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Dr Steven Kennedy PSM.
Secretary

Sir Roland Wilson Foundation Secretaries Dinner

Decorative.
Women's safety

Stopping digital violence is essential to ending gender-based violence

Decorative.
Behavioural economics

Prompting for a better deal

Vale The Honourable Graham Richardson AO 1945-2025.
Protocol and international visits

State Funeral Service for the Honourable Graham Richardson AO

Dr Steven Kennedy PSM.
Secretary

Freebairn Public Lecture

decorative

G20 empowering women globally

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

Submitted: Australia's ninth periodic report to CEDAW
International forums

Submitted: Australia’s ninth periodic report to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

Australia's delegation. Commision on the Status of Women
Office for Women

Australia’s delegation to the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

Government response
International policy

Australian Government response to the Senate Inquiry into Australia’s support for Ukraine

Australian Honours system: 50 years - 1975 to 2025
Australian Honours System

Fifty years of Australian honours and awards system

Energy-efficient households. BETA
Behavioural economics

Empowering homeowners to make informed decisions