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The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Memorial Service for Allan Moffat OBE will take place at 11.30 am on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at Melbourne Town Hall, 90/130 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria.

Allan Moffat lived an extraordinary life as one of Australia’s most influential and internationally recognised sporting icons. 

Born in Canada, he moved to Australia as a teenager and soon embarked on a career that redefined motorsport. A four-time Australian Touring Car Champion and four-time Bathurst winner, he was the…

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 Beach, Sydney, on 14 December 2025. 

As a mark of mourning and respect and in accordance with protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast on Monday, 15 December 2025 from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies. Other organisations are welcome to participate.

• When flying the Australian…

A State Funeral Service for the Honourable Graham Richardson AO will take place at 11.00 am on Tuesday, 9 December 2025 at St Mary’s Cathedral, College Street, Sydney, New South Wales.

In 1983, Mr Richardson was elected to Federal Parliament as a senator representing New South Wales. He served as a Cabinet minister in the Hawke and Keating governments. From 1987 to 1994, Mr Richardson held numerous ministerial positions across various portfolios, including as Minister for the Environment and the Arts, before resigning from politics in 1994.

In 2020, Mr Richardson was appointed…

The NSW Premier’s Department advises that a State Funeral for Mr John Laws CBE will take place at 1:30pm on Wednesday, 19 November 2025 at St Andrew’s Cathedral, corner of George and Bathurst Street, Sydney, NSW.

The Funeral will provide an opportunity to celebrate the life of John, a towering figure in Australian radio whose voice resonated across the nation for more than seven decades. 

Details regarding the service and online condolences are available on the NSW Government…

Remembrance Day is a day of special significance to all Australians, commemorating those who died or suffered while serving in wars, conflicts and peace operations.

On Remembrance Day, 11 November 2025, 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) …

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. This year marks the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations. 

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 Friday, 24 October 2025, from…

The South Australian Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Funeral for the Hon Sir Eric James Neal AC CVO, 32nd Governor of South Australia will take place at 11.00am on Wednesday, 24 September 2025 at St Peter’s Cathedral, North Adelaide.

The service will acknowledge Sir Eric’s achievements as a highly respected businessman, who dedicated his life to serving the South Australian community through public service, business leadership and charity. 

For his many accomplishments, Sir Eric was appointed a Knight Bachelor for services to…

We celebrate Australian Citizenship Day each year on 17 September. The day is an opportunity for all Australians to reflect on the meaning and importance of Australian citizenship and responsibilities and privileges we have as citizens. It is a day to celebrate Australian citizenship. 

Further information is available on the Department of Home Affairs’ citizenship website.  

In accordance with flag protocol, Australian Government departments and…

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…