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Search Australian honoursTo find out more information about recipients of Australian honours, search the Australian honours database. There are options to perform a simple search based on name,…
Australian National Flag Day on 3 September 2023, marks 122 years since the Australian National Flag was first officially flown in 1901 at the…
Australian National Flag Day on 3 September 2024, marks 123 years since the Australian National Flag was first officially flown in 1901 at the…
A State Funeral Service for the late Sovereign, Elizabeth the Second, will be held at 11 am (British Summer Time) on Monday 19 September 2022, at Westminster Abbey in London, United Kingdom. Further information is available on the…
29 April 1770
Queen Anne Union Flag raised by Captain Cook at Stingray Harbour, later renamed Botany Bay
22 August 1770
Queen Anne Union …
Australia marks the sad passing of cricketing great, Mr Shane Keith Warne, and advises with the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet that a State Memorial Service for Mr Warne will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday 30 March 2022, at the…
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…
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…
This year marks the 23rd 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…
Notice and prior approval of leave177. Employees taking personal/carer’s leave, community service leave, compassionate leave or parental leave are required to give notice to the Delegate as soon as practicable that they will be using this leave.178…
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’…
1770
The Union Jack was first raised in Australia on 29 April 1770 by Captain Cook at Stingray Harbour (later renamed Botany Bay).
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Governor Phillip hoisted this flag…
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…
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…
In accordance with flag protocol, on the occasion of Her Majesty The Queen’s Official Birthday, the flying of the Australian National Flag is encouraged.
Flag…
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.…
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…
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…
The Northern Territory Government has requested half-masting of flags to mark the 81st Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Sunday 19 February 2023.
On 19 February 1942, mainland Australia came under attack for the first time…
The Northern Territory Government has requested half-masting of flags in the Northern Territory to mark the 83rd Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Wednesday, 19 February 2025.On 19 February 1942, mainland Australia came under…
The Northern Territory Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet advises a State Funeral for Mr Lawrence Costa MLA will be held at 9:00am (Australian Central Standard Time) on Wednesday 1 March 2023, at St Mary’s Star of the Sea…
His Excellency Dr Hage Geingob, President of Namibia, died on 4 February 2024.As a mark of mourning and respect, and in accordance with protocol, the Australian National Flag…
At the request of the Prime Minister, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, flags across Australia are to be flown at half-mast to honour the victims of the tragic events at Bondi Junction, Sydney, on 13 April 2024. As a mark of mourning and…
On Thursday 5 January 2023, a Funeral Service for His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be held at St Peter’s Square, Vatican City.
His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was Bishop of Rome, head of the Roman Catholic Church and…