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Publication abstract
The 2011 report of the Independent Review of the Intelligence Community (the Review) was the first comprehensive review of the Australian intelligence…
Publication abstract
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 suitability of the model to represent Australian women, including underrepresented women, was assessed with reference to who is being represented and how they are being represented. With regards to who is being represented, the program has…
A flag competition
In 1900, with federation looming, the search for a national flag began. A Melbourne journal, the Review of Reviews for Australasia, launched a competition in November 1900, offering a first prize of £50.…
Abstract
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 Security Council Resolution 1325 and related Security Council…
In Australia, progress continues on improving gender equality in workplaces. The gender pay gap decreased from 18.6% a decade ago to 11.9% in 20241. Women’s workforce participation reached an all-time high of 63.5% in January 2025, compared to 58.6…
The Secretaries Board met 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 including preparing for the 2025 general…
In the spirit of reconciliation PM&C acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connection to land, waters and the community. We pay our respects to their Cultures, Country and Elders both past and present…
Dr Steven Kennedy PSM commenced as Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in June 2025.Steven was previously Secretary to the Treasury between September 2019 and June 2025. Prior to this, Steven was Secretary of the…
The National Women’s Alliances Grant Opportunity is open for applications, with up to $10.88 million available.Under Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality (the Strategy), the Australian Government is increasing funding and offering…
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 Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325) and related Security Council…
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.Procurement capability uplift across the APSMs Jenny Wilkinson PSM, Secretary of the Department of Finance provided an update on…
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) supports the growth of Australia’s economy. The PPSR allows Australian businesses to safeguard their security interests (money owed to them) and make informed commercial decisions. Businesses can…
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…
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 as a result of…
Review of the transfer of the 2003 Cabinet records from PM&C to the National Archives of Australia© Commonwealth of Australia 2023ISBN 978-1-925365-41-2 (online)Copyright noticeWith the exception of the…
Gender_pay_gap_factsheet_august2021.pdf (wgea.gov.au)
The Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review (Beijing+30) was held in Bangkok, Thailand in November 2024.Beijing+30 brought together nations from the Asia-Pacific, to review the region’s progress…
Introduction
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) must comply with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) when procuring goods and services.
The Government introduced the Government Procurement (Judicial …
On 25 October 2024 the Australian Government received the final report from the independent panel appointed to review the response to COVID-19 pandemic. The inquiry reviewed the Commonwealth Government’s response to the COVID-…
Executive summary
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.
On 1 July…
BackgroundThe Secretaries Board (Board) is established under section 64 of the Public Service Act 1999 (Attachment A) to provide collaborative leadership to the Australian Public Service (APS).Functions of the Board…
The Australian Government is committed to supporting the global Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda to ensure empowering outcomes for women and girls in conflict and post-conflict settings, and considered a global leader in this space.The…