Congratulatory Messages

Australians who are celebrating a special birthday or wedding anniversary can receive personal congratulations from the Prime Minister, Governor-General or The Queen.

Who is eligible for congratulatory message?

Are you eligible for a congratulatory message?

50th Wedding Anniversary 50th plus Wedding Anniversary 90th Birthday 90th plus Birthday
Prime Minister Yes Yes Yes Yes
Governor-General Yes Yes No 100th and every year thereafter
Governor-General Yes Yes No 100th and every year thereafter
The Queen No 60th and every fifth year thereafter No 100th and every fifth year thereafter

Are you eligible for a congratulatory message?

You can arrange a congratulatory message through Fiona Martin office by:

If you are applying for a message on behalf of a relative or friend who lives in another electorate, their local federal member will be notified so they can send a message too.

You will need to provide supporting documentation such as birth certificates or marriage certificates. If these are not available you can provide a statutory declaration. Statutory declaration forms are available at any post office or from the electorate office.

Supporting documentation in the form of a statutory declarations can be posted or hand delivered to 72 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134. Supporting documentation in original form such as birth certificates or marriage certificates must be hand delivered to 72 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134.

Where appropriate, your request to the Prime Minister will be passed on to the Governor-General and The Queen so you only have to make one application.

When should I arrange this message?

You can lodge a request for congratulatory messages up to two months before the celebration.

You can also request a belated message up to one month after the birthday or wedding anniversary has passed.

Where will the message be delivered?

Congratulatory messages can be posted directly to the recipient’s home address or alternatively to care-of address (such as a friend or relative) for surprises.

Your Details

Celebration Details

Delivery Details

Supporting Documentation

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Dr Fiona Martin MP
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