The Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC CVO DSC (Retd), today announced the appointment of Mr Gerard Martin PSM as Official Secretary to the Governor‑General.
Mr Martin will act in the role of Official Secretary from 1 July 2024, and his substantive five year term will commence on 4 August 2024.
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.
The Board discussed government priorities, emerging risks and strategic issues.
The Board received an update on geostrategic issues from Mr Greg Moriarty AO, Secretary of the Department of Defence and Ms Clare Walsh, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Date: Tuesday 4 June and Wednesday 5 June 2024
Hosts: Ms Robyn Kruk AO, Professor Catherine Bennett, Dr Angela Jackson, Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry
Participants: These roundtables brought together members of key standing advisory groups to government including people with lived experience.
Date: Friday 31 May 2024
Hosts: Dr Angela Jackson, Professor Catherine Bennett, Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry
Participants: This roundtable brought together a range of participants from the higher education and vocational education and training (VET) sectors, including peak bodies and unions.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
Public Service Act 1999
Appointment of Secretary of the Department of Defence
I, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with advice of the Federal Executive Council and under section 58 of the Public Service Act 1999, hereby appoint Mr Gregory Moriarty as the Secretary of the Department of Defence for a period of five years commencing on 4 September 2017.
Dated 27 July 2017
Congratulations to the 737 recipients in The King's Birthday 2024 Honours List announced by the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd).
The achievements of 493 Australians across community service, science and research, industry, sport, the arts and more fields were recognised in the General Division of the Order of Australia. The Honours list also includes:
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024
Host: Ms Robyn Kruk AO, Panel Chair, Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry
Participants: This roundtable brought together a range of participants from the health sector, peak bodies and unions to discuss how access to and delivery of health services changed during the pandemic and highlight priorities to enhance pandemic preparedness.
Date: Wednesday 29 May 2024
Host: Professor Catherine Bennett, Panel Member, Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry
Participants: This roundtable brought together a range of participants from academia and research groups to discuss their experiences modelling infectious diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic.
I, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and under subsection 58(1) of the Public Service Act 1999, reappoint Dr Steven Kennedy PSM as the Secretary of the Department of the Treasury for a period of five years commencing on 2 September 2024.
Dated 11 April 2024
[Signature of David Hurley]
David Hurley
Governor-General
By His Excellency's Command
Date: Monday 20 May 2024
Host: Dr Angela Jackson, Panel Member, Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry
Participants: This roundtable brought together a range of economic experts from across academia and industry to discuss the effectiveness of the Australian Government’s economic response during the pandemic.