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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…

The Northern Territory Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet advises that a State Memorial for Mr Elliot McAdam AM will take place at 10am on Thursday, 12 September 2024 at the TIO Traeger Park Oval, Alice Springs, Northern Territory.

Mr McAdam was a former Northern Territory Minister who was a fervent advocate for his community and the region of Barkly. He was elected to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly in 2001 as the Member for Barkly. His portfolio extended to include Local Government and Housing, Central Australia, Corporate and Information Services…

Australian National Flag Day on 3 September 2024, marks 123 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 on Tuesday, 3 September 2024. If…

The Northern Territory Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet advises that a State Memorial for Reverend Dr D Gondarra OAM will take place at 11am on Thursday, 29 August 2024 at the Nungalinya College, 72 Dripstone Road, Nakara, Northern Territory.

Rev Dr Gondarra was a Yolŋu man and pioneering Aboriginal leader, who dedicated his life to fighting for the freedom and justice of his people. Notable achievements in his extensive career include serving as the chairman of the Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation for more than 30 years, and becoming Australia’s…

The Northern Territory Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet advises that a State Memorial for Mr T Wurramarrba AO will take place at 10am on Wednesday 31 July 2024 at the Christ Church Anglican Cathedral, at 2 Smith Street Darwin, Northern Territory.

Mr Wurramarrba was a well-known advocate for the people of Groote Archipelago, who dedicated his life to returning decision making and economic independence to his people. He held a long and distinguished career, and was the Chair of the Anindilyakwa Land Council for two decades, as well as serving on many esteemed boards and…