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Statement
Accountability and reporting

Public statement – Update on the independent review into the transfer of 2003 Cabinet records to the National Archives of Australia

Statement from the Secretary
Secretary

Appointment of Official Secretary to the Governor-General

The King's Birthday Honours List announced
Honours and symbols

The King's Birthday 2024 Honours List announced

The Hon Gerard Hand
Protocol and international visits

State Funeral for the Hon Gerard (Gerry) Leslie Hand

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stands with APEC leaders in front of a backdrop that says ‘APEC 2023 San Francisco’.
International engagement

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit

Message to all APS staff
Secretary

A message to all APS staff on APS integrity

vale Mr Barry Humphries AC CBE 1934 - 2023
Government

State Memorial for Mr Barry Humphries AC CBE

Forum Leaders Plenary Session
International engagement

52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting

Government response
Government

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

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in front of Chinese and Australian flags in the background.
International engagement

China-Australia Annual Leaders' Meeting

Jodie Haydon, Prime Minister of Autstralia, Anthony Albanese, President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, Jill Biden
International engagement

United States-Australia: Building an Innovation Alliance

A boost in national symbols resources
Australian National symbols

A boost in national symbols resources