Australians who are celebrating a milestone birthday or wedding anniversary can, depending on the circumstances, receive personal congratulations from the Premier of Victoria, Governor of Victoria, Prime Minister, Governor-General or The Queen.
Who is eligible for a congratulatory message?
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CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES ELIGIBILITY |
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50th Wedding Anniversary |
50th plus Wedding Anniversary |
90th Birthday |
90th plus Birthday |
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Prime Minister |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Premier of Victoria |
Yes |
60th and every fifth thereafter |
Yes |
100th and every fifth year thereafter |
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Governor-General |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
100th and every year thereafter |
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Governor of Victoria |
Yes |
60th and every fifth thereafter |
Yes |
100th and every fifth year thereafter |
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The Queen |
No |
60th and every fifth thereafter |
No |
100th and every fifth year thereafter |
How do I arrange the message?
You can arrange a congratulatory message by:
- Calling my office on (03) 5243 5222; or
- Visit my electorate office at Level 1, 174 Torquay Road, GROVEDALE 3216; or
- Using the Contact Andrew page to request a copy of the form.
If you are applying for a message on behalf of a relative or friend who lives in another electorate, their local federal member will be notified so they can send a message too.
What do I need to provide, to arrange the message?
You will need to provide supporting documentation such as birth certificates or marriage certificates.
If these are not available you can provide a statutory declaration. Statutory declaration forms are available at any post office or from the electorate office.
Where appropriate, your request to the Prime Minister will be passed on to the Governor-General and The Queen so you only have to make one application.