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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

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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