The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Funeral Service for the Honourable Norman Henry Lacy will take place at 11.00 am on Tuesday 19 May 2026 at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Camberwell, Victoria.
Norman was elected to the Victorian Parliament in 1973, representing both Ringwood and Warrandyte. During his time in Parliament, Norman served as Assistant Minister of Education (1979-1981), Minister for the Arts (1979-1982), and Minister of Educational Services (1981-1982).
Norman oversaw the construction of the Victorian Arts Centre and the establishment of both Heide Museum of Modern Art and the Australian Children's Television Foundation. He championed an education system that empowered school communities and councils.
Details regarding the service and online condolences are available on the Victorian Government website.
As a mark of mourning and respect, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Tuesday 19 May 2026 in Victoria only from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies. Other organisations are welcome to participate.
- When flying the Australian National Flag with other flags, all flags in the set should be flown at half-mast.
- If a set of flags includes the flags of other nations, it would be appropriate to seek permission from the diplomatic representatives of that nation to half-mast their flag.
- An acceptable half-mast position would be when the top of the flag is a third of the distance down from the top of the flagpole.
- Information on flag protocol is available on the Department's website.
Your assistance is appreciated.
Commonwealth Flag Officer