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The three organisations with primary responsibility for administering Australia’s system of honours are:Honours and Symbols Section, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinetthe Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat,…
The Australian Government is committed to achieving gender equality in Australia. Women’s leadership, representation and decision-making is one of the key priority areas of Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender…
Each award or medal has eligibility requirements. The agencies with responsibility for administering awards in the Australian honours system are:
The Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat at …
ColleaguesWe have a unique role in Australia, serving the Government, the Parliament and the Australian people. Because of that role expectations of us are high, and rightly so.It is not always easy to separate the…
*Content warning. Information on this page may be triggering to some readers. If you need support, please call 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732 or Lifeline (24 hours): 131 114Gender-based violence is a…
Search Australian honoursTo find out more information about recipients of Australian honours, search the Australian honours database. There are options to perform a simple search based on name,…
Advance Australia Fair
Peter McCormick, the composer of Advance Australia Fair, was a patriotic young man who was determined that Australia should have its own national anthem. Inspired, he produced the words and music of Advance…
There have been improvements in women's representation in Australia's political and public life, and key leadership roles over recent decades, particularly at all levels of government.Representation of women in political and public…
Australian National Anthem protocolsThe Australian National Anthem is an important national symbol of Australia and should be treated with respect and dignity. All Australians are encouraged to sing…
A State Memorial for the Honourable Gary Nairn AO will take place at 11.00 am on Friday, 22 November 2024 at the Mulloon Institute’s Home Farm rural property, 3585 Kings Highway, Bungendore, New South Wales.In 1996, Mr Nairn was…
Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivered a speech in Parliament to commemorate the third anniversary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse, acknowledging its importance, the impact on…
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and discussed the following matters.Closing the Gap - Productivity Commission 3-Yearly Review Draft ReportThe Board discussed the Productivity Commission’s Closing…
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.Strategic OutlookThe Board discussed government priorities, emerging risks and strategic issues.The Board received…
Commercial use
The Australian National Flag can be used for commercial purposes, including advertising, without formal permission, except when importing products, applying for trademarks and registering designs.
When using or…
The care and support economy – the provision of paid care and support across aged care, disability support, veterans’ care and early childhood education and care – is one of Australia’s biggest industries and largest employers. It’s also growing at…
The It’s an Honour website allows users to search and learn more about recipients of Australian honours and awards who have agreed to have their record publicly displayed. The Australian…
The ACT Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate advises that a State Funeral for Mr Bill Wood AM, will be held at 2.00pm on Tuesday, 28 May 2024 at Saint Pauls Church, Manuka, Australian Capital Territory.Mr…
The Australian Government must utilise its legislative, regulatory and spending powers to ensure all Australian workplaces create safe, secure, flexible and equitable work…
To find out more information about recipients of Australian honours, search the Australian honours database. There are options to perform a simple search based on name, announcement, medal/award type, or an advanced…
The Order of Australia celebrates the outstanding achievement, service and dedication of everyday Australians. While the 2023 Kings Birthday Honours and the 2024 Australia Day Honours saw women receive just over half of the General…
The Public Service Medal (PSM) is an important element in the Australian honours system, recognising outstanding public service. Each year, up to thirty exceptional APS and government employees are formally…
The care and support economy includes aged care, disability support, Veterans' care and early childhood education and care.It is part of the health care and social assistance industry, which accounts for 15% of Australia's workforce and…
ColleaguesWe would like to talk with you about the release last Friday of the findings from the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme.We want you to know the Australian Public Service takes the Royal Commission's findings…
There is a process for creating a new honour or award in the Australian honours system. Once The King has given in-principle agreement for a new honour, a new award can be designed and made…
PM&C is directly responsible for delivering some Australian Government programs. We also support the Cabinet as the focal point of government decision-making and assist the PM&C Secretary in…