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Commission on the Status of Women.
Office for Women

Australia’s National Statement to the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

The Honourable Dr Rosemary Crowley AO
Protocol and international visits

State Memorial Service for the Honourable Dr Rosemary Crowley AO

Australia's delegation. Commision on the Status of Women
Office for Women

Australia’s delegation to the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

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

Australia’s Head of Delegation, Ms Padma Raman PSM, delivering Australia’s National Statement in the UN ESCAP general hall.
International engagement, Office for Women

Australia at the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review

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

A group of around 50 people pose for a group photograph on the front steps of Old Parliament House, Canberra.
Office for Women

Office for Women turns 50

Vale The Honourable Gary Nairn AO. 1951-2024
Government

State Memorial for the Honourable Gary Nairn AO

decorative
Office for Women, Nominations for awards

It’s time to #NominateAWoman

Statement from the Secretary
Government

Statement from the Secretary: appointment of the Auditor-General