At the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN-Australia Dialogue Relations, Australia announced a range of new and expanded initiatives. The Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP and ASEAN Leaders agreed the ASEAN-Australia Joint Leaders’ Vision Statement and the Melbourne Declaration, setting out our practical cooperation and shared aspirations for the future.
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The Royal Commission examined systemic issues and common themes in suicide and suicidality amongst Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and veterans. This included suspected suicides and lived experience of suicide risks.
The Secretaries Board met at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.
The Board welcomed Dr Steven Kennedy PSM, Secretary, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet as the new Chair of the Board.
The Board discussed government decisions, priorities, emerging risks and strategic issues.
The Board received an update on geostrategic issues from Ms Jan Adams AO PSM, Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Ms Celia Perkins, Deputy Secretary, Department of Defence.