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The Honourable Dr Rosemary Crowley AO
Protocol and international visits

State Memorial Service for the Honourable Dr Rosemary Crowley AO

Public Service Medal, valuing excellence in every role, at any level, in all geographical locations.
Nominations for awards

Nominate an Australian public servant for the Public Service Medal

Vale The Honourable John Moore AO
Protocol and international visits

State Funeral for the Honourable John Moore AO

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

State Funeral for the Honourable Kevin Andrews

decorative
Office for Women, Nominations for awards

It’s time to #NominateAWoman

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

The official logo for the Coronation of The King is shown. The text reads, “King Charles III, Coronation, 6th May 2023.”
Coronation

The Coronation and how Australia will celebrate

King Charles III in formal wear including medals on a black suit stands next to The Queen Consort in a formal black and white long-sleeved gown with necklace, earrings and a crown.
Coronation

The life and Coronation of King Charles III

Photo of the Western Ground Parrot
Coronation

Australia announces gift to The King

Australia to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Protocol and international visits

Australia to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee