A State Funeral for the Honourable Gerard (Gerry) Leslie Hand will take place at 1.00 pm on Wednesday 29 November 2023 at St Ignatius’ Church, 326 Church Street, Richmond Victoria.
In 1983, Mr Hand was elected to the House of Representatives as the Federal Member for Melbourne, Victoria. In the Hawke and Keating Governments he was appointed as Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in 1987 and in 1990 Mr Hand was appointed as Minister for Immigration, Local Government and Ethnic Affairs and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Multicultural Affairs. He concluded his Parliamentary Service in 1993.
Family, friends, representatives of organisations and members of the public are welcome to attend the State Funeral. Members of the public will be shown to seating in order of arrival until the Church reaches capacity.
Doors will open at 11.30 am. Attendees are kindly requested to be seated by 12.30 pm. Ushers will be on hand to assist with seating.
If you wish to attend, please register online .
Enquiries can be directed to the Protocol and International Visits Branch, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in Canberra on (02) 6271 6033 during business hours or email statefuneral@pmc.gov.au
A livestream of the State Funeral Service will be available from 12.45 pm on Wednesday 29 November 2023.