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Dr Steven Kennedy PSM.
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Remarks at the Indonesia Project 60th Anniversary Gala Economic Relations – Past, Present and Future

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International forums

G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Xi Jinping smiling at the camera. In the background is the Australian National Flag and
International engagement

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China

A group of people stand at the flagpoles for the Welcome to Country and flag raising ceremony at PM&C during NAIDOC Week in 2025.
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NAIDOC Week 2025 at PM&C

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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.
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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