Request a Congratulatory Message

Australians who are celebrating a milestone birthday or wedding anniversary can apply to receive personal messages of congratulations from the Prime Minister, Governor-General or The King.

All requests need to be made 5 weeks before the date of the anniversary or birthday. Belated messages can be arranged upon request.

Apply to receive a Congratulatory Message

  • The Prime Minister will send a message of congratulations to people turning 90 years of age (or more).
  • The King and Governor-General will send a message on a 100th birthday.
  • On request, the Prime Minister and the Governor-General will write again every year and The King will write again every five years following the 100th Birthday.
  • The Prime Minister and Governor-General send messages to couples celebrating 50 years of marriage and subsequent wedding anniversaries.
  • The King will send messages to couples celebrating 60 years of marriage and will write every five years after that on request. 
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES WHO SENDS MESSAGES
50 Governor of Queensland
Prime Minister of Australia
Premier of Queensland
60; 65; 70 His Majesty The King
Governor-General of Australia
Governor of Queensland
Prime Minister of Australia
Premier of Queensland
BIRTHDAY WHO SENDS MESSAGES
90 Prime Minister of Australia
Premier of Queensland
100; 105; 110 His Majesty The King
Governor-General of Australia
Governor of Queensland
Prime Minister of Australia
Premier of Queensland

How do I arrange the message?

You can arrange a congratulatory message by filling out the form below and attaching supporting documents.

If you require assistance please contact the office on 07 4121 2936 or 1300 301 968.

WELCOME TO WIDE BAY

In the spirit of Australia, I acknowledge all citizens who contribute to making our nation the greatest on earth.

I acknowledge our defence force personnel, past, present, and emerging, for their service to our nation, and particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of Australia.

I also acknowledge the Australian taxpayers who, through their hard work, pay for the infrastructure, health, education, and emergency services that keep our proud nation healthy, safe, and prosperous.