Australian Government

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Johannesburg, South Africa to attend the annual G20 Leaders' Summit. Australia is proud to work with G20 members toward our shared goal of strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive economic growth.

It’s Movember! Grow a mo’ and let it flow. This month is all about raising awareness of men’s health, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. Let’s comb through how Australia is taking action: Movember Through providing training to 60,000 doctors and nurses for men’s health care. Movember Funding grassroots and community initiatives that support men‘s mental health and wellbeing Movember Delivering more affordable medicines, cutting the maximum price of PBS scripts to only $25. How is your mo’ coming along?

🏁 Get ready with eSafety for the social media age restrictions. Coming this December, some social media platforms must take reasonable steps to stop under-16s from having or making accounts on their platform. That doesn’t mean they can’t go online to connect, create and play. The new law aims to protect young people from social media platforms designed to keep them scrolling. Some under-16s may be struggling with the upcoming change. We’ve got resources to help plan for the social media delay including guides to download account content, a checklist to make sure they’re prepared and alternative ways to stay connected with friends and interests. We encourage young people to reach out to someone they trust if they’re feeling overwhelmed. They can also contact Beyond Blue, ReachOut Australia, Kids Helpline and headspace for help.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia this week on his first official visit as President to Australia since taking office in October 2024. Signalling a new era in the Australia-Indonesia relationship, Australia and Indonesia agreed to the substantive conclusion of a new bilateral Treaty on Common Security. The Treaty reflects the close friendship, partnership and deep trust between Australia and Indonesia, under our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. It also represents a major extension of existing security and defence cooperation, building on the 2024 Australia-Indonesia Defence Cooperation Agreement and the 2006 Lombok Treaty. Australia and Indonesia have a long history of cooperation and friendship, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations last year.

On 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent – marking the end of the First World War after four long years. At 11 am, we will pause for a minute’s silence to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who have served Australia in times of war and conflict. Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay

The G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group recently met in South Africa, to reflect and agree on their commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment. The Working Group is made of representatives from G20 member countries and is a key forum for the top global economies to ensure women’s empowerment and gender equality is part of the G20 agenda. Australia was represented by Padma Raman PSM, Executive Director of the Office for Women. Australia is a longstanding supporter of advancing gender equality as an essential means for sustainable development, economic prosperity, and social stability

Congratulations to the inspiring Australians awarded in the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science! 🏆 Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska of QUT (Queensland University of Technology), 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science. 🏆 Dr Vikram Sharma of QuintessenceLabs, 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation. 🏆 Paula Taylor of ACT Education Directorate, 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools. 🏆 Matt Dodds of Glen Innes High School, 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools. 🏆 Malgana man, Professor Michael Wear of Tidal Moon, 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems. 🏆 Dr David Khoury of the Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, 2025 Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year. 🏆 Professor Yao Zheng of University of Adelaide, 2025 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year. 🏆 Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo of VeinTech and lubdub.ai, 2025 Prize for New Innovators. Their achievements include breakthroughs in public health, quantum innovation, mathematics, clean energy, medical technology, environmental stewardship and inspiring our next generation of scientists! This year marks an important milestone, with the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems awarded for the first time. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Senator Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science announced the recipients. Award-winning science broadcaster Rae Johnston emceed the event. Senior Ngunnawal elder, Aunty Violet Sheridan welcomed us to Country. Thanks to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources for a wonderful event. #PMPrizes

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has concluded a successful visit to the Republic of Korea for the 2025 APEC Summit. At the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, leaders endorsed the Gyeongju Declaration which advances shared objectives under the summit’s three priorities, ‘Connect, Innovate and Prosper’. The declaration aligns with Australia’s focus on strengthening trade, driving innovation and promoting sustainability, and reaffirms leaders’ shared commitment to build a resilient Asia-Pacific. Prime Minister Albanese also met with the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung. Leaders reaffirmed the strength of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and welcomed deeper collaboration in trade, investment, and advancing climate and clean energy technology. While there, the Prime Minister also paid his respects to fallen Australian soldiers at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery and commemorated the 75th anniversary of Australia’s involvement in the Korean War.

Let’s celebrate the amazing teachers who inspire young people to engage in STEM! Nominate them in the 2026 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science! There are 2 prizes for teachers who make science, tech, engineering or maths exciting and meaningful. 🏆 The Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools. Awards $250,000. 🏆 The Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools. Awards $250,000. You can nominate anyone teaching STEM at an Australian registered school. They don't need to be subject specialists. Just teaching in any area of science that is part of their state or territory STEM syllabus. We encourage you to nominate candidates from diverse backgrounds. 🗓️ Nominations are open until 18 December. #PMPrizes #WorldTeachersDay2025 #ScienceTeacher #STEMEducation #STEM Australian Government Department of Education NSW Department of Education Department for Education, South Australia Department of Education Queensland Department of Education Department of Education, Western Australia Department for Education, Children and Young People

Know someone doing amazing work practicing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems? Nominate them in the 2026 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science! 🏆 The Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems awards an Indigenous-led project that: - helps solve a significant challenge through the practice of knowledge systems - benefits Australian Indigenous peoples, communities or place - shows a sincere connection and respectful engagement with community. You can nominate an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individual, team or community group. The prize awards $250,000. If you would like to recognise Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who are practicing knowledge systems, nominate them today. 🗓️ Nominations are open until 18 December. Please share this opportunity in your community! #PMPrizes #KnowledgeSystems