Tabling Circular No. 1 of 2026

Annual Reports and Supplementary Budget Estimates – October 2026

This circular provides guidance on tabling arrangements for 2025‑2026 annual reports. It supplements information in the July 2024 Tabling Guidelines, Chapter 2 (Government Documents), published on the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet website.

Have your say on the future of AI training and infrastructure in Australia

The Australian Government is seeking feedback on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) training and large data centres in Australia. 

AI has the potential to transform our economy, create new opportunities for businesses and workers, strengthen research and innovation, and improve the way Australians live and work. 

Australia is well placed to seize this opportunity, with a highly skilled workforce, world-class research capability and a strong track record of attracting investment in digital infrastructure. 

New report helps plan for the long-term wellbeing of Australians

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has released a long-term insights report exploring the trends, risks and opportunities that could shape the future of human services.  

Human services play a significant role in the lives of Australians, with around 70% of people accessing support services each year, including for employment, health, education, housing and care. 

Strengthening policy through gender analysis and Gender Impact Assessment

To support policy officers across the Australian Public Service (APS) identify when and how to apply gender analysis in policy development, the Office for Women has developed a 3-part video series Strengthening policy through gender analysis and Gender Impact Assessment. 

Gender analysis helps policymakers understand how government policies, programs and services may affect people differently based on gender. It is an important part of gender responsive budgeting, which helps the Australian Government identify and fund measures that reduce gender inequality. 

Celebrating 125 years of the Australian National flag

This year marks 125 years since the Australian National Flag was first flown above the dome of the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne on 3 September 1901. 

Following an international design competition launched by Australia’s first Prime Minister, Sir Edmund Barton, the winning design became the flag as we know today. There were 32,823 entries, of which 5 nearly identical designs were awarded equal first.

To commemorate the day on which the Australian National Flag was first flown, Australians celebrate Australian National Flag Day on 3 September each year.

The Golden Wattle: A symbol of unity and resilience

Australians welcome the arrival of spring with National Wattle Day on 1 September – a celebration of the wattle and all that it represents to the Australian people.

From firewood, to medicines and food, the golden wattle has many uses. It features in our Commonwealth Coat of Arms, and is a unifying symbol of Australian identity and connection to country.

Celebrate National Wattle Day by wearing a sprig of golden wattle, going on a ‘wattle walk’, learning about the many uses of wattle, or by planting a wattle plant of your own.

Australians recognised for bravery

On 1 September 2026, National Wattle Day, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General, awarded 30 Australian Bravery Decorations in recognition of the courage, bravery and selflessness of 54 individuals.

An important part of our Australian Honours and Awards system, the Australian Bravery Decorations recognise everyday people who selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others.

Decorations awarded include:

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