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Commonwealth Day is celebrated every year by the 56 Commonwealth member countries on the second Monday in March. This year it falls on Monday 13 March 2023.The theme for Commonwealth Day 2023 is ‘Forging a sustainable and peaceful common future’.…
Signed copies of these instruments are available in the attached PDF.Burney, Linda JeanExecutive Council MemberI, DAVID JOHN HURLEY, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, pursuant to section 62 of the Constitution, hereby notify that I…
The pandemic pushed our people, emergency response structures and communities to the limit and required rapid decision‑making in times of great uncertainty. Some critical gaps and lessons revealed in the health response to the pandemic can be…
An important function of this Framework is articulating the roles and responsibilities of Australian Government ministers and senior officials. During a significant crisis, clarity of purpose and priorities is crucial for ensuring…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Lima on 15-16 November, and the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro on 18-19 November. Both APEC and the G20 play a critical role in…
Australia Day is for all Australians to reflect, respect and celebrate. We are all part of the story of Australia – from those whose ancestors walked on Country for tens of thousands of years to those who came in the waves of…
Prior to 1975 Australians were recognised through the British Imperial system. Medals awarded to Australians included the Order of the British Empire, military decorations for gallantry, decorations for…
In accordance with flag protocol, on the occasion of His Majesty The King’s Official Birthday, the flying of the Australian National Flag is encouraged.Flag marshals in all Australian Government departments, authorities and related…
In accordance with flag protocol, on the occasion of Her Majesty The Queen’s Official Birthday, the flying of the Australian National Flag is encouraged.
Flag marshals in all Australian Government departments, authorities and…
In accordance with flag protocol, on the occasion of His Majesty The King’s Official Birthday, the flying of the Australian National Flag is encouraged.Flag marshals in all Australian Government departments, authorities and related…
The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles the Third, King of Australia, and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place on Saturday, 6 May 2023, at Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom. Further information about the Coronation…
Purpose of the Secretaries BoardSection 64 of the Public Service Act 1999 establishes the Secretaries Board and sets out its functions as follows:to take responsibility for the stewardship of the APS and for developing and…
When the COVID‑19 pandemic emerged at the start of 2020, governments around the world were ill prepared to respond to the scale and duration of a crisis that had ramifications for our health systems, our economies and the very function of our…
Seeds of Australia’s national floral emblem, the Golden Wattle, were launched into space in December 2020 for a seven month journey as part of the ground-breaking ‘What’ll Happen to the Wattle??!’ program.
The ‘What’ll happen to the Wattle’…
NAIDOC Week is held every year in early July. It is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements, and is an opportunity to recognise the contributions that First Nations Australians…
As required by the Terms of Reference, this report assesses the effectiveness of WGEA’s existing practices in the promotion and improvement of gender equality in Australian workplaces, and identifies areas of future focus for WGEA. In line with the…
Space-related applications and technologies make an essential contribution to addressing contemporary challenges in the Indo-Pacific. The Quad is working to expand Indo-Pacific countries’ access to and utilisation of earth observation data and other…
The Quad is committed to contributing to maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific region, which is fundamental for stability and prosperity. At the 2022 Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo, Quad Leaders announced the Indo-Pacific Partnership for…
The Review examined the community of six government agencies whose primary mission is to provide the government with intelligence. In this Chapter we provide a brief introduction to each agency.
Australian Secret…
The flag
When Victoria and other Australian colonies put their warships to sea in the 1800s, their navies needed to show their own “national flags”. The colony of Victoria developed its own flag after Britain’s Secretary of State…
Listen to more recordingsNew lyrics for verse oneFrom 1 January 2021, the second line of the Australian National Anthem was changed from ‘For we are young and free’ to ‘For we are one and free’.Australians all let us rejoice, …
Continuous improvement practices draw on learnings from evaluation of exercising and crisis events. These learnings are used to identify opportunities for continuous improvement of crisis management plans and arrangements to enhance crisis…
The Vatican has announced the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis on 21 April 2025.As a mark of mourning and respect, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Tuesday, 22 April 2025 in your locality…
Let me acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong/Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation as traditional custodians of these unceded lands and recognise other Aboriginal people with connection to Narrm and the region. We are privileged to…
Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report — Guidelines
The Australian Government is working towards a gender diversity target of women holding 50 per cent of Government…