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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

Statement
Government

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

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

HRH King Charles III and Queen Camilla wearing blue suits.
2024 Royal Visit, Royal Visits

Where to see The King and Queen in Canberra and Sydney

Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Royal Visits, 2024 Royal Visit

The King and Queen to visit Canberra and Sydney in October

Statement from the Secretary
Government

Statement from the Secretary: appointment of the Auditor-General

Royal Visit announced with a photo of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Royal Visits, 2024 Royal Visit

Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to visit Australia in October 2024

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

2024 Status of Women Report Card
National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality

Status of Women Report Card – 2024 released

Working for women, a strategy for gender equality.
National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality

Australian Government launches national gender equality strategy