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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

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

In the foreground a group of six people stand smiling and posing for a photo on top of a rocky cliff. In the background is a valley filled with mountains and trees and a slightly cloudy blue sky.
Careers

Taking a 'Walk on Country'

Prime Minister Albanese welcomes the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi
International policy

Stronger ties and friendship between Australia and India

Vale Dr John Olsen AO OBE 1928-2023
Government

State Memorial for Dr John Olsen AO OBE

Quad Leaders at the 2023 Quad Leaders’ Summit (21 May 2023).
Quad

2023 Quad Leaders' Summit