Congratulatory Messages

Australians who are celebrating a special birthday or wedding anniversary can receive personal congratulations from the Prime Minister, Governor-General or The Queen.

 

Congratulatory Message Eligibility

 

	50th Wedding Anniversary	50th plus Wedding Anniversary	90th Birthday	90th plus Birthday
Prime Minister	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Governor-General	Yes	Yes	No	100th and every year thereafter
The Queen	No	60th and every fifth year thereafter	No	100th and every fifth year thereafter

 

Arranging a Congratulatory Message

 

• Contact Senator Paterson’s office by phone or email
• Visit Senator Paterson’s office in person

Supporting documentation such birth certificates or marriage certificates will be required. A statutory declaration can also be used. These forms are available at any post office or from Senator Paterson’s office.

 

When to Arrange a Congratulatory Message

 

You can lodge a request for congratulatory messages up to two months before the celebration.

It is also possible to request a belated message up to one month following a celebration.

 

Message Delivery

 

Congratulatory messages can be posted directly to the recipient or alternatively to a care-of address for surprises.