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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

In the foreground a group of six people stand smiling and posing for a photo on top of a rocky cliff. In the background is a valley filled with mountains and trees and a slightly cloudy blue sky.
Careers

Taking a 'Walk on Country'

Prime Minister Albanese welcomes the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi
International policy

Stronger ties and friendship between Australia and India

Vale Dr John Olsen AO OBE 1928-2023
Government

State Memorial for Dr John Olsen AO OBE

Quad Leaders at the 2023 Quad Leaders’ Summit (21 May 2023).
Quad

2023 Quad Leaders' Summit

2023 G7 Summit attendees
International policy

Strengthening Cooperation at the 2023 G7 Summit in Japan

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

State Funeral for the Honourable Anthony (Tony) Staley AO

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shaking hands with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
International policy

Welcoming the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement

Statement from the Secretary
Secretary

APS Commissioner appointment – Dr Gordon de Brouwer