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

Senator the Hon Don Farrell
Special Minister of State
Media releases
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
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Strengthening Australia's Engines of Democracy | DF 04/23 |
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First steps towards Voice Referendum | DF 03/23 |
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Enrolling to vote and updating enrolment details will be easier for Australians | DF 02/23 | |
Dr Vivienne Thom AM appointed to lead parliamentary leadership taskforce | DF 01/23 |
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Next steps towards Voice Referendum | DF 03/22 |
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Review of The Members of Parliament (staff) Act 1984 (CTH) | DF 02/22 |
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Independent Review: Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017 and Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority Act 2017 | DF 01/22 |