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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

The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions
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Federal election 2025: Caretaker conventions now in place

Public Service Medal, valuing excellence in every role, at any level, in all geographical locations.
Nominations for awards

Nominate an Australian public servant for the Public Service Medal

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Office for Women, Nominations for awards

It’s time to #NominateAWoman

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Magical Garma – in pursuit of Djambatj - brilliance, skill, excellence

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Honoured Australians, Nominations for awards

Australian Bravery Decorations

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and The Rt Hon Chris Hipkin at lecturns in Brisbane
Government, International policy and national security

Visit to Brisbane by New Zealand Prime Minister The Rt Hon Chris Hipkins

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

Prime Minister visits India

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PM&C debuts on Facebook

Prime Minister Albanese dressed in a dark suit and tie shakes hands with Prime Minister Narendra Mohdi dressed in Indian formal wear. They stand in front of two flags, two seats and a small table. In the background is a wall painted like steel mesh.
International policy and national security

Two-way trade in the spotlight for PM’s visit to India

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak smile and shake hands
International policy and national security

Visit to Australia by the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste

The Rt Hon Chris Hipkins and the Hon Anthony Albanese smile and shake hands in front of New Zealand and Australian flags
International policy and national security

Visit to Canberra by the Prime Minister of New Zealand