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National security

New Australian Government Crisis Management Framework

Quad Leaders at the 2024 Quad Leaders' Summit (September 2024), from left: the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of India, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. of the United States, and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan.
Quad

2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit

Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Royal Visits, 2024 Royal Visit

The King and Queen to visit Canberra and Sydney in October

The 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting attendees sitting in two rows in front of the flags.
International engagement

53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting

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International forums

Eliminating discrimination against women in Australia – seeking feedback

Vale the Honourable William (Bill) George Hayden AC: 1933 to 2023. From the collection of the National Archives of Australia.
Protocol and international visits

State Funeral for the Hon William (Bill) George Hayden AC

Women's Economic Equality Taskforce final report
Women's Economic Equality Taskforce

The Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce final report to government

Media Release
Government

Review – Port of Darwin lease

Message to all APS staff
Secretary

A message to all APS staff on the referendum

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

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