Australia's national gemstone is the opal, a stone famous across the world for its brilliant colours. In Indigenous stories, a rainbow created the colours of the opal when it touched the earth. Listen ...

Public Service (Secretary of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources) Appointment 2026 I, the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the ...

The purpose of this handbook and guidance material is to provide a description of the procedures involved in making Commonwealth Acts, especially the procedures coordinated by PM&C.

4.1 In preparing bids or requests for variations, departments are required to give careful consideration to the appropriate type of bill to implement a proposal. 4.3 These separate bills would ...

After a bill has been introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate of the Australian Parliament, members of that chamber may seek to propose amendments. An amendment means a change ...

PM&C acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respects to the people, ...

It is used by Australian Government departments and agencies, statutory and non-statutory authorities, the Parliament and Commonwealth courts and tribunals. Australian Government departments and ...

Australia's national symbols remind us and inform the world of our distinct culture and heritage. The Australian honours system is how we recognise, celebrate and say thank you to those who make a ...

Our symbols represent what is unique about the nation and reflect different aspects of our cultural life and history. The story of Australia's symbols is rich and colourful and fosters unity within ...

On 21 September 2023, the Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese MP announced an independent inquiry into Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The report summary identifies key issues from ...

The Centenary Medal commemorates 100 years of federation and acknowledges the challenges of the new century by recognising citizens and other people who made a contribution to Australian society or ...

The Governor-General makes the award on the recommendation of the Minister for Defence. The Governor-General may also delegate his/her power to make immediate awards to military commanders in the ...