On 4-7 November 2023, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the People’s Republic of China, marking 50 years since Gough Whitlam became the first Australian Prime Minister to visit China, in 1973. The visit built on recent efforts to stabilise relations with China.
A State Funeral for the Honourable Gerard (Gerry) Leslie Hand will take place at 1.00 pm on Wednesday 29 November 2023 at St Ignatius’ Church, 326 Church Street, Richmond Victoria.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has concluded meetings with Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economic and business leaders at the APEC Summit in San Francisco.
The forum’s theme, Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All, is one Australia actively supports.
Leaders came together to discuss sustainable growth, trade and investment in the face of growing food insecurity, rising energy prices, inflation and cost of living pressures.
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.
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.
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.
On 7-9 November 2023, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders' Meeting in Cook Islands, joined by the Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy.
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.