Australian Government

Australian Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lit

The Prime Minister has ignited the Australian Platinum Jubilee Beacon in Canberra, one of 54 beacons in Commonwealth capital cities.

The Prime Minister and members of the Woden Valley Youth Choir in front of a Platinum Jubilee Beacon at Regatta Point
Members of the Australian Federal Police Pipes and Drums standing and illuminated in purple at night in front of Lake Burley Griffin
A member of the Australian Federal Police Pipes and Drums playing the bagpipes in front of Lake Burley Griffin and a building illuminated in purple at night
A member of the Wiradjuri Echoes holding a didgeridoo and looking at a ceremonial fire in front of Lake Burley Griffin and a building illuminated in purple at night
The Prime Minister standing behind an unlit Platinum Jubilee Beacon in front of Lake Burley Griffin and a building illuminated in purple at night
Members of the Wiradjuri Echoes preparing a ceremonial fire for a smoking ceremony
A member of the Wiradjuri Echoes performing a smoking ceremony with the Prime Minister in front of Lake Burley Griffin and a building illuminated in purple at night
The Prime Minister standing with the President of the Rotary Club of Canberra while he prepares to light the Platinum Jubilee Beacon with a torch
The Prime Minister standing with the President of the Rotary Club of Canberra after he just lit the Platinum Jubilee Beacon with a torch
The Prime Minister standing behind the Platinum Jubilee Beacon in front of Lake Burley Griffin and a building illuminated in purple at night
The Prime Minister standing behind the Platinum Jubilee Beacon
Members of the Woden Valley Youth Choir and the Wiradjuri Echoes standing with the Prime Minister and the Platinum Jubilee Beacon
The Platinum Jubilee Beacon with a building illuminated in purple at night