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Statement
Government

Release of the report and government response for the Independent review of Commonwealth funding for strategic policy work

Australia’s Head of Delegation, Ms Padma Raman PSM, delivering Australia’s National Statement in the UN ESCAP general hall.
International engagement, Office for Women

Australia at the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review

Three people in high visibility work wear walking among solar panels at Darlington Point Solar Farm.
Net Zero

Net Zero Economy Authority commences

Vale the Honourable Kevin Andrews 1955 to 2024
Protocol and international visits

State Funeral for the Honourable Kevin Andrews

Professor Glyn Davis AC
Secretary

IPAA Annual Address to the Australian Public Service 2024

Leaders of the 21 APEC member economies.
International engagement, Summits

Prime Minister attends APEC and G20 meetings

Their Majesties stand either side of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Opera House in the background.
Australia's Head of State

The King and Queen’s Royal Visit to Australia

His Majesty The King Charles III signs a Royal Warrant at a desk, seated next to Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese. Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC stands beside the desk. The new Great Seal of Australia sits in a case on the desk.
Government

His Majesty The King Charles III grants the use of a new Great Seal of Australia

Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Bejing +30 Review
International engagement

Australian delegation attending the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review

A group of around 50 people pose for a group photograph on the front steps of Old Parliament House, Canberra.
Office for Women

Office for Women turns 50

PM&C's 2024-2027 Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
Accountability and reporting

PM&C's new Reconciliation Action Plan has been released

Professor Glyn Davis AC
Secretary

Bradley Oration