A State Funeral for the Honourable Anthony (Tony) Staley AO will take place at 11.00 am on Wednesday 17 May 2023 at St John's Anglican Church, 86 Clendon Road, Toorak, Victoria.
In 1970, Mr Staley was elected to the seat of Chisholm. He later became Minister for the Capital Territory and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Arts from 1976 to 1977, and Minister for Post and Telecommunications from 1977 to 1980. He retired from the Australian Parliament in 1980.
In 2007, Mr Staley was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for his service to politics as a parliamentarian and contributor to the development of the Liberal Party of Australia, to the telecommunications industry, and to the arts. In 2001, Mr Staley was awarded a Centenary Medal for service to Australian society through politics and government.
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 9.00 am. Attendees are kindly requested to be seated by 10.00 am. Ushers will be on hand to assist with seating.
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
The State Funeral Service will be livestreamed from 11.00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beyond Words.