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This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Cyclone Tracy. On Christmas Day 1974, a severe tropical cyclone devastated Darwin, the Northern Territory’s capital city. The Northern Territory Government has requested half-masting of flags in the Northern…
The following list shows days of commemoration on which the flying of the Australian National Flag and, where appropriate, other flags, is particularly encouraged. Unless noted otherwise, these days are celebrated nationally.
1 January…
Our Protocol and International Visits Branch provides high-level support for the Prime Minister’s overseas visits and Guest of Government visits to Australia, as well as virtual meetings and summits with Heads of State and Heads of Government.
We…
The Australian National Flag takes precedence in Australia over all other flags when it is flown in company with other flags.
When flown in the community the order of precedence of flags is:
1: The Australian National Flag
2: National flag…
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 portfolio…
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 portfolio…
Gender balance on Australia Government boards reporting guidelinesThe Australian Government remains committed to gender targets for Australian Government boards, which have been in effect since 1 July 2016. The targets call for women to hold at…
Australia marks the sad passing of cricketing great, Mr Shane Keith Warne, and advises with the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet that a State Memorial Service for Mr Warne will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday 30 March 2022, at the…
To contribute to the NADC's operating and administrative costs to enable NADC to carry out its activities regarding promoting the meaning of and participation in Australia Day and the Australian of the Year Awards.
The Parliamentary and Government Branch would like to express its thanks to the people and organisations that contributed their knowledge and expertise to each edition of Australian Symbols.
National Archives of Australia
Australian…
Foreign awards
The Guidelines concerning the acceptance and wearing of foreign honours and awards by Australians - PDF 359 KB on the Governor-General's website, outline the rules and process around whether foreign awards are…
To contribute to the National Australia Day Council's operating and administrative costs for activities regarding promoting the meaning of and participation in Australia Day and the Australian of the Year Awards.
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 portfolio…
The committee recommends that the Australian Government ensure that Australia keeps pace with international partners in sanctioning entities and individuals providing support to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including provision of weapons and…
In 2017, the then Prime Minister, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull, announced the appointment of an Expert Panel to examine whether Australian law adequately protected the human right to freedom of religion. The Terms of Reference for the Review were…
The Holy See has announced a Funeral Mass for His Holiness Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, 26 April 2025 in St Peter’s Square, Vatican City.His Holiness Pope Francis was Bishop of Rome, head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Holy See from…
Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality outlines the Australian Government's vision for gender equality – an Australia where people are safe, treated with respect, have choices, and have access to resources and equal outcomes no matter…
The committee recommends that the Australian Government urgently make new commitments for humanitarian assistance for Ukraine as part of a comprehensive, multi‐year strategy.Government Response to Recommendation 20The Government notes…
The committee recommends that the Australian Government prioritise using Australian non‐government organisations and businesses to deliver Australian Government‐funded aid, medical aid and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine wherever possible.…
Submissions received by the review
Attorney-General’s Department
Australian Crime Commission
Australian Human Rights Commission
Australian Secret Intelligence Service
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation…
The Office for Women works across government to place women and gender equality at the centre of policy and decision-making through gender-responsive budgeting and gender impact analysis. To support the Australian Government’s gender equality…
Instruments executed in the name of the Governor-General that have been proposed by the Hon Bill Shorten MP since 14 November 2009.
Other information:
Tax Agent Services Amendment Regulations 2010 (No. 1)
Income Tax (Transitional Provisions)…
The Northern Territory Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet advises a State Funeral for Dr Margaret Kemarre (MK) Turner OAM, will be held at 10am on Thursday 17 August 2023 at Atherreyurre (Telegraph Station) in Alice Springs…
The South Australian Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises a State Funeral Service for Sir James Gilbert Hardy OBE will be held at 1pm on Friday 23 June 2023, at St Peter’s College, Memorial Hall, South Australia. Sir James…
Table 1. Acronyms, abbreviations and definitionsTermMeaningArchives ActArchives Act 1983Cabinet documentAny material that departments and agencies prepare that is: intended for submission to the Cabinet; or a document dealing with Cabinet meetings (…