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National Day of Reflection – Bondi Beach attack

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The Golden Wattle: A symbol of unity and resilience

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Government

New Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Procurement Strategy 2024–2027 now live

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Government

Prime Minister Albanese on the Opening of Parliament

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Independent Review of Commonwealth funding for strategic policy work

Release of the report and government response for the Independent review of Commonwealth funding for strategic policy work

His Majesty The King Charles III signs a Royal Warrant at a desk, seated next to Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese. Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC stands beside the desk. The new Great Seal of Australia sits in a case on the desk.
Government

His Majesty The King Charles III grants the use of a new Great Seal of Australia

Vale The Honourable Gary Nairn AO. 1951-2024
Government

State Memorial for the Honourable Gary Nairn AO

Wattle Day
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Wattle Day

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Government

Statement from the Secretary: appointment of the Auditor-General

On 1 July 2024, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, was sworn in as Australia’s 28th Governor-General
Government

New Governor-General Sam Mostyn sworn in

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Government

Update on Independent review into the transfer of 2003 Cabinet records to the National Archives of Australia

Statement
Independent Review of Commonwealth funding for strategic policy work

Media Statement - Independent Review of Commonwealth funding for strategic policy work