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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

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

BETA
Domestic policy

Census participation strategies tested

Australian floral emblem
Honoured Australians

Australia Day 2023 Honours List