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Public Service Medal, valuing excellence in every role, at any level, in all geographical locations.
Nominations for awards

Nominate an Australian public servant for the Public Service Medal

Submitted: Australia's ninth periodic report to CEDAW
International forums

Submitted: Australia’s ninth periodic report to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

Australia's delegation. Commision on the Status of Women
Office for Women

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

Government response
International policy

Australian Government response to the Senate Inquiry into Australia’s support for Ukraine

Australian Honours system: 50 years - 1975 to 2025
Australian Honours System

Fifty years of Australian honours and awards system

Energy-efficient households. BETA
Behavioural economics

Empowering homeowners to make informed decisions

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

BETA
Domestic policy

Census participation strategies tested

Australian floral emblem
Honoured Australians

Australia Day 2023 Honours List