The Government is now operating in accordance with caretaker conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election. Comments have been disabled for this period. https://lnkd.in/d5qrrXFs
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Our mission is to improve the lives of all Australians by delivering high quality, innovative and timely advice to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, Portfolio Ministers and Assistant Ministers. We co-ordinate across government with a whole-of-nation approach. We work closely with communities, stakeholders and across all areas of government to deliver for all Australians. We lead the Australian Public Service (APS) in rigorous and collaborative policy development, implementation and program delivery. We are a motivated and dynamic organisation which welcomes people with diverse experiences and from diverse backgrounds. We value people with ideas, the ability to present them persuasively, and the drive and skill to see them adopted. Our staff work across different areas that are a priority to the national interest: • Domestic Policy Group develops economic, social and environmental policies. • National Security and International Policy Group provides advice to the Prime Minister and coordinates across Government on intelligence, defence and security, and foreign trade and international relations. • Governance Group provides support services for government operations as well as official and ceremonial support. The Department is home to several Commonwealth entities and is responsible for the Office for Women, Office for Best Practice Regulation (OBPR), Office of G20 Sherpa and Behavioural Economics Team of Australia (BETA). We are a flexible and agile organisation which fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a proud member of the Diversity Council of Australia, the Australian Network on Disability, and Pride in Diversity. Join our team: https://pmc.gov.au/work-for-us Social media policy: pmc.gov.au/social-media Privacy policy: pmc.gov.au/privacy
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Don’t miss out - submit your application for PM&C’s graduate program by 11:30pm on April 9. Join PM&C for the opportunity to work at the heart of the government on matters that affect every-day Australians. Whether you’re interested in social policy, international policy, economic policy or something else entirely, PM&C has something for everyone. Become a PM&C graduate for the chance to rotate through different areas and discover your passion! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gxxAvdD8
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What happens if major decisions need to be made during the caretaker period? If the Government needs to make a major decision while in the caretaker period – one that would bind a future government – the relevant minister usually consults with their Opposition counterpart. If the decision is not urgent, the Government would most likely defer negotiations, or adopt ‘observer’ status until the end of the caretaker period. Learn more about the caretaker conventions at pmc.gov.au/caretaker
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Following the announcement of the 2025 Election, the House of Representatives has been dissolved and caretaker conventions are now in effect. To learn more about the conventions, and how they affect the Government and the Australian Public Service, check out this video or visit pmc.gov.au/caretaker
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Don’t miss the chance to recognise a member of the Australian Public Service who has provided outstanding public service. Submit your nomination for a Public Service Medal by 4 April 2025. The Public Service Medal recognises excellence across the public service and is awarded twice a year by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia to exceptional individuals, employed in the APS and the broader Commonwealth public sector.
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Australia’s national statement to the United Nations delivered by Padma Raman PSM, Executive Director of the Office for Women at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women this month. The statement highlighted Australia’s longstanding architecture for supporting gender equality – including the Office for Women, the Sex Discrimination Act and the Office of the Sex Discrimination Commissioner. It also acknowledged Australia’s record investments to end gender-based violence, and the power of recent reforms including positioning gender equality as a central objective of all policy decisions, making childcare more accessible, and the expansion of Australia’s Paid Parental Leave scheme. Throughout the 11-day session held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, the importance of global cooperation and continuing efforts in support of gender equality came through in many discussions and presentations.
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In #Budget2025, there are key investments for women and gender equality. The Budget delivers for women by: - building on initiatives that address gender-based violence - investing in improved healthcare access and affordability - providing cost-of-living relief. The Budget delivers investments across the five priority areas of Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality to ensure women’s lives are safer, fairer and more equal. Find out more at: www.pmc.gov.au/budget
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#Budget2025 includes important measures for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Information and the Portfolio Budget Statements are available at: www.pmc.gov.au/budget
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On average, women in Australia do 32 hours of unpaid work and care a week, 9 hours more than men. For single mothers this is 40 hours a week while for women in couple families with a child under 15 years this is 47 hours a week. Learn more about social and economic equality issues facing Australian women and girls in the Status of Women Report Card: https://lnkd.in/g3p_asu2 #OfficeforWomen #IWD #WorkingforWomen
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The Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, today awarded 13 Australian Bravery Decorations, recognising the courageous acts of 17 Australians. The remarkable individuals named in today’s Bravery Decorations join more than 1 million Australians who have been recognised by the Australian Honours and Awards system. This year marks 50 years of our honours system and celebrates the inspirational Australians who have made a significant contribution to their community.
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