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The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions
About us

Federal election 2025: Caretaker conventions now in place

Message to all APS staff
Secretary

A message to all APS staff on the federal election and caretaker period

Commission on the Status of Women.
Office for Women

Australia’s National Statement to the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

Budget 2025-26
Budgets

Budget 2025–26

2024 Independent Intelligence Review
Independent Intelligence Review

2024 Independent Intelligence Review

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Awards

Australians recognised for bravery decorations

The Honourable Dr Rosemary Crowley AO
Protocol and international visits

State Memorial Service for the Honourable Dr Rosemary Crowley AO

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Working for Women Program

International Women’s Day 2025

Latest data and analysis

2025 Status of Women Report Card

Public Service Medal, valuing excellence in every role, at any level, in all geographical locations.
Nominations for awards

Nominate an Australian public servant for the Public Service Medal

Submitted: Australia's ninth periodic report to CEDAW
International forums

Submitted: Australia’s ninth periodic report to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

Grant recipient announced: gender equality research partnership
Workplace gender equality

University of Sydney awarded $5 million to build evidence base for gender equality