Organisation
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Australia)
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Guide
Australian Government Impact Analysis Framework
The framework for Australian Government agencies supports decision makers to understand the wider impacts – including the intended and potentially unintended effects – of a policy proposal and make evidence‑based decisions considering trade‑offs. It outlines the best practice approaches and requirements for conducting impact analysis (IA) and developing IA products to inform decision making.
Report
Paid parental leave decisions
In 2023 the Australian Government reformed the Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme to make it more flexible and gender neutral. A key objective of the reforms was to encourage both parents to share caring arrangements. This project explored how forms and websites support parents’ intentions to share their parental leave entitlements.
Strategy
National fuel security plan
Global conflict is causing an unprecedented shock to global oil and gas supply. A national fuel security plan has been agreed to, to coordinate a consistent response across the Commonwealth, states and territories. The plan is designed to keep community and business updated and provide an early understanding of further fuel security measures that may...
Infographic
2026 Status of women report card
The report card is an important mechanism for taking stock of where Australia is making progress towards gender equality, and where challenges still remain. It presents both updated and new data points for the following areas: attitudes and norms; gender-based violence; unpaid and paid care; economic equality and security; health; and leadership, representation and decision...
Report
Gender balance on Australian Government boards 2024–2025
The report outlines the Australian Government’s performance against its gender diversity target. For the fourth consecutive year, the Government has achieved target 1, ensuring women hold at least 50% of government board positions overall. Of the 357 boards across government portfolios, 299 boards have at least a 40% representation of women.