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2023 G7 Summit attendees
International policy

Strengthening Cooperation at the 2023 G7 Summit in Japan

Vale The Honourable Anthony (Tony) Staley AO (1939 - 2023)
Government

State Funeral for the Honourable Anthony (Tony) Staley AO

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shaking hands with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
International policy

Welcoming the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement

Statement from the Secretary
Secretary

APS Commissioner appointment – Dr Gordon de Brouwer

The official logo for the Coronation of The King is shown. The text reads, “King Charles III, Coronation, 6th May 2023.”
Coronation

The Coronation and how Australia will celebrate

King Charles III in formal wear including medals on a black suit stands next to The Queen Consort in a formal black and white long-sleeved gown with necklace, earrings and a crown.
Coronation

The life and Coronation of King Charles III

Photo of the Western Ground Parrot
Coronation

Australia announces gift to The King

Places of Pride banner at the War Memorial
Honours and symbols

Places of Pride, the National Register of War Memorials

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

Vale. The Honourable John Kerin AO 1937-2023
Government

State Funeral Service for the Honourable John Kerin AO

Message to all APS staff
Secretary

Message to all APS staff on APS Reform

Statement from the Secretary
Secretary

Peter Woolcott AO – retirement