State Memorial for Mr Barry Humphries AC CBE

A State Memorial for Mr Barry Humphries AC CBE will take place at 11:00am on Friday, 15 December 2023, at the Sydney Opera House.

The Memorial, delivered by the Australian and NSW Governments, provides an opportunity to celebrate the seven‑decade global career of Mr Humphries who was a renowned actor, poet, musician and artist.

The Memorial will be held in the Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House. Doors will open at 10:15am and guests must be seated by 10:45am sharp. The Memorial is expected to conclude at approximately 12:30pm.

Secretaries Board and Strategic Leadership Group communiques: 13 November 2023

The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.

Closing the Gap

The Board held a strategic discussion with Ms Catherine Liddle, acting convenor of the Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Peak Organisations (the Coalition of Peaks) on delivery of Closing the Gap targets.

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

Today, the Australian Government released its response to the report of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme.

The Australian Government has carefully considered the Royal Commission’s report and recommendations.

The Government has accepted or accepted in principle all 56 recommendations made by the Royal Commission.

Government Response to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security's Reviews of Administration and Expenditure: No. 20 (2020-2021) – Australian Intelligence Agencies

On 30 October 2023, the Australian Government tabled its response to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security’s Reviews of Administration and Expenditure: No. 20 (2020-2021) - Australian Intelligence Agencies. The Committee made four recommendations. The Australian Government has considered these recommendations and has provided this response.