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Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2016-17

Office for Women
18th December 2017
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 diversity target.

Protocol on Indigenous Language Interpreting for Commonwealth Government Agencies

Indigenous Affairs
15th December 2017
The Protocol on Indigenous Interpreters for Commonwealth Government agencies (the Protocol) provides guidance to all agencies and their contracted service providers on policies and processes that are needed to promote engagement of Indigenous interpreters in policy and program development, engagement, consultation and service delivery.

Religious Freedom Review Terms of Reference

Domestic Policy
14th December 2017
Expert Panel to examine religious freedom protection in Australia Terms of Reference (ToR).

Discussion paper: Remote employment and participation

Indigenous Affairs
14th December 2017
The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet’s discussion paper on possible new employment and participation models for remote Australia was released on 14 December 2017. The paper has been released to continue the discussion on what a new model could look like. This paper outlines three potential remote employment and participation model options: a new wage-based model, the CDP Reform Bill from 2015 and an improved version of current Community Development Programme (CDP). Submissions to the...

Terms of Reference - Review of Detriment - Aboriginal land claims recommended for grant but not yet finalised

Indigenous Affairs
12th December 2017
There are 16 longstanding land claims recommended for grant but not yet finalised, and not currently subject to settlement negotiations, dating from 1981 to 2004. Ordinarily the Commissioner would not have a function to perform in respect of claims already recommended for grant. On 6 July 2017 the Minister requested the advice of the Commissioner under s 50(1)(d) of the Land Rights Act in relation to the status of detriment issues associated with these claims.

REPORT: Effective use of SMS: improving government confirmation processes

Domestic Policy
12th December 2017
BETA partnered with the Australian Government Department of Human Services to simplify the process parents undertake when updating their details with the Child Support Scheme. Sending a confirmation SMS to parents made a big difference. We found this not only reduced the number of parents who called, but if they did call, they would do so later. The outcomes of this trial show how a small change in a traditional application process could have a substantial impact on the overall experience for...

REPORT: Effective use of SMS: timely reminders to report on time

Domestic Policy
12th December 2017
Many income support recipients report their income late, which results in delayed, and sometimes even cancelled, payments. This can lead to financial gaps for these Australians and their families. BETA joined forces with the Australian Government Department of Human Services to help job seekers report on time to receive their income support payments on time. Drawing on behavioural insights, we designed six versions of an SMS reminder and ran a trial to test if they would improve people’s...

Australia National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2012-2018

Office for Women
7th December 2017
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 security efforts, to protect women and girls’ human rights, and promote their participation in conflict prevention, management and resolution. It also commits the Government to report every two years to the Australian Federal Parliament on the progress of this work.

Australian Government response to the 2013 House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs report: Sport - More Than Just A Game

Indigenous Affairs
5th December 2017
The Commonwealth Government (the Commonwealth) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the report of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs titled Sport - More Than Just A Game and thanks all those who contributed to the Committee’s inquiry.

Women's Workforce Participation and Women's Safety Grant Opportunity Guidelines

Office for Women
1st December 2017
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 contain information for the Women’s Workforce Participation and Women’s Safety grants. This grant opportunity is part of the Project Grant Scheme (PGS) and applications are now open from 29 November 2017 until 11.30pm on 8 January 2018. Applications should be submitted to WLDP17-18@pmc.gov.au using the WLDP...

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