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Places of Pride banner at the War Memorial
Honours and symbols

Places of Pride, the National Register of War Memorials

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and The Rt Hon Chris Hipkin at lecturns in Brisbane
Government, International policy and national security

Visit to Brisbane by New Zealand Prime Minister The Rt Hon Chris Hipkins

Vale. The Honourable John Kerin AO 1937-2023
Government

State Funeral Service for the Honourable John Kerin AO

Statement from the Secretary
Secretary

Peter Woolcott AO – retirement

OIA The Office of Impact Analysis
Office of Impact Analysis

Australian Government Guide to Policy Impact Analysis released

The two PM’s Australia and Vanuatu standing in the APH forecourt
International policy

Visit to Australia by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd stands at the dispatch box in the House of Representatives Chamber to deliver the National Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples. He wears a black suit, red tie and glasses. Behind him are other members of parliament seated on green benches, including Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Foreign Minister Stephen Smith. They are dressed in business attire.
Domestic policy

Since 13 February 2008

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak smile and shake hands
International policy and national security

Visit to Australia by the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste

The Rt Hon Chris Hipkins and the Hon Anthony Albanese smile and shake hands in front of New Zealand and Australian flags
International policy and national security

Visit to Canberra by the Prime Minister of New Zealand

BETA
Domestic policy

Census participation strategies tested

Australian floral emblem
Honoured Australians

Australia Day 2023 Honours List

Prime Minister Albanese and Prime Minister Marape shake hands after the fourth Papua New Guinea-Australia Leaders’ Dialogue
International policy and national security

Prime Ministerial visit to Papua New Guinea