Australia will join other Commonwealth countries to mark this significant occasion.
There will be many events and activities celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Australia and across the Commonwealth.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022
Featured events
Illuminations
Official event
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Between 2 to 5 June 2022, iconic buildings and monuments around Australia will be illuminated in royal purple to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Platinum Jubilee Beacon lighting
Official event
To commence Platinum Jubilee celebrations, on Thursday 2 June 2022, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon will be lit in Canberra. This lighting will coincide with other beacon lightings throughout the United Kingdom and capital cities of the Commonwealth.
Aspen Island renaming
Official event
On Saturday 4 June 2022, a ceremony will be held to rename Aspen Island on Lake Burley Griffin to Queen Elizabeth II Island.
Latest news
Minister's media statement
The Hon Ben Morton MP has encouraged Australian’s to list their events on the Platinum Jubilee website.
Platinum Jubilee commemorative memorabilia released
Australia Post, The Royal Australian Mint, and the Perth Mint have released memorabilia marking The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The Queen’s Baton to tour Australia
The Queen’s Baton for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will tour Australia during Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee year.