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The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions
About us

Federal election 2025: Caretaker conventions now in place

Message to all APS staff
Secretary

A message to all APS staff on the federal election and caretaker period

Commission on the Status of Women.
Office for Women

Australia’s National Statement to the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

Budget 2025-26
Budgets

Budget 2025–26

2024 Independent Intelligence Review
Independent Intelligence Review

2024 Independent Intelligence Review

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Awards

Australians recognised for bravery decorations

The Honourable Dr Rosemary Crowley AO
Protocol and international visits

State Memorial Service for the Honourable Dr Rosemary Crowley AO

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Working for Women Program

International Women’s Day 2025

Latest data and analysis

2025 Status of Women Report Card

Leaders of the 21 APEC member economies.
International engagement, Summits

Prime Minister attends APEC and G20 meetings

Their Majesties stand either side of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Opera House in the background.
Australia's Head of State

The King and Queen’s Royal Visit to Australia

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