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National Day of Mourning: 22 January 2026
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National Day of Mourning for the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack

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Government

National Day of Reflection – Bondi Beach attack

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Government

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

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Prime Minister Albanese on the Opening of Parliament

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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

Statement from the Secretary
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
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New Governor-General Sam Mostyn sworn in

The King's Birthday Honours List announced
Honours and symbols

The King's Birthday 2024 Honours List announced

2024 Status of Women Report Card
National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality

Status of Women Report Card – 2024 released

Working for women, a strategy for gender equality.
National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality

Australian Government launches national gender equality strategy