Anniversaries & Birthdays


Important milestones in life need to be properly recognised and celebrated. It is for this reason the Queen and the Governments of Australia officially recognise longstanding couples and long living individuals by sending them letters of congratulation at important anniversaries and birthdays.

At a time when many marriages do not endure, it is entirely fitting that couples who do achieve these anniversaries and their families should be publicly congratulated.

To receive official congratulations or to have one sent to a close friend or family member please fill out and return the correct form below.

The following congratulatory messages are available to citizens of New South Wales:

    50th Wedding Anniversary

– Prime Minister of Australia, Premier of NSW, Governor-General of Australia and Governor of NSW (4 weeks notice is required)

    60th, 65th and 70th Wedding Anniversaries

– Her Majesty the Queen, Prime Minister of Australia, Premier of NSW, Governor-General of Australia and Governor of NSW (4 weeks notice is required)

To download the form for wedding anniversaries click here.

    90th Birthday

– Prime Minister of Australia and Premier of NSW (3 weeks notice is required)

    100th, 105th and 110th Birthdays

– Her Majesty the Queen, Prime Minister of Australia, Premier of NSW, Governor-General of Australia and Governor of NSW (4 weeks notice is required)

To download the form for birthdays click here.

Application forms should be sent to our parliamentary office:

Office of Rev Hon Dr Gordon Moyes AC MLC
Parliament House
Macquarie St
SYDNEY
NSW 2000