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Australian National Flag Day on 3 September 2025 marks 124 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 all day on Wednesday, 3 September 2025…

The Queensland Department of Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Funeral Service for Sir Leo Hielscher AC at 2 pm on Thursday, 28 August 2025 at Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City, Queensland.

Sir Leo shaped modern Queensland’s economy and was a state-builder who served the people of Queensland for close to 70 years.

During his time in public service, he served as Queensland’s Deputy Under Treasurer and Under Treasurer, reporting to 10 Premiers and 15 Treasurers across the political spectrum. Sir Leo led the establishment of the…

The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet issued a request on Wednesday, 27 August 2025 for flags to be flown at half-mast for two Victoria Police officers who lost their lives on 26 August 2025 in the line of duty in the Victorian Alpine town of Porepunkah.  

As a mark of mourning and respect, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Thursday, 28 August 2025 in Victoria only from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies. Other jurisdictions and…

The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Funeral Service for the Honourable Brian James Dixon will take place at 10.30 am on Friday, 25 July 2025 at St Patrick’s Cathedral, 1 Cathedral Place, East Melbourne, Victoria.

Mr Dixon served as the Liberal Member for St Kilda in the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1964 to 1982. He held several ministerial roles in the Hamer Government, including portfolios for Youth, Sport and Recreation, Social Welfare, Housing, and Employment and Training.

A passionate advocate for health, wellbeing and the…

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 is ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’. Further information is available on the NAIDOC website. 

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

The South Australian Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Funeral for the Honourable Eric ‘Roger’ Goldsworthy AO will take place at 11.00 am ACST on Friday, 11 July 2025 at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, 146 Kensington Road, Marryatville, South Australia.

The service will celebrate the achievements and contribution of Mr Goldsworthy as former Deputy Premier of South Australia and the longest serving Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in Australia’s history. In 1997, Mr Goldsworthy was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for service…

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, 9 June 2025, to celebrate The King’s Birthday. Other organisations are encouraged to follow this protocol. Queensland and Western Australia celebrate The King’s Birthday on different dates. 

Information on…

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…