PGPA Newsletter 115

The Australian Government Organisation Register (AGOR) Quarterly Report for December has been published on the Finance website, including the Spreadsheet of bodies.

AGOR provides information on the function, composition, origins and other details of Australian Government entities and bodies and is updated on a quarterly basis. The online searchable version is available on Directory.gov.au, which provides information on Australian Government structures, organisations and key people in the Australian Government. The Spreadsheet of bodies is also available for download from data.gov.au.

The next Quarterly Report is scheduled for release in April 2026.

Please send any questions on AGOR or the datasets to OAR@finance.gov.au.

• New 2026–27 PBS Performance reporting Table template (available in the right-hand menu under Tools and templates) and better practice reporting features and examples (available under Better practice examples)
• New examples on ways to report Linked Programs from the 2025–26 Portfolio Budget Statements (available under Direction 5: Linked programs).

• Climate Fundamentals for Australian Government Operations
• Meeting Australian Government Climate Targets (recommended to have an understanding of climate science)

• 16 March – 27 April
• 10 August- 21 September

• 11 May – 22 June
• 12 October – 23 November

The results are in! The 2025 Commonwealth Awards for Excellence in Risk Management have shone a light on the outstanding efforts of Commonwealth entities to embed risk management in their operations and drive innovation across the public sector.

The Awards showcased outstanding achievements across a range of areas. Award recipients were recognised for their commitment to supporting innovation, which has driven fresh approaches to risk management and fostered a culture of continuous improvement. Their efforts have also led to improved decision-making processes, enabling organisations to act with greater confidence and agility in the face of uncertainty.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists in the following categories:

• Enterprise-wide: for excellence in developing, implementing and/or embedding an entity’s risk management framework, practice and/or process.
• Risk initiative: for excellence in risk management demonstrated by a specific program, project or service delivery initiative.

For more details on the 2025 award recipients, their success stories and how you can get involved next year, Commonwealth Awards for Excellence in Risk Management 2025.

Did You Know? You Can Print or Download Resource Management Guides (RMGs)

Resource Management Guides (RMGs) use a digital‑first approach, removing the need for static PDF versions and ensuring you always access the most up‑to‑date information directly from the Finance website.

Each RMG web page includes a ‘printer’ icon in the top right‑hand corner, allowing you to print content or save it as a PDF.



To print or download an RMG:

1. Click the printer icon on the top right‑hand corner of the RMG web page
2. Select “Print entire document (for PDF‑ready version)” or “Print this page”
3. Under Print Options (select ‘More settings’), choose Background Graphics for the best format.