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The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises a State Funeral for the Hon Michael John Ahern AO, will be held at 11am on Friday 25 August 2023 in Caloundra, Queensland.

Mr Ahern was elected to the seat of Landsborough from 1968, until his retirement from Parliament in 1990. He was the Premier of Queensland between December 1987 and September 1989. During his 22 years of service, Mr Ahern also held the position of Government Whip and Treasurer, and held a number of ministerial portfolios which included Primary Industries; Industry, Small Business and Technology; and…

The Northern Territory Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet advises a State Funeral for Dr Margaret Kemarre (MK) Turner OAM, will be held at 10am on Thursday 17 August 2023 at Atherreyurre (Telegraph Station) in Alice Springs, Northern Territory.

Dr Turner was a prominent Aboriginal Elder known for her remarkable contributions to Aboriginal education, cultural preservation, and community empowerment. In recognition of her tireless efforts, Dr Turner was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1997 for service to the Aboriginal community of Central…

A State Funeral for the Honourable Simon Crean will be held at 11.00 am on Thursday 20 July 2023 at St Paul’s Cathedral, Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria.

In 1990, Mr Crean was elected the Member for Hotham in Victoria. He was later appointed Cabinet Minister in the Hawke, Keating, Rudd and Gillard governments. Mr Crean was appointed Minister for various portfolios including Science and Technology; Primary Industries and Energy; Employment, Education and Training; Trade; Social Inclusion; Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government; the Arts; and…

NAIDOC Week is held every year in early July. It is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements, and is an opportunity to recognise the contributions that First Nations Australians make to our country and to our society. This year, the theme for NAIDOC Week, which will be celebrated from 2 to 9 July 2023 inclusive, is ‘For Our Elders’. Further information is available on the NAIDOC website.

Flying the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag throughout NAIDOC…

The Victorian Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises a State Funeral Service for the Hon Thomas (Tom) William Roper will be held at 2pm on Wednesday 5 July 2023, at the Immigration Museum, Melbourne, Victoria.

Mr Roper was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly in 1973 as the Member for Brunswick West, moving to Brunswick in 1976. 

During his 10 years as a senior Government Minister his portfolios included Treasury, Planning and Environment, Health, Transport, Aboriginal Affairs, and Employment and Higher Education. He was also the Leader of…

The South Australian Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises a State Funeral Service for Sir James Gilbert Hardy OBE will be held at 1pm on Friday 23 June 2023, at St Peter’s College, Memorial Hall, South Australia. 

Sir James was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1975 and a Knight Bachelor in 1981 for his services to sailing and the community. He was also awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000.

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In accordance with flag protocol, on the occasion of His Majesty The King’s Official Birthday, the flying of the Australian National Flag is encouraged.

Flag marshals in all Australian Government departments, authorities and related portfolio agencies are requested to fly or display the Australian National Flag on Monday 12 June 2023, to celebrate The King’s Birthday. Other organisations are encouraged to follow this protocol. Queensland and Western Australia celebrate the birthday on different dates. 

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A State Memorial Service for Dr John Olsen AO OBE will be held at 10:30am on Monday 29 May 2023, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.

In 1977, Dr Olsen was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, and in 2001 he was appointed an Officer in the Order of Australia and awarded the Centenary Medal for his longstanding service to the arts. He was also awarded the Wynne Prize in 1969 and 1985, the Sir John Sulman Prize in 1989 and the Archibald Prize in 2005, amongst many other significant awards throughout his distinguished career.

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National Sorry Day: Friday 26 May 2023
National Reconciliation Week: Saturday 27 May 2023 to Saturday 3 June 2023

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 this…

A State Funeral for Ms Fay Miller AM will be held at 10.30am on Friday 26 May 2023 at
Christ Church Cathedral, Darwin, Northern Territory (NT).

Ms Miller was the Member for Katherine in the NT Parliament from 2003 to 2008, and the Mayor of Katherine from 2012 to 2020. In 2021, Ms Miller was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to local government, to tourism, and to the community of Katherine.

Details regarding attendance at the service and livestreaming…