Local residents celebrating a special birthday or anniversary can receive personal congratulations from the Prime Minister, Opposition Leader, Governor-General or HM The King.
Australians can receive a message from the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader:
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on their 50th wedding anniversary and every year after
- on their 90th birthday and every year after
Australians can receive a message from the Governor-General:
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on their 50th wedding anniversary and every year after
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on their 100th birthday and every year after
Australians can receive a message from HM The King:
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on their 60th wedding anniversary and every fifth year after
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on their 100th birthday and every fifth year after
If you did not receive a message from HM The King for your 60th wedding anniversary or 100th birthday you can request one for a subsequent occasion (ie: 61st wedding anniversary or 101st birthday). You do not have to wait until your 65th wedding anniversary or 105th birthday.