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Most Australian states and territories observe the King's Birthday on the second Monday in June, except in Western Australia and Queensland.As Western Australia celebrates Western Australia Day (formerly known as Foundation Day) on the first Monday in June, the governor of Western Australia each year proclaims the day on which the state will observe the King's Birthday, based on school terms ...
The 2024 King's Birthday Honours for Australia were announced on 10 June 2024 by the Governor-General, David Hurley. [1] [2]The Birthday Honours are appointments by some of the 15 Commonwealth realms of King Charles III to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries.
Australia regain the Border–Gavaskar Trophy after defeating India by six wickets in the fifth test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. [38] The United States wins the 2025 United Cup tennis tournament, defeating Poland in the final at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney. [39] The 2025 Brisbane International tennis tournament concludes.
His Excellency General The Honourable David John Hurley, AC, DSC, FTSE, lately Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. Awarded as part of the 2024 Birthday Honours [12] Lieutenant Paul Singer, MVO, RAN – 22 October 2024 – Upon relinquishment of the appointment of Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia. [13]
The year 2024 looked set to offer a chance for the King and the royal family to settle in amid the aftermath of the late Queen’s death, the King’s accession in 2022 and the hectic demands of ...
Usually, the British royals carry out visits to Australia and New Zealand at the same time. King Charles is now head of state in both countries and has not visited either since coming to the ...
2024: It's been a tough year for King Charles, who was diagnosed with cancer in January. He has continued royal duties, and most recently undertook a visit to Australia in October.
The 2024 King's Birthday Honours list is announced, in which Daniel Andrews, Karen Canfell, Simon Crean, Mark McGowan, Jonathan Mills and Samantha Mostyn are all made a Companion of the Order of Australia. [352] Federal Labor MP Maria Vamvakinou announces she will not be recontesting the 2025 Australian federal election. [353]