The 2026 APS Data Awards Gala Dinner was held at QT Hotel in Canberra. 

It was a night of celebration, innovation, and recognition of excellence across the public service.

QT Hotel, Canberra
Assistant Minister Leigh - Keynote speech
Elizabeth Williamson - MC
Voting for the People's Choice Awards
National Library - Winners
Diversity and Inclusion in Data - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water -Winner
Diversity and Inclusion in Data Award
The First Five Years project – Department of Education - Winner
2026 APS Data Awards Gala Night
Highly Commended - IP Australia
DISR - Winners
Dr Gruen - Closing remarks
Early Data Career - Dr Alexander Pritchard
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Canapaes
DISR winners
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ABS Data Coding winners
ABS Winners
ATO Winners on stage
ATO winners
Aust Climate Service winners and finalists