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The Honourable Dr Rosemary Crowley AO
Protocol and international visits

State Memorial Service for the Honourable Dr Rosemary Crowley AO

Vale The Honourable John Moore AO
Protocol and international visits

State Funeral for the Honourable John Moore AO

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Honoured Australians

Australia Day 2025 Honours

Vale the Honourable Kevin Andrews 1955 to 2024
Protocol and international visits

State Funeral for the Honourable Kevin Andrews

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Honoured Australians

Australia Day 2024 Honours

The Hon Gerard Hand
Protocol and international visits

State Funeral for the Hon Gerard (Gerry) Leslie Hand

Vale the Honourable William (Bill) George Hayden AC: 1933 to 2023. From the collection of the National Archives of Australia.
Protocol and international visits

State Funeral for the Hon William (Bill) George Hayden AC

3 medals laid out in a row
Honoured Australians, Nominations for awards

Australian Bravery Decorations

Star of Courage, Bravery Medal, Commendation for Brave Conduct and Group Bravery Citation
Honoured Australians

Australian Bravery Decorations Announcement March 2023

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd stands at the dispatch box in the House of Representatives Chamber to deliver the National Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples. He wears a black suit, red tie and glasses. Behind him are other members of parliament seated on green benches, including Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Foreign Minister Stephen Smith. They are dressed in business attire.
Domestic policy

Since 13 February 2008

BETA
Domestic policy

Census participation strategies tested

Australian floral emblem
Honoured Australians

Australia Day 2023 Honours List