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An ongoing, national priorityOn 28 April 2024, the Prime Minister declared that Australia faced a ‘national crisis’ of violence against women, with one woman being killed every four days.8 On 1 May 2024, National Cabinet met to discuss this national…
The National Women’s Alliances play a key role in ensuring women’s voices are central in the policy development process by providing evidence based, intersectional gender equality advice and civil society expertise to government on areas of most…
The Secretaries Board met at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.APS ReformThe Board agreed an approach to engage APS staff in developing an APS Purpose Statement (Recommendation 6 of the Thodey Review…
Key resourcesPM&C Reconciliation Action PlanWe celebrate and respect the knowledge, understandings and experiences of the custodians of the oldest living cultures in the world and recognise the immeasurable contribution that Aboriginal and…
Current approach
WGEA collects gender data on employees, however it is not mandatory to report to WGEA on additional diversity data such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, age, location,…
Background and contextWork has been occurring for decades at the frontline, policy and decision-making levels to reduce and ultimately end domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV). This includes through the current National Plan to End Violence…
Information about the Australian National Flag is also available on this website.Australian Aboriginal Flag The Australian Aboriginal Flag was first raised on 9 July 1971 at Victoria Square in Adelaide. It was also used at the Aboriginal Tent…
Key legislation
Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
Workplace Gender Equality (Matters in relation to Gender Equality Indicators) Instrument 2013 (No. 1)
Workplace Gender Equality (Minimum Standards) Instrument 2014
Sources
ABS (…
The Australian Government must utilise its legislative, regulatory and spending powers to ensure all Australian workplaces create safe, secure, flexible and equitable work opportunities that support women’s economic participation.…
The Australian Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag were proclaimed flags of Australia under section 5 of the Flags Act 1953 on 14 July 1995.The Australian Aboriginal FlagThe Australian…
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 reproducing an…
Message from PM&C Reconciliation Champion and First Nations Champion At PM&C it is our mission to improve the lives of all Australians. To do this we must ensure our policy development and advice is informed by the diverse perspectives…
The Australian Government47 values the views and perspectives of the Australian community. As part of Australia's long-standing commitment to transparency, the Government funded the development of a shadow report from independent civil society…
This ‘placemat’ section provides an overview of what is currently (August 2024) known about gender-based violence in Australia, using infographic images and text.We know that violence poses significant cost to individuals, families and broader…
Our operating environmentThis section sets out the nature of PM&C's operating environment over the 4-year period of this corporate plan. It outlines how factors and changes in the environment may affect and influence the focus of the department'…
Australia is made up of many distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People groups, each with their own culture, language, beliefs and practices.
There is an estimated 250 autonomous First Nations language…
On 23 August 2024, the Australian Government received the final report from the expert panel appointed to undertake a rapid review of evidence-based approaches to prevent gender-based violence. The report provides specific and practical advice to…
Keeping Australians safe and our economy prosperous are key priorities for the government. As the Prime Minister has said, peace, prosperity and stability can never be taken for granted. Australia is therefore investing in strong and productive…
RAPDetailsRAP2015 – 2018Innovate RAP – PM&C was the lead agency for Indigenous Affairs across the Australian Public Service during the time of this reconciliation action plan. This RAP was developed to…
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters. The Voice ReferendumThe Board noted an update on the referendum to recognise Aboriginal and Torres …
I am lodging this request, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 1982, in relation to the National Women's Alliances funded by the government.
We note it has been announced that the six successful specialist Women’s Alliances are:
Women’s…
The National Office for Child Safety is inviting feedback on a proposed advisory group for The National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse 2021-2030 (National Strategy).
The National Office recognises the need to design and…
An informal carer is a family member, friend or community member who, without remuneration, provides care to someone within an existing relationship. Almost 2.65 million Australians care for people with a disability, medical condition (including…
The following principles underpin each recommendation and should be at the forefront in their implementation. In our efforts to prevent domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV), Australia must:Explicitly prioritise the experiences and needs of…
The Mara Network proudly supports the department’s 2024–2027 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), showcasing our shared commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and reconciliation…