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The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Your guide to the structures, organisations and key people in the Australian Government

Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General

Prime Minister and Cabinet
The Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General supports the Governor-General to fulfil his duties. This includes: • Planning and managing the Governor-General’s program • Management and maintenance of the official household and two official residences, Government House and Admiralty House • Administration of the Australian Honours and Awards system.

Sections

Key People

Further information

  • Type of Body

    A. Non-corporate Commonwealth entity

  • GFS Sector Classification

    GGS

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Governor-General Act 1974

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    A. Primary body

  • GFS Function / Sector Reported

    GGS

  • Materiality

    Small

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Creation Date

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