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The South Australian Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises that a Police Funeral for Brevet Sergeant Jason Christopher Doig will take place at 11.00am on Monday, 4 December 2023 at the Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, South Australia.

The funeral will commemorate Brevet Sergeant Doig’s life and his 34 years of dedication to the South Australia Police and more than a decade of service to Limestone Coast community. 

On 17 November 2023, Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig, aged 53 years, was killed in the line of duty while responding to a call at a property in Senior,…

A State Funeral for the Honourable Gerard (Gerry) Leslie Hand will take place at 1.00 pm on Wednesday, 29 November 2023 at St Ignatius’ Church, 326 Church Street, Richmond, Victoria.

In 1983, Mr Hand was elected to the House of Representatives as the Federal Member for Melbourne, Victoria. In the Hawke and Keating Governments he was appointed as Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in 1987 and in 1990 Mr Hand was appointed as Minister for Immigration, Local Government and Ethnic Affairs, and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Multicultural Affairs. He concluded his…

The South Australian Department of the Premier and Cabinet has issued a request for flags to be flown at half-mast with immediate effect on Friday, 17 November 2023. This is a mark of mourning for a South Australian Police officer who lost their life yesterday evening in the line of duty. Another officer was also wounded during the incident.

As a mark of mourning and respect, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Friday, 17 November 2023 in South Australia only from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian…

Remembrance Day is a day of special significance to all Australians, commemorating the loss of Australian lives in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. 

On Remembrance Day, 11 November 2023, Australian Government departments and agencies are asked to observe the protocol to fly the Australian National Flag at half-mast to remember the sacrifice of all those who have died for Australia. Other organisations are welcome to participate.

The Australian National Flag should be flown at the peak from approximately 8:00 am (local time) until precisely 10:30 am when…

The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Memorial Service for Mr Ronald (Ron) Barassi AM will be held at 11am on Friday, 10 November 2023, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, East Melbourne, Victoria.

In a career spanning from 1953 to 1995, Ron played 254 games, kicked 330 goals, and coached over 500 games. He was the first player inaugurated into the Australian Football Hall of Fame as a ‘Legend’ and awarded the same status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

In 1978, Ron was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in recognition…

A State Funeral for the Honourable William (Bill) George Hayden AC will take place at 11.00 am (QLD time) on Friday, 3 November 2023 at St Mary’s Church, Elizabeth Street, Ipswich, Queensland. 

Mr Hayden served as Australia’s 21st Governor-General from 1989 to 1996. In 1989, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia.

In 1961, Mr Hayden was elected to the House of Representatives as the Federal Member for Oxley, Queensland. He was appointed a Cabinet Minister in the Whitlam Government in 1972 as Minister for Social Security and then Treasurer in 1975. Mr Hayden…

United Nations Day is observed in Australia on 24 October each year to commemorate the entry into force of the United Nations Charter in 1945. Through the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, the United Nations officially came into being. 

Where there are two or more flagpoles of equal height available, the United Nations Flag should be flown alongside the Australian National Flag all day on Tuesday 24 October 2023, from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies.…

Australia mourns the passing of the Honourable William (Bill) George Hayden AC, 21st Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia (1989-1996). He provided a lifetime of service to Australia as a Parliamentarian and as Governor-General. The Prime Minister has issued a media statement on his website. 

As a mark of mourning and respect, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Sunday 22 October 2023 from all buildings and establishments occupied by the…

This year marks the 22nd anniversary of Australian Citizenship Day. It is an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate Australian citizenship. Further information is available on the Department of Home Affairs’ citizenship website at Celebrating citizenship.

In accordance with flag protocol, Australian Government departments and associated portfolio agencies are requested to fly or display the Australian National Flag all day on Sunday 17 September 2023 to…

Australian National Flag Day on 3 September 2023, marks 122 years since the Australian National Flag was first officially flown in 1901 at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne – the site of Australia's first Parliament.

Australian National Flag Day is an opportunity for all Australians to observe this anniversary by flying or displaying the flag.

In accordance with flag protocol, Australian Government departments and portfolio agencies are requested to fly or display the Australian National Flag on Sunday 3 September 2023. If facilities permit, multiple…