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National Sorry Day: Monday, 26 May 2025
National Reconciliation Week: Tuesday, 27 May 2025 to Tuesday, 3 June 2025

National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities. National Reconciliation Week is a time for Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements. Further information about National Reconciliation Week on…

The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Memorial Service for the Honourable Dr Race Mathews will take place at 11.30 am on Friday, 23 May 2025 at The Leaper Family Pavilion at the Arts Centre, Melbourne, Victoria.

Race joined the Victorian Labor Party in 1956 and went on to serve in the local, state and federal levels of government. In Victoria, he was Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Community Services.

During his time as Principal Private Secretary to former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam…

A State Funeral Service for Arthur Leslie Leggett OAM will take place at 10.30 am on Saturday, 10 May 2025 at Elder Hall, at St George’s Cathedral, Perth, Western Australia.

Mr Leggett was Western Australia’s oldest and last surviving Army World War II prisoner of war. He first enlisted for military service in 1936, becoming part of the newly raised Cameron Highlanders of Western Australia, before joining the first World War II Australian Imperial Force unit raised in WA, the 2/11th Battalion, 6th Division. He served with distinction, fighting in Libya, Greece, and Crete. At the…

The Holy See has announced a Funeral Mass for His Holiness Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, 26 April 2025 in St Peter’s Square, Vatican City.

His Holiness Pope Francis was Bishop of Rome, head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Holy See from 2013 to 2025. 

As a mark of mourning and respect, and in accordance with protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Saturday, 26 April 2025 in your locality from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated…

Anzac Day is a day of special significance to Australians, particularly for our serving military personnel and returned veterans.   

In accordance with Australian flag protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast on Friday 25 April 2025, from dawn until noon in your locality, at which time the flag should be raised to the peak of the flag mast for the remainder of the day. This advice applies to buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies. Other organisations are welcome to…

The Vatican has announced the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis on 21 April 2025.

As a mark of mourning and respect, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Tuesday, 22 April 2025 in your locality 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…

A State Memorial Service for the Honourable Dr Rosemary Crowley AO will take place at 11.00 am on Saturday, 22 March 2025 at Elder Hall, at the University of Adelaide, North Terrace campus, Adelaide, South Australia.

In 1983, Dr Crowley was elected as a Senator for South Australia, and was later appointed a Minister in the Keating government. Dr Crowley was appointed Minister for Family Services and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women. Dr Crowley retired from politics in 2002.

In 2015, Dr Crowley was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia…

The Northern Territory Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet advises that a State Funeral for the Honourable Grant Ernest John Tambling AM will take place at 10:00am on Monday, 17 March 2025, at the Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory.

Mr Tambling was an alderman at the Darwin City Council between 1972 and 1974. He was then elected as the Member for Fannie Bay Electorate in the first Northern Territory Legislative Assembly between 1974 and 1977. 

In 1980, Mr Tambling moved to federal politics, serving as the Member for the Northern…

A State Memorial service for Mr David Polson AM will take place at 10.30 am AEST on Wednesday, 12 March 2025 at the City Recital Hall, 2 Angel Place, Sydney, New South Wales.

The Memorial will provide an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable life of Mr Polson, who was a renowned LGBTQIA+ Rights and HIV activist.

In 2023 Mr Polson was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to community health through HIV education and advocacy roles. 

Details regarding the…

Commonwealth Day is celebrated every year by the 56 Commonwealth member countries on the second Monday in March. This year it falls on Monday, 10 March 2025.

The theme for Commonwealth Day 2025 is ‘Together We Thrive’. This year’s theme celebrates the enduring spirit of the Commonwealth family – 56 independent member countries united by shared values enshrined in the Commonwealth Charter.

Further information about Commonwealth Day 2025 is available on the Commonwealth website.  

In accordance with Australian…