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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Planting Trees for The Queen’s Jubilee Program
Get involved in the Platinum Jubilee and support conservation by planting a tree for The Queen.

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.

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.