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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

Professor Glyn Davis AC
Secretary

IPAA Annual Address to the Australian Public Service 2024

Nomination Panel for ABC and SBS Board Appointments
Accountability and reporting

Nomination Panel for ABC and SBS Board Appointments

PMC Generic News
Parliamentary information

Solicitor-General Opinion - In the matter of the validity of the appointment of Mr Morrison to administer the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

PMC Generic News
Parliamentary information

The instruments by which the then Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, was appointed to portfolios other than the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet during 2020 and 2021

Australian Bravery Decorations announced
Australian Honours System

Australian Bravery Decorations announced

Improving organ donor registration among young adults
Behavioural economics

Improving organ donor registration among young adults

Milestone anniversary
Anniversary messages

A simpler way to request a congratulatory message for a milestone anniversary

Anniversary of the National Apology
Domestic policy

14th Anniversary of the Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee - Iconic Australian buildings illuminated in royal purple
Protocol and international visits

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee - Iconic Australian buildings illuminated in royal purple