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Accountability and reporting

As a government agency, Cancer Australia complies with legislative and mandatory government reporting.

Annual Procurement Plan

It is a statutory requirement that Cancer Australia publish an Annual Procurement Plan on AusTender, stating our planned procurements for the coming financial year. 

Annual Reports

Our Annual Reports provide a detailed description of Cancer Australia’s activities over the financial year, against the performance targets presented in the Portfolio Budget Statements.

APS Employee Census

The APS Employee Census is an annual survey which is used to collect confidential attitude and opinion information from APS employees on issues in the workplace. It is an opportunity for APS employees to share their experiences of working in the APS.

Cancer Australia publishes its highlights report and action plan annually. 

Audit & Risk Committee Charter

The Audit and Risk Committee provides independent advice to the Accountable Authority on Cancer Australia’s financial and performance reporting responsibilities, risk oversight and management, and system of internal control. The Charter is reviewed annually.

Cancer Australia Agency Multicultural Plan

This is Cancer Australia's Agency Multicultural Plan 2013-15:

Commonwealth Child Safe Framework Statement of Compliance

Cancer Australia is required to publish an annual statement of compliance under Requirement 4 of the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework 

Corporate Plans

Cancer Australia’s Corporate Plans are developed annually, covering a four-year period and set out the objectives and key activities Cancer Australia intends to pursue to achieve its purpose. 

Browse our Corporate Plans

Emissions Reduction Plan 

The Australian Government released the Net Zero in Government Operations Strategy in November 2023, setting out the overall approach and action required by Commonwealth entities to achieve the APS Net Zero 2030 target.

Gifts and Benefits Register

Cancer Australia officials may accept gifts and benefits in the course of their official duties. The Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Guidance for Agency Heads - Gifts and Benefits requires the public disclosure of all gifts and benefits accepted by agency heads valued at over $AUD100.00 (excluding GST) on the agency website on a quarterly basis. 

Reporting period Date received Date recorded Gift item/benefit/service  Received by Presented by Occasion Estimated value in A$ (excluding GST)
1 Jan - 31 Mar 6/3/2025 10/3/2025 Flight Upgrade SES3 QANTAS Airline Unsolicited upgrade due to oversold of Economy Cabin $708 
1 Jan - 31 Mar 26/03/2025 17/03/2025 2025 Post Budget Address Tickets SES3 Ms Christine Cockburn (CEO Rare Cancer) Unsolicited gift $545 
1 Jan - 31 Mar 2025  05/01/2025  08/01/2025  Gift bag with individual consummable items, with no item greater than $30  SES3  McGrath Foundation  Unsolicited gift from a meeting  $154.00  
1 Oct - 31 Dec 09/09/2024 10/10/2024 Invitation to Pink Yellow Blue Disco SES3 Prof Raymond Chan (Flinders Foundation) Unsolicited gift from a meeting $273.00 
1 Oct - 31 Dec 28/10/2024 31/10/2024 QANTAS flight upgrade SES3 QANTAS Upgrade due to booked out cabin $393.00 
1 Oct - 31 Dec 03/12/2024 09/12/2024 Bottle of champagne, glasses, assorted chocolates EL2 Youth Cancer Services Secretariat (Canteen) Unsolicited gift from a advisory group membership $100.00 
1 Oct - 31 Dec 17/12/2024 18/12/2024 Waterman Paris Ballpoint Pen Lacquer with Gold Trim SES3 Cooper Rice-Brading Foundation  Unsolicited gift from a advisory group membership $168.00 
1 Jan - 31 Mar 05/01/2025 08/01/2025 Gift bag with individual consummable items, with no item greater than $30 SES3 McGrath Foundation Unsolicited gift from a meeting $154.00 
1 Jul – 30 Sept 2024 06/11/2024 10/10/2024 Heart of Australia Gala dinner tickets SES3 Heart of Australia Unsolicited gift from a meeting $272.73
1 Apr - 30 Jun 2024             NIL to report.
1 Jan - 31 Mar 2024 20/03/2024 18/04/2024 Ladurée Eugénie biscuits SES3 French National Cancer Institute Unsolicited gift from a meeting $129.00
1 Oct - 31 Dec 2023 7/12/2023 7/12/2023 Cherries - 2 large boxes SES1 ChillIT Unsolicited Christmas gift from IT support provider $100.00
1 Oct - 31 Dec 2023 4/12/2023 5/12/2023 Christmas Hamper SES1 CBRE - Building Management Unsolicited Christmas gift from building management $200.00
1 Jul - 30 Sept 2023 15/09/2023 21/11/2023 Phone sanitiser SES3 Ms Camilla Rowland, CEO of Palliative Care Australia, for Oceanic Palliative Care Conference, Sydney An unsolicited gift from a meeting $200.00
1 Oct - 31 Dec 2022 7/12/2022 08/12/2022 The Hamper Emporium - Luxury Cheese & Chocolate Hamper with Shiraz EL2 Canteen Unsolicited gift (for being on Canteen's Data Advisory Group) $117.00
1 Oct - 31 Dec 2022 23/11/2022 01/12/2022 Ticket to Parliamentary Sports Club Dinner SES1 Australian Parliament Sports Club An unsolicited gift from a meeting $330.00

Legal Services Expenditure

This is a statement of legal services expenditure by Cancer Australia for the previous financial year, published in compliance with paragraph 11.1 (ba) of the Legal Services Directions 2017.

Senate Order Reporting

Under Senate Orders we must publish information about our appointments and vacancies, contracts, files and grants.

File Listings (Senate Order 12: Harradine Motion)

The following documents contain indexed listings of file titles created by Cancer Australia, in accordance with the requirements of Senate Procedural Order of continuing effect No. 12.

Contract Listings (Senate Order 13: Murray Motion)

Our listings of contracts worth $100,000 or more entered into in the last 12 months as required by Senate Order 13 – Entity contracts.

Grants Listings

Procurement Listings

Procurement contracts are available through the Senate Order Report located on the AusTender website.

Grant Listings (Senate Order 16: Minchin Motion)

Our listings of approved grants as required by Senate Order 16. Details include the value of the grant, the recipient of the grant and the program from which the grant was made.

We table grants listings three times a year, at least seven days before:

  • budget estimates
  • supplementary budget estimates
  • additional estimates

Procedure for Determining Breaches of the APS Code of Conduct

AI Transparency Statement - Cancer Australia 2025

Cancer Australia (CA) is committed to identifying ethical, responsible and meaningful use when considering the adoption of AI capabilities. We will be transparent as we explore, adopt and integrate AI technology to benefit staff and external stakeholders.

Cancer Australia

Cancer Australia was established by the Australian Government in 2006 to benefit all Australians affected by cancer, and their families and carers. Cancer Australia aims to reduce the impact of cancer, address disparities and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer by leading and coordinating national, evidence-based interventions across the continuum of care.

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