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Minister's media statement

The Hon Ben Morton MP has encouraged Australians to list their events on the Platinum Jubilee website.

Commemorative silver 50 cent coin in display box

Platinum Jubilee commemorative memorabilia released

Australia Post, The Royal Australian Mint, and the Perth Mint have released memorabilia marking The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Paralympic gold medallist Kadeena Cox holding the Queen's baton with The Queen and Prince Edward. Credit: Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

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.

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Australia 2022

Australian Platinum Jubilee Emblem released for official use in Australia

The Australian Government has created an Australian Platinum Jubilee Emblem for use in Australia.

The Story Bridge illuminated in royal purple at night

Iconic Australian buildings illuminated in royal purple

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne. To acknowledge this historic occasion iconic Australian buildings were illuminated in royal purple on Sunday 6 February 2022.

Australian Government

House Statement on Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee

The Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives express their warm congratulations to Her Majesty The Queen.

Admiralty House

Governor-General's media statement

On Sunday 6 February, Government and Admiralty houses were illuminated in purple to begin a yearlong celebration marking Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Australian Government

Prime Minister's media statement

The Hon Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia, congratulates Her Majesty The Queen on the 70th anniversary of her accession.  

Young plants protected by tree guards

Planting Trees for The Queen’s Jubilee Program

Get involved in the Platinum Jubilee and support conservation by planting a tree for The Queen.

Sydney Opera House

Iconic buildings to be illuminated on Sunday 6 February

On Sunday 6 February 2022, Australia will mark the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the throne, and the start of the Platinum Jubilee year, by illuminating iconic buildings and monuments across Australia in royal purple.

The Carillion at Aspen Island, Canberra

Australia to honour Platinum Jubilee with national events

The Prime Minister has announced that Australia will celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with national and community events.