019 - 10:30
Section:
The Australian Government is committed to supporting Indigenous self-determination by maximising the autonomy and economic independence of Indigenous organisations.
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| Commonwealth Caveat Further Information - DOCX | 207.87 KB |
| Commonwealth Caveat Further Information - PDF | 292.48 KB |
Caveat Removal Guidelines
Released: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 - 15:00
Section:
The purpose of the ATSIC grants was to further the social, economic and cultural development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This remains a key principle that will govern decision...
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| Caveat Removal Guidelines - PDF | 293.35 KB |
| Caveat Removal Guidelines - DOCX | 212.08 KB |
Tabling Guidelines
Released: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 16:00
Section:
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide advice to departments and entities on the procedures to be followed when presenting documents to the Parliament.
From time to time, the...
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| Tabling Guidelines - June 2019 | 412.93 KB |
| Tabling Guidelines - June 2019 | 329.76 KB |
Report of the Australian Taskforce to combat terrorist and extreme violent material online
Released: Sunday, June 30, 2019 - 18:15
Section:
The terrorist attacks that took place in Christchurch on 15 March 2019 shocked the world. Citizens and governments alike questioned how the mass murder of 51 men, women and children could take...
Legislation Proposed for Introduction in the 2019 Winter/Spring Sittings
Released: Tuesday, July 2, 2019 - 09:45
Section:
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| Legislation Proposed for Introduction in the 2019 Winter/Spring Sittings | 674.35 KB |
Federal Executive Council Handbook 2019
Released: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 14:00
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This handbook outlines the diversity of matters submitted to the Executive Council and presented to the Governor-General and Executive Councillors.
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| Federal Executive Council Handbook 2019 - PDF | 431.8 KB |
| Federal Executive Council Handbook 2019 - DOCX | 397.55 KB |
Social Impact Investing Taskforce Terms of Reference
Released: Monday, September 2, 2019 - 10:00
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Complaint Handling Guide: Upholding the rights of children and young people
Released: Monday, August 5, 2019 - 10:30
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Volume 7 of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Final Report, Improving institutional responding and reporting, identified flaws in how some...
Administrative Arrangements Order – amendments made 08 August 2019
Released: Thursday, August 8, 2019 - 16:45
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Administrative Arrangements Order (AAOs) formally allocate executive responsibility among ministers. They set out which matters and legislation are administered by which department or portfolio....
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| Administrative Arrangements Order – amendments made 08 August 2019 | 308.5 KB |
| Administrative Arrangements Order – amendments made 08 August 2019 | 31.19 KB |
Implementation of the ‘Smith Review’ and progress in strengthening protective security procedures, practices and culture: 12 month follow-up review
Released: Monday, August 19, 2019 - 15:30
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12 months after the initial Smith Review into the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Security Procedures, Practices and Cultures, the follow-up independent review (‘The Vardos Review...
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| Smith Review Implementation Report August 2019 - PDF | 436.02 KB |
| Smith Review Implementation Report August 2019 - DOCX | 328.37 KB |
2019 Report on Unproclaimed Legislation
Released: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 16:15
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Set out below are details of legislation which is to come into effect on Proclamation and which has not yet been proclaimed. The report shows the latest information available at 1 August 2019.
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| 2019 Report on Unproclaimed Legislation - PDF | 842.08 KB |
| 2019 Report on Unproclaimed Legislation - DOCX | 28.63 KB |
Australian Data and Digital Council Communiqué - 06 September 2019
Released: Friday, September 6, 2019 - 12:45
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The Australian Data and Digital Council met in Brisbane on Friday 6 September 2019, where the Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers considered a range of data collaboration projects and...
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| Australian Data and Digital Council Communiqué 06 September 2019 - PDF | 413.27 KB |
| Australian Data and Digital Council Communiqué 06 September 2019 - DOCX | 143.59 KB |
Senate Order on Entity Contracts - 2018-19 Financial Year
Released: Monday, September 9, 2019 - 15:00
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Pursuant to the Senate Order on Entity Contracts the following table sets out contracts entered into by Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, which provide for a consideration to the value...
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| Senate Order on Entity Contracts - 2018-19 Financial Year | 153.48 KB |
| Senate Order on Entity Contracts - 2018-19 Financial Year | 731.45 KB |
Planning for Australia's Future Population
Released: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - 11:15
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Australia’s population story is one of strong growth. Each state and city and region has its own population story and these have varied over time. In general,
growth has been strongest in...
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| Planning for Australia's Future Population | 7.39 MB |
| Planning for Australia's Future Population (September 2019) | 6.35 MB |
Finalising and publishing a Regulation Impact Statement
Released: Monday, September 23, 2019 - 16:15
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Transparency is one of the main purposes of regulatory impact analysis. The publication of RISs and information about their adequacy is critical to transparency.
This guidance note aims to...
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| Finalising the RIS Guidance Note - PDF | 66.45 KB |
| Finalising the RIS Guidance Note - DOCX | 1.55 MB |
National Soils Advocate - Terms of Reference
Released: Friday, October 4, 2019 - 15:00
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On 18 July 2019, the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, announced the re-appointment of the National Soils Advocate, Major General the Hon Michael Jeffery AC AO (Mil) CVO MC (Retd), to...
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| National Soils Advocate Terms of Reference - PDF | 18.11 KB |
| National Soils Advocate Terms of Reference - DOCX | 27.29 KB |
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Annual Report 2018-19
Released: Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 15:30
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Indigenous Procurement Strategy
Released: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 - 10:00
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The primary purpose of the Commonwealth Government’s Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) is to stimulate Indigenous entrepreneurship and business development, providing Indigenous Australians with...
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| Indigenous Procurement Strategy | 635.16 KB |
| Indigenous Procurement Strategy | 310.22 KB |
2020 Parliamentary Sittings
Released: Monday, November 18, 2019 - 16:30
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| Parliamentary Sittings 2020 - PDF | 87.16 KB |
| Parliamentary Sittings 2020 - DOCX | 44.85 KB |
Corporate Plan 2019-2023
Released: Friday, November 29, 2019 - 10:00
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This Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s (PM&C) Corporate Plan for 2019–20 to 2022–23, sets out how we intend to deliver on our responsibilities, and addresses our operating...
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| Corporate Plan 2019 - 2023 | 2.49 MB |
Administrative Arrangements Order made on 5 December 2019 with effect from 1 February 2020
Released: Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 14:15
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Administrative Arrangements Order (AAOs) formally allocate executive responsibility among ministers. They set out which matters and legislation are administered by which department or portfolio....
Australian Data and Digital Council Communiqué - 06 December 2019
Released: Friday, December 6, 2019 - 12:15
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The Australian Data and Digital Council met in Sydney at the Sydney Start Up Hub, where the Commonwealth, State and Territory data and digital ministers considered a range of national...
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| Australian Data and Digital Council Communiqué 06 December 2019 - PDF | 517.52 KB |
| Australian Data and Digital Council Communiqué 06 December 2019 - DOCX | 142.9 KB |