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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

Australian Bravery Decorations.
Announcing and presenting awards

Australian Bravery Decorations

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with leaders of Lao PDR, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Timor-Leste in Melbourne at the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.
Summits

Partners for peace and prosperity - 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit

2024 Status of Women Report Card
National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality

Status of Women Report Card – 2024 released

Working for women, a strategy for gender equality.
National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality

Australian Government launches national gender equality strategy

Star of Courage, Bravery Medal, Commendation for Brave Conduct and Group Bravery Citation
Honoured Australians

Australian Bravery Decorations Announcement March 2023

Status of Women Report CArd
National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality

Status of Women Report Card - 2023

PM&C’s Lee Steel, Robin Edmonds and Andrew Pfeiffer are sitting in a circle with Work with Purpose podcast host, David Pembroke. They are sitting comfortably in a room while recording the podcast. A large window to the left is pouring sunlight into the room.
Government

Embracing neurodiversity in the public sector

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shaking hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
International policy and national security

Prime Minister visits India