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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

decorative
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

Have your say
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