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Dr Steven Kennedy PSM.
Secretary

IPAA Commencement Address

Australia Day Honours
Honoured Australians

Congratulations to the Australia Day 2026 Honours List recipients

National Day of Mourning: 22 January 2026
Government

National Day of Mourning for the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack

decorative
Accountability and reporting

PM&C 2025 Capability Review

The Honourable Ron Boswell AO
Protocol and international visits

State Funeral Service for the Honourable Ron Boswell AO

Vale The Honourable Nick Bolkus 1950-2025
Protocol and international visits

State Memorial Service for the Honourable Nick Bolkus

The Hon Gerard Hand
Protocol and international visits

State Funeral for the Hon Gerard (Gerry) Leslie Hand

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stands with APEC leaders in front of a backdrop that says ‘APEC 2023 San Francisco’.
International engagement

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit

Message to all APS staff
Secretary

A message to all APS staff on APS integrity

vale Mr Barry Humphries AC CBE 1934 - 2023
Government

State Memorial for Mr Barry Humphries AC CBE

Forum Leaders Plenary Session
International engagement

52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting

Government response
Government

Government’s response to the Report of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme