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A juvenile Tasmanian devil looks directly at the camera, standing in a soft field of native grass.
Government

Australia’s gift to the new King and Queen of Denmark

The Hon Gerard Hand
Protocol and international visits

State Funeral for the Hon Gerard (Gerry) Leslie Hand

vale Mr Barry Humphries AC CBE 1934 - 2023
Government

State Memorial for Mr Barry Humphries AC CBE

Government response
Government

Government’s response to the Report of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme

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

Media Release
Government

Review – Port of Darwin lease

Vale the Hon Simon Crean 1949 - 2023
Government

State Funeral for the Honourable Simon Crean

Illustration of a spray of Golden Wattle against a navy background
Government

The King's Birthday 2023 Honours List

Vale Dr John Olsen AO OBE 1928-2023
Government

State Memorial for Dr John Olsen AO OBE

Vale The Honourable Anthony (Tony) Staley AO (1939 - 2023)
Government

State Funeral for the Honourable Anthony (Tony) Staley AO

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

Vale. The Honourable John Kerin AO 1937-2023
Government

State Funeral Service for the Honourable John Kerin AO