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Honoured Australians

Australia Day 2025 Honours

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Honoured Australians

Australia Day 2024 Honours

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

Australian Bravery Decorations

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and The Rt Hon Chris Hipkin at lecturns in Brisbane
Government, International policy and national security

Visit to Brisbane by New Zealand Prime Minister The Rt Hon Chris Hipkins

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

Australian Bravery Decorations Announcement March 2023

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shaking hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
International policy and national security

Prime Minister visits India

Prime Minister Albanese dressed in a dark suit and tie shakes hands with Prime Minister Narendra Mohdi dressed in Indian formal wear. They stand in front of two flags, two seats and a small table. In the background is a wall painted like steel mesh.
International policy and national security

Two-way trade in the spotlight for PM’s visit to India

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

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak smile and shake hands
International policy and national security

Visit to Australia by the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste

The Rt Hon Chris Hipkins and the Hon Anthony Albanese smile and shake hands in front of New Zealand and Australian flags
International policy and national security

Visit to Canberra by the Prime Minister of New Zealand

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Domestic policy

Census participation strategies tested

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Honoured Australians

Australia Day 2023 Honours List