Current search terms scroll down the wall in Google Australia’s reception area, as they do in the search giant’s global head office in Silicon Valley.

Senator Helen Coonan, Australia’s federal communications minister, officially declares Google’s office open.

There were customized fudge cakes for all who visited on opening day.

The Google office has comfortable couches with colorful cushions.

Google’s reception area has plenty of space for visitors.

Google staff at work in a room with a view of the water.rnrn

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