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Government

New Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Procurement Strategy 2024–2027 now live

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Government

Prime Minister Albanese on the Opening of Parliament

The Honourable Dr Rosemary Crowley AO
Protocol and international visits

State Memorial Service for the Honourable Dr Rosemary Crowley AO

Australian Honours system: 50 years - 1975 to 2025
Australian Honours System

Fifty years of Australian honours and awards system

Vale The Honourable John Moore AO
Protocol and international visits

State Funeral for the Honourable John Moore AO

Statement
Government

Release of the report and government response for the Independent review of Commonwealth funding for strategic policy work

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

State Funeral for the Honourable Kevin Andrews

His Majesty The King Charles III signs a Royal Warrant at a desk, seated next to Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese. Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC stands beside the desk. The new Great Seal of Australia sits in a case on the desk.
Government

His Majesty The King Charles III grants the use of a new Great Seal of Australia

Vale The Honourable Gary Nairn AO. 1951-2024
Government

State Memorial for the Honourable Gary Nairn AO

Australian Bravery Decorations.
Australian Honours System

​​Australian Bravery Decorations​

Statement from the Secretary
Government

Statement from the Secretary: appointment of the Auditor-General

On 1 July 2024, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, was sworn in as Australia’s 28th Governor-General
Government

New Governor-General Sam Mostyn sworn in