The King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List
Congratulations to the recipients in The King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List, who were announced today by the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC.
The achievements of 949 exceptional Australians have been formally recognised for their service and achievement in the community and public service, industry and academia, science, the arts and sport The Honours List includes:
Information and support on Australia’s fuel response
FuelPlan.gov.au is a centralised source of information about Australia's response to current global fuel disruptions.
The website brings together updates, practical guidance and support for households, businesses and communities. It also provides information on what work is underway to maintain fuel supply, support distribution across the country and reduce impacts on the economy.
Gender equality annual reporting
The guidance on this page is designed to assist Australian Government departments to complete gender equality reporting in their annual reports, to show how their work contributes to advancing gender equality, and to highlight key outcomes and achievements.
Response to Senate Order 16: Departmental and agency grants - May 2026
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Response to Senate Order 15: Departmental and agency appointments and vacancies - May 2026
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Appointments
Australian Bravery Decorations Council
| Name | Position | Term | Remuneration | State/Territory |
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| Ms. Georgie Cornish | Chair | 12/02/2026-11/02/2028 | - | SA |
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Secretaries Board communique: 20 May 2026
Strategic outlook
The Board discussed government priorities, strategic issues and emerging risks.
The Board received an update on geostrategic issues from Ms Jan Adams AO PSM, Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Ms Meghan Quinn PSM, Secretary, Department of Defence.
The Board received an economic and budget update from Ms Jenny Wilkinson PSM, Secretary, Department of the Treasury, and Mr Matt Yannopoulos PSM, Secretary, Department of Finance.
Australia participates in Women Deliver 2026
Around 6,000 delegates from around the world gathered in Melbourne as Australia participated in Women Deliver 2026, a global conference driving action on gender equality.
Held from 27 to 30 April 2026 under the theme ‘Change brings us here’, the conference brought together participants from 189 countries, with 44% of attendees from the Oceanic Pacific region. Australia was proud to support representation from across the region, helping ensure Pacific voices and perspectives were visible and influential throughout the program.