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This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Cyclone Tracy. On Christmas Day 1974, a severe tropical cyclone devastated Darwin, the Northern Territory’s capital city. The Northern Territory Government has requested half-masting of flags in the Northern Territory to mark this occasion. 

The cyclone struck early on Christmas morning in 1974. Between midnight and 7 am, the cyclone’s eye passed over the city, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds. The wind speeds were recorded at 217 km/h before the Bureau of Meteorology’s anemometer was destroyed. The impact was…

A State Funeral Service for the Honourable Kevin Andrews will take place at 11.00 am on Monday, 23 December 2024 at St Patrick's Cathedral, 1 Cathedral Place, Melbourne, Victoria.

In 1991, Mr Andrews was elected the Member for Menzies in Victoria. He was later appointed Cabinet Minister in the Howard and Abbott governments. Mr Andrews was appointed Minister for Ageing; Employment and Workplace Relations; Immigration and Citizenship; Social Services; Defence; and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service.

Beyond his parliamentary contributions, Mr…

The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Funeral Service for Mr Neale Andrew Fraser AO MBE will take place at 10.30 am on Wednesday, 18 December 2024 at St Patrick’s Cathedral, 1 Cathedral Place, East Melbourne, Victoria.

Mr Fraser was one of Australia’s tennis greats, winning 19 grand slams and leading Australia to 4 Davis Cup titles over his 24-year captaincy - inspiring generations of Australian players. 

During his acclaimed career, he won 19 titles in singles, doubles and mixed doubles across Australian, French,…

The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Funeral Service for The Honourable John Edward Delzoppo OAM will take place at 1.30 pm on Tuesday, 3 December 2024 at St John’s Cooperating Church, Main Road, Neerim South, Victoria.

Mr Delzoppo served the electorate of Narracan as their local member of the Victorian Parliament from 1982 to 1996. During his time as a member of the Victorian Parliament, Mr Delzoppo was the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly from 1992 to 1996. He also served on a variety of committees, including the Member Legislative…

A State Memorial for the Honourable Gary Nairn AO will take place at 11.00 am on Friday, 22 November 2024 at the Mulloon Institute’s Home Farm rural property, 3585 Kings Highway, Bungendore, New South Wales.

In 1996, Mr Nairn was elected as the federal member for Eden-Monaro in New South Wales and left the Australian Parliament in 2007. During his time in the Howard Government, Mr Nairn served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and as Special Minister of State. Mr Nairn served as the Chair on Parliamentary Committees, including the 2003…

The Northern Territory Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet advises that a State Memorial Service for the Honourable Nick Dondas AM will take place at 10.00am on Monday, 18 November 2024, at Christ Church Anglican Cathedral, Darwin, Northern Territory.

Mr Dondas was elected to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly as the Member for Casuarina for 20 years (1974-1994). Throughout his time in the Northern Territory Parliament, he held several portfolios including Youth, Sport and Recreation, Transport and Works, Community Development and Lands. Mr Dondas was the…

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 2024, 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…

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 Thursday, 24 October 2024, from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated…

The Northern Territory Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet advises that a State Memorial for Mr Luke Bowen will take place at 10.30am on Tuesday, 17 September 2024 at the Darwin Convention Centre, 10 Stokes Hill Road, Darwin, Northern Territory.

Mr Bowen was a passionate and respected leader of the agriculture industry in Australia. He held several senior executive positions throughout the agriculture sector and was appointed as the inaugural CEO of Cattle Australia in February 2023. Mr Bowen was instrumental in establishing the Indigenous Pastoral…

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 Affairs’ citizenship website.

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 Tuesday, 17 September 2024 to…