Note 1: Assessment of key activities with multiple intended results

All intended results are weighted equally. Where a key activity has more than one intended result, we will determine whether we have achieved the key activity by assessing the number of intended results achieved:

• Equal to or greater than 75% of intended results achieved equates to the key activity being achieved.
• Between 51 and 74% of intended results achieved equates to the key activity being partially achieved.
• Less than 51% of intended results achieved equates to the key activity not being achieved.

Note 2: Independent annual surveys

Rationale for conducting surveys

Partnering with other government agencies, non-government organisations, industry, business, community groups and other stakeholders domestically and internationally, is an important part of what we do and is key to our success. We also work closely with ministers and ministerial offices to provide support and advice.

To continuously improve our approach to engagement, we use annual stakeholder surveys to help us evaluate our performance across key activities and several performance measures. The surveys provide insights about stakeholder opinions on our effectiveness in achieving objectives and how efficiently we conduct our business.

Methodology

The surveys are sent to all key (high-level) stakeholders with whom the department worked during the reporting period, who observed our performance on measures outlined in the corporate plan, and who are in a position to provide feedback.

The stakeholder groups are as follows:

• Ministers – the Prime Minister, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, Minister for Women, Minister for the APS and the Cabinet Secretary
• Ministerial – stakeholders identified from ministerial offices
• Non-ministerial – stakeholders identified not from ministerial offices (i.e. officials from government agencies or departments).

The surveys are conducted by an independent provider and respondents can choose to remain anonymous. This approach ensures that responses are representative and that results are objective, independent and unbiased. The surveys are designed to reflect best practice.

We will provide further information on survey methodology, including the identification of stakeholders to participate in the surveys, in PM&C’s Annual Report 2023–24.